As a parent with a child that was in grade 2 and 3 at Richmond Waldorf, I can tell you this school constantly looses students once the parents realize their children are not receiving an education that will allow them to successfully matriculate to other schools. My child came in to RWS after attending kindergarten and first grade at a nationally recognized Virginia school district. She was on target for math and above grade in reading. After a year and a half, her math and reading skills declined. She didn't learn anything of real substance in history or science.\t\n\t\nWaldorf is based on unproven ideas of a man Ruldof Steiner, who didn't have children or an education in either early childhood education or child psychology. Steiner's decision to teach reading in second grade is based on children loosing baby teeth, not any concrete studies on child reading readiness. \t\n\t\nStudent evaluations is like reading an astrological chart, with statements like "not fully reincarnated in body", instead of useful evaluations on academic progress. You, as the parent, will never be told by RWS whether your child is doing well academically or not. There is no quantitative evaluation, no recording of grades.\t\n\t\nThe children do not have modern school aids (handouts, workbooks, worksheets). Instead, the students copy black boards full of teacher written narratives and a drawing that the students must copy. This comprises of the "main lesson", which is usually a myth or from the bible, rather than real history or real science.\t\n\t\nThere are better private schools here in Richmond that have real certified teachers that will teach your child to read, write and a solid foundation and mastery of math. \t\n\t\nPlease do not send your child to this school. ...read more

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Waldorf education is indeed an educational alternative with an 80 plus year proven track record. Richmond Waldorf School is accredited by the Association of Waldorf School of North America and all of our teachers hold higher education degrees and are Waldorf certified or in process of certification - up to and including Master's degrees in Waldorf education. Waldorf schools do not use textbooks but rather lessons are taught by the teachers and students record their lessons in a Main Lesson Book that they create. This is a deeply embedded element of the Waldorf philosophy - that children learn best by doing. Waldorf education has served students well all over the world for more than 80 years. Our students here at RWS have tranferred out into public schools as well as some highly competitive private schools where they have been well received by their new schools and peers.\t\nIt is true that RWS does not have the resources for many types of learning disabilities, however many students who don't fit into the traditional school environment thrive in Waldorf schools.\t\n ...read more

I think our scool in castlewood va needs more displine on bullies. We are always told as parents things will be taken care of; but neveris I have been going to court over my child because of this. She had been called names like fatty elephant titantic she has hab black eye busted jaw spit in her face also bite kicked on leggs and this is not all I could name more. The first time I went to court I was so shocked at the students there. These were 7 years old kids.I think our teachers and saff are just there for a paycheck there is no reason why the children should go through this.I am here to tell you this is not helping the children one bit The only thing it is doing is getting them familiar with the courts. After the go so mant times it like they enjoy it they brag about makes them feel big. Ithink this needs to change. For one thing schools are just getting out of their responsibiltes "Let the courts take care of it" please get back to me Thank You ...read more

I think our scool in castlewood va needs more displine on bullies. We are always told as parents things will be taken care of; but neveris I have been going to court over my child because of this. She had been called names like fatty elephant titantic she has hab black eye busted jaw spit in her face also bite kicked on leggs and this is not all I could name more. The first time I went to court I was so shocked at the students there. These were 7 years old kids.I think our teachers and saff are just there for a paycheck there is no reason why the children should go through this.I am here to tell you this is not helping the children one bit The only thing it is doing is getting them familiar with the courts. After the go so mant times it like they enjoy it they brag about makes them feel big. Ithink this needs to change. For one thing schools are just getting out of their responsibiltes "Let the courts take care of it" please get back to me Thank You ...read more

I have seen a remarkable change in the attitudes of everybody! The change in attitude has fostered an environment for learning.The overall environment for learning has improved drastically during the last year. It is evident in the test results, the acheivements of students, teachers and administrators. ...read more