The Waverly School
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Accreditation
The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of The Independent School Alliance, POCIS and A Better Chance.[1]
Programs
Preschool
Each school year, the preschool teaching team develops a theme, and as the teachers learn the children's needs and interests, they adjust their plans, allowing children to be co-constructors of the curriculum. Waverly preschoolers spend about half of the day outside due to Waverly's belief that "Time outdoors in unstructured but supported play is an essential part of early childhood education".[2]
Waverly's preschool program, licensed by the California Department of Social Services, is designed for children from 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Younger children usually attend preschool for two years. Enrollment is limited to 17 students. It is held on the elementary school campus at 67 W. Bellevue Drive.[2]
Elementary school
Kindergarten through 6th grade classes are in self-contained classrooms with a lead and an associate teacher. The average class size is 24 students, maintaining a 12:1 or lower student-teacher ratio. Beginning in first grade, most classes are multi-age in dual-grade configurations (e.g., 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th). There is a range of ages and developmental levels in each class.[3]
Middle school
Waverly's middle school program is built on the belief that students in 7th and 8th grade require a unique approach to their education. Students work with five core educators who teach multiple subjects throughout the school day and are readily available to students.[4]
High school
Waverly's high school offers a college preparatory program. Waverly's minimum graduation requirements exceed the entrance requirements for the University of California. Waverly is registered with the California Interscholastic Federation.
Organic farm
Located at 665 South Pasadena Avenue, the school's one-acre organic farm is an outdoor classroom, not necessarily related to farming. Teachers take their classes to the farm to write, observe wildlife, and conduct science experiments. A plot for each classroom is available if desired by the teacher.[5]
The organic farm exists to allow students, their families, their teachers, and the broader community to engage with nature on multiple levels. The scope of participation in the life of the farm ranges from active cultivation and organic production to inventive play, hands-on learning, and appreciation of nature. The farm also creates opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students to interact in ways that nurture cross-generational mentoring, leadership skills, and social harmony.[5]
References
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External links
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- California Association of Independent Schools
- California Interscholastic Federation
- The Alliance
- POCIS
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