How to Apply
a well-rounded and well-educated human being
Choosing your child’s educational program is one of the most important decisions that parents will make. We require a visit or tour so all of our parents are well-informed about their choice.
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The healthy social life is only found when, in the mirror of each human soul, the whole community finds its reflection, and when, in the community, the virtue of each one is living.
Rudolf Steiner
Before you apply, You Need To...
We require all interested families to take visit or take a tour of campus prior to submitting an application. Waldorf education is different from all other methodologies. It is important for parents to fully understand the approach and techniques used to ensure it is consistent with their educational goals for their child(ren). During a full school tour you will receive an overview of all programs offered from preschool through 8th grade. In addition to the delivery of rich academics, you will learn about the special subjects offered (music, foreign language, gardening, movement, handwork, woodwork, land stewardship, advanced middle school math, instruments, band, singing, and more) that create a well-rounded and well-educated human being. Visits occur during the summer session when school is not in session. Choosing your child’s educational program is one of the most important decisions that parents will make. We require a visit or tour so all of our parents are well-informed about their choice.
Before you can fill out an application, you need to complete and submit an online inquiry form. Once you have submitted an inquiry, you will receive an email from the Davis Waldorf School with the subject line “Connect to Davis Waldorf School”. This email serves as your invitation to our online DWS Blackbaud Portal, where you will be able to access our application forms and your admissions progress checklist. Download detailed instructions on setting up your account.
If you cannot locate the email invitation, please contact our systems coordinator, Sharie Sprague, at systems@daviswaldorf.org.
Application Steps
- Fill out an Online Inquiry Form. Once you have submitted an inquiry, you will receive an email from the Davis Waldorf School with the subject line “Connect to Davis Waldorf School”. This email serves as your invitation to our online DWS Blackbaud Portal, where you will be able to access our application forms and your admissions progress checklist.
- Set up your Blackbaud Account so you can access the DWS Blackbaud Portal and your Admissions Progress Checklist. If you have created a Blackbaud Account in the past, please do not create a new account. If you experience problems, please email systems@daviswaldorf.org.
- Click the Fill Out button next to the Application task on your Admissions Progress Checklist. You will be taken to the online application form. Please set aside some time to fully complete the application form.
- Download the Confidential Evaluation from the Admissions Progress Checklist and have your child’s most recent teacher/caregiver(s) complete the form and email it to enrollment@daviswaldorf.org.
- Upon receipt of both the online application form and the confidential evaluation, the DWS Enrollment Team will reach out to discuss the next steps in our admissions process, which may include in-person meetings and a class visit.
- Log back in to the DWS Blackbaud Portal to get updates on your admissions progress and to access important enrollment paperwork.
