Aloha Kakou - Welcome
“To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being;
To truly know yourself, take real interest in the world.”
— Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Waldorf Education
Admissions Information
It is the intention and policy of Haleakalā Waldorf School to welcome students from the broadest possible range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. The school does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, nationality or ethnic origin in its admission, financial assistance or educational policies.
The goal of HWS is to provide a balanced and comprehensive education that engages children's imagination and curiosity by integrating academic achievement with an active, hands-on experience with the arts.
Our teachers are dedicated to creating a genuine inner enthusiasm for learning that is essential for educational success. The humanities and sciences are blended with art, languages, music, movement, handwork and practical activities to meet the needs of the developing child and adolescent. Children experience each lesson’s content through drawing, painting, song, recitation, drama and movement. As a result, our students are academically, socially, and spiritually prepared to thrive and create lives of meaning and purpose.
Admissions decisions are made upon an interview with the class teacher, receipt of previous school records, and all other required documents. Assessment tests may be administered at the time of the interview.
Application Procedures
1.Inquire/ Apply Online
Families are welcome to either complete an online inquiry for more information about our programs or to initiate an online application via our website at www.waldorfmaui.org.
All tours are by appointment and upon request. Tours are with parents only, and are held during school hours.
2. Complete the Online Application
Parents/guardians complete an online Application for Admission and submit it with a current photo of the applicant, a copy of his/her birth certificate and all required admissions documents.
3. Interview with Class Teacher
Once the application and required documents are submitted, the Enrollment Coordinator will reach out to schedule an interview with the class teacher for the appropriate grade. The class teacher will review the application and supporting documents prior to the in person interview. All interviews for fall consideration are conducted January through March.
4. Class Visit
A class visit may be requested by the interviewing teacher. If applicable, the Enrollment Coordinator will arrange the class visit.
5. Accept Enrollment
Our Enrollment Coordinator will notify your family of the admissions decision by email. When an acceptance is made, you will then have one week in which to make a decision and submit the required fees, forms and health requirements to enroll your child.
Should we be unable to offer a seat due to space constraints, we will hold the application in our applicant pool.
Please note: Kindergarteners are assessed each spring to determine appropriate placement for the following year and are not automatically advanced to first grade based on age.
Children with Special Needs
The education offered at Haleakalā Waldorf School is based on a specific curriculum. The curriculum embraces many learning modalities and styles. However, it is not intended to accommodate children who have special learning needs. Although the substance, cultural content, creative underpinning and social health of the classroom may provide positive experiences for some children with special needs, in the final analysis, Haleakalā Waldorf School has neither the services nor trained personnel required to meet the needs of the child with special learning requirements.
Our school may assist parents in suggesting and facilitating proper testing and evaluations provided by the Department of Education. In some instances an entrance exam may be administered. In the event that auxiliary services are recommended, such services will become the financial responsibility of the parent.
