Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School Announces Open Houses
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School will hold "Fall Fridays," open houses for parents of children entering pre-K though eighth grade, on Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9 at the school, located at 35 West Plain Road.
Starting at 9 a.m. in the library, parents will experience Steiner's curriculum in person, meet parents and staff, visit classes in session, tour art studios and venture into gardens and grounds, with plenty of time to ask questions and learn more about Waldorf education in the Berkshires.
For parents of children who will be 6 by June 1, 2017, the school will hold an additional workshop, "Next Steps: First Grade and Beyond," on Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, starting at 9 a.m. This workshop offers a chance to learn more about Steiner's first grade curriculum, observe the current first grade class and save a seat at the Thanksgiving assembly, a unique all-in-one opportunity to observe the progression of students from first through eighth grades.
"Steiner students look you in the eye," Faculty Administrator, or head of school, Michael Junkins said. "They don't answer a question with a question. They are not afraid to raise their hands, not afraid to make a mistake.They are poised, articulate and engaged in the classroom. We believe this genuine self-motivation is key to their future success, and our teachers work to inspire it every day."
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School's curriculum of academic excellence activated with movement, music, outdoor learning and the arts has been preparing students to achieve their full potential for 45 years, and earned Steiner "Best School in the Berkshires" accolades for 2014, 2015 and 2016. The school offers rolling admissions and sliding scale tuition, and is now welcoming new applications.
Interested families can register for these free fall events by emailing Admissions Director Robyn Coe at admissions@gbrss.org or calling 413-528-4015, ext. 106. Personal tours are also available.
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