High school students discover new capacities for critical thinking and forming independent judgments. Their compelling interest in seeking out ideals drives them to contemplate life’s big questions: What is justice? What do we mean by truth? What will give my life meaning? How can I make a difference in the world?
Classes debate ethical issues in science, history, economics and literature. Students write poetry, engage in abstract mathematical reasoning, and conduct hands-on lab experiments. Committed to building a culture of excellence and mentoring citizens who can re-imagine and be of service to the world, our high school teachers—who are all experts in their fields—present demanding, open-ended topics that encourage students to observe, compare, analyze, synthesize, create, question and imagine alternatives.
Through increasingly sophisticated involvement with a wide variety of arts such as drama, instrumental and choral music, painting, weaving, metalsmithing and stone carving, high school students develop a broad range of proficiencies, while increasing self-awareness and aesthetic sensibilities. Every creation bears the stamp of individuality and expresses the student’s interaction with the world.
A small private high school with a big program, WSP welcomes new students who have no previous experience with Waldorf education. Approximately 35% of our high school students join us from public or other independent schools.
Our small class sizes and close-knit community ensure that each student is seen, respected, valued and challenged, resulting in a truly unique education, crafted to the needs and personality of each student.
