2012 – 2013 Admissions Events

Explore Waldorf education and have your questions answered. Come see how joyful and enlivening school can be. Let us surprise you!

“When we moved to Minneapolis from Chicago we were looking for a school that would emphasize creativity in all areas of study. Changing schools at the beginning of 7th grade can be socially difficult. At the time we knew very little about the Waldorf schools but when we visited the school the emphasis on incorporating the arts with history, music, science and math without the heavy dependence on technology and testing markers that we experienced in the public schools was more in tune with our own teaching philosophy at home. Watching a child grow is like watching a beautiful and exciting play and being newly surprised every time the plot takes a new twist and unfolds. You never know what will happen next. You can only let all the players come together, set the stage and allow the events to proceed. The Waldorf program allows for this to happen in the education process. It allows the child to go above and beyond societal measures. City of Lakes Waldorf School does not measure mediocrity but extols the talents that each child can bring to the community and allows that child to explore their full potential. This philosophy emanates from the children. The students take responsibility for each other as citizens of a community. This can be seen by the seriousness that students have taken in welcoming new students to the school and in their sense of responsibility and support in caring for younger students and their peers. By the time the students at CLWS reach 8th grade they are articulate, well educated, thoughtful young adults, ready to explore the world around them in high school and beyond. Overall the experience that we have had at CLWS has gone beyond our expectations.” -Parent of 8th grade boy, 2012-2013

Information Events – 2013

Information Meeting – Grades 1-8

Thursday, January 10, 2013, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Adults only please


Information Meeting – Preschool & Kindergarten

Saturday, January 12, 2013, 10:00 – 11:30 am  – Adults only please

Tours

Despite how much a parent researches schools on-line, it’s not possible to understand Waldorf education until you have seen it in action. We think you will be surprised and delighted by your school visit to City of Lakes Waldorf School! Classroom and campus tours are offered near-daily and year-around for groups and individuals.

Group Tours

Group tours are scheduled throughout the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to approximately 10:00 a.m. (Depending on the number of questions, tours can run longer; however, parents are free to dismiss themselves when they need to go.) If you would like to attend one of the following group tours, please contact Caroline Askew in advance to reserve your space: 612-767-1502 or enrollment@clws.org.

Dates of Group Tours, 2013:

Tuesday group tours, 9-10 a.m.:

1/15/2013,  1/29/2013,  2/26/2013,  3/12/2013,  4/9/2013,  5/21/2013

Wednesday group tours, 9-10 a.m.:

1/16/2013,  2/6/2013,  3/13/2013,  4/24/2013,  5/8/2013

Adults only please as we will be visiting classrooms in session

Individual Tours

To schedule an appointment for an individual tour contact Caroline Askew at 612-767-1502 or enrollment@clws.org. Tours run for 45 minutes to one hour. Tours are designed to your schedule; however, morning tour times are recommended.

Adults only please as we will be visiting classrooms in session.

Information Events- 2012

Open House – Preschool, Kindergarten and Grades 1-8

Saturday, November 10, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

10:20 am – Preschool and Kindergarten discussion

10:50 am – Grades 1 – 8 discussion

School administration, faculty, parents and students will be available for conversation and ongoing tours.

Financial Aid Workshop

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Adults only please

Current and prospective City of Lakes Waldorf School parents are invited to attend a financial aid workshop on Saturday, December 15 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. at City of Lakes Waldorf School. Director of Admissions Caroline Askew will review the financial aid process and answer questions pertaining to the application for tuition assistance.

From need-based aid to payment plans, there are several options available to you to fit City of Lakes Waldorf School into your budget.

Commitment to affordability is evidenced by City of Lakes Waldorf School’s financial aid program: Financial assistance is awarded to over 1/3 of the student body. It’s important to note that all of our financial aid awards are based on demonstrated need. Financial aid is awarded to students in grades K through 8th grade. Tuition assistance is not currently available for preschool.

Financial aid applications must be received by February 15, 2013.

Tours

It’s not possible to understand Waldorf education until you have seen it in action. Classroom and campus tours are offered near-daily and year-around for groups and individuals.

Group Tours

Group tours are scheduled throughout the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to approximately 10:00 a.m. (Depending on the number of questions, tours can run longer; however, parents are free to dismiss themselves when they need to go.) If you would like to attend one of the following group tours, please contact Caroline Askew in advance to reserve your space: 612-767-1502 or enrollment@clws.org.

Dates of Group Tours:

Tuesday group tours, 9-10 a.m.:

10/9/2012,  11/6/2012,  12/11/2012

Wednesday group tours, 9-10 a.m.:

9/26/2012,  10/17/2012,  10/31/2012,  11/28/2012,  12/12/2012

Adults only please as we will be visiting classrooms in session

Individual Tours

To schedule an appointment for an individual tour contact Caroline Askew at 612-767-1502 or enrollment@clws.org. Tours run for 45 minutes to one hour. Tours are designed to your schedule; however, morning tour times are recommended.

Adults only please as we will be visiting classrooms in session.