WELCOME TO SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL AND FARM
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Request our information packet and tell us about your child. We offer preschool through high school Waldorf education on our beautiful 38-acre campus and farm in Sonoma County. The school was established in 1974 and is the only school in the state with a working Biodynamic farm on its campus.
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Come and see first hand the richness and depth of Summerfield’s curriculum where experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Experience a day in the life of Sonoma County’s oldest independent school, where academic excellence is cultivated and inspired learning takes place daily.
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Thank you for considering Summerfield Waldorf as you embark on the journey of choosing a school for your family. Summerfield is uniquely positioned to engage its students and faculty, creating a learning environment that fosters the awakening consciousness and abilities of students academically, socially and artistically.
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High School Open Week
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What a way to dive into the school year…
…and lean into it…
… in beautiful nature!
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Our Philosophy: More Green Time, Less Screen Time
A new collection of 186 studies show that high levels of time spent in nature are associated with positive mental health, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement benefits for kids, while high levels of screen time are associated with depression, anxiety, stress, poor self-regulation, etc. That’s why Summerfield emphasizes outdoor learning and play as important aspects of each student’s day. At Summerfield, students’ engage with nature on a daily basis in a rich variety of meaningful ways. From kindergartners collecting eggs on the farm, to 3rd graders [...]
‘Friends of Waldorf’ Making a Difference in Iraq
A senior project reveals the power of Waldorf education to transform the lives of of displaced children in Iraq By Petal Held, SWSF Class of 2021 Mere decades ago, Iraq’s educational system surpassed that of almost anywhere else in the Middle East. The country was renowned for the success of its level of learning, and highly regarded as one of the most developed educational systems in the transcontinental region. Universities there, such as the University of Baghdad, were known worldwide to be places of excellent schooling. [...]
At all stages of education, Summerfield’s curriculum is designed to develop not only the student’s mind but also their character. It develops empathy, collaboration, and shared responsibility between students, teachers and the world around us, cultivating openness to possibilities and a sense of stewardship. Course content focuses on giving students an in-depth understanding of the subject at hand while providing them a context to work on themselves as emerging individuals.
Meaningful Learning
Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm teaches students to be creative, critical thinkers with a strong moral compass, who are open and resilient, and can turn challenges into possibilities. This approach to learning integrates the arts with academic rigor, and experiential, hands-on activities. Students are provided with the opportunity to take risks, think imaginatively and embrace new opportunities with initiative, creativity, and resilience.
Creative, Critical Thinking
Summerfield is accredited by both AWSNA (the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and WASC (the Western Association of Schools and Colleges). The courses offered exceed the University of California’s admissions requirements, and Summerfield students score consistently high on SAT scores for Sonoma County while enjoying acceptance at the colleges and universities of their choice. Summerfield high school students engage in a comprehensive study of a variety of disciplines.
A Proven Path to Success
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Our Programs
Early Childhood
Our early childhood program provides children with a calm and joyful experience filled with magic and reverence.
Lower School
The lower school curriculum is dynamic and diversified, offering humanities, mathematics, science and the arts.
High School
The high school curriculum inspires students to be active in their own learning and understand how to educate themselves.
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