City of Lakes Waldorf School
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About
About Us
City of Lakes Waldorf School is located in the Eat Street neighborhood, just south of downtown Minneapolis, a short walk from Fair Oaks Park, the Children’s Theater Company, & the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Every school day, the school welcomes over 280 students from preschool to eighth grade.
Aside from the school’s Waldorf curriculum, students engage in cultural events & outdoor time. The school creates & nurtures a diverse learning community of children, teachers, families, & staff, recognizing & valuing individual differences while promoting & celebrating the multicultural, multi-ethnic society.
City of Lakes Waldorf School is a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America & of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. They have been recognized for their commitment to sustainability & environmental education through the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools award & grants.
City of Lakes Waldorf School is proud of its graduates. Not just what they achieve in high school, university, & beyond, but of how they do it–finding & following their own path, developing their own unique stories.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
CLWS offers an after-school sports program through the League of Independent Sports Teams (LIST) & after-school clubs for middle school students.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Sports, Varies each year, depending on student interest and teacher or volunteer availability
Uniforms
Students who attend City of Lakes Waldorf School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Liza Brant, Admissions Director at (612) 767-1550 or admissions@clws.org.
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Academics
Academic programming
City of Lakes Waldorf School is committed to a true whole child approach: blending art, music, & movement into an academic curriculum that prepares students for high school & beyond. Graduates of CLWS are known for their lifelong love of learning, their versatility to excel in & enjoy both the arts & the sciences, & their deep sense of understanding the value of relationships & community.
Academic Programs Offered:
Waldorf
Special education programming
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Curricula
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English language learner programming
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Climate
School values
City of Lakes Waldorf School educates children to think independently, work artistically, & exercise strength of will. Through an integrated curriculum of academics, arts, & practical studies, City of Lakes Waldorf School encourages children to meet the world with reverence, nobility, & authentic action.
Recess
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Discipline Policy
The faculty & staff at City of Lakes Waldorf School are committed to providing an environment where all students develop a love of learning, form healthy social relationships, learn to acknowledge & celebrate differences, & grow in a safe & caring environment. Please contact the school directly if you are interested in viewing the school’s Guidance Policy & Procedures.
Equity
Equity vision
City of Lakes Waldorf School works to create & nurture diversity in education through a diverse learning community of children, teachers, families, & staff, recognizing & valuing individual differences while promoting & celebrating the richness in their local & global communities.
