Admissions Process
We invite you to learn more
We are delighted you are considering PWS for your family and understand you are looking for a school where your child will learn and thrive. When you see young children at play and older students engaged in their lessons with joy and enthusiasm, it is just one of the signs that this unique education reaches the whole child.
There are so many reasons to choose our wonderful Parent-Child, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 - 12 programs, including:
Unique Curriculum
Waldorf education understands the developing human being, so lessons and activities help children develop strong physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual capacities.
Location
As we plan our return to Altadena, we currently operate from two campuses: Kindergarten–Grade 12 in Eagle Rock and Parent–Child, Preschool in Montrose. Both campuses are thoughtfully designed, offering children of all ages an engaging environment for both learning and playing.
Waldorf Trained Teachers
Our teachers undertake a program of learning and self-development to strengthen their work with children in all grades and are life-long learners.
Parent Involvement
There are many opportunities for parents to connect and engage with each other and the class. Chaperoning hikes and camping trips, helping with the annual class play, cheering on the sports teams, and participating in class meetings give parents the chance to learn more about this education and see how it unfolds as their child develops. Preparing for the school’s annual Elves’ Faire brings the parents together to collaborate with shared skills or learn new ones.
We are excited to help you learn more about Pasadena Waldorf School and all that it brings to students and families. Complete an interest form and sign up for a tour or phone call.
Diane Kelly LaSalle, Director of Admissions
Leslie Stevens Labyorteaux, Admissions Associate
Tours and information: Tour groups are now forming. Find one that’s convenient for you.
Parent Child and Preschool:
Select Tuesdays, 11:15-12:15
PWS at Montrose GS
These Meet and Greets are for both the parent(s) and child.
All School Tour:
Oct 28, Nov 11, 20, Dec 9, Jan 13, 27
8:45 –10:15 a.m.
Eagle Rock K-12 Campus
Tours are for parent(s) only.
High School (Grades 9 – 12):
Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m.
Eagle Rock K-12 Campus
Individual and small group tours are for both parent(s) and candidate (grades 8 and above).
Early Childhood:
Parent-Child, Preschool, Kindergarten
Pasadena Waldorf School delivers a comprehensive, multi-sensory early childhood curriculum. Designed to build age-appropriate foundational skills, starting with our play-based program and building a foundation that allows a young child to flourish from the elementary grades through high school.
Lower School:
Grades 1–5
Beginning with a warm greeting every morning, grade school students develop deep and loving relationships with their teachers that are nurtured over time. Grade teachers travel with their students through the grades, while subject teachers also teach across all grades, developing close relationships with the children.
Middle School:
Grades 6–8
As students arrive on the cusp of adolescence, the rigorous middle school program challenges their emerging thinking, reasoning, and inquiry. Continuing work in fine, practical, and performing arts hones the powers of perception and expression.
High School:
Grades 9–12
At PWHS students are supported, mentored, and guided toward higher learning through a hands-on experiential curriculum integrating science, technology, language and humanities, sports and outdoor adventure, music and the arts. Class sizes are small; high school enrollment is capped at 80 students across the four grades.
Learn more about how PWS can make a difference for your child.
