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Detroit, MI
Detroit Waldorf School
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Telephone: (313) 822-0300 · Website: www.detroitwaldorf.com/
Contact Info
Detroit Waldorf School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI
48214
http://www.detroitwaldorf.com/
Tel:
(313) 822-0300
Director:
detroitwaldorf@earthlink.net
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School Philosophy and Mission
"Innovative Teaching
Waldorf education is designed to draw out the child's inherent curiosity and love of learning through teachers who have a profound reverence for the child as a unique human being....
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Morning Language Arts Circle: The morning circle is comprised of classical fairy tales, folk legends, poetry and nature stories, finger plays and creative movement. Themes change seasonally.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:00 am- 3:00 pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Before-School Care(7:30-8:00a.m.) Fee: $2.25 flat rate
After-School Care(3:30-6:00p.m.) Fee: $4.25 per hour or any portion of the hour.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Orientation - the first step in the enrollment process is to attend one of the monthly orientations (link to calendar) to help parents familiarize themselves with the waldorf approach. initial application - return the completed application form and the $25.00 (per child) application fee. interview - the parents of the potential waldorf student will be contacted by the enrollment coordinator to establish the date and time of the interview with staff. observation - your child's observation by staff will be either for one or three days. notification - parents will be notified by mail the acceptance status of your child into the detroit waldorf school. reservation of class space - the enrollment contract and deposit are due to reserve your child's space. a student seeking admission to pre-school must be three years old no later than the first day of school and must be fully toilet trained. |
| Application Information | $25.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Additional Evaluation - If necessary, an additional evaluation will be scheduled. The Detroit Waldorf School does not discriminate in admissions, hiring, or employment practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, martial status or age |
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