What guides us

Our Principles

We value humanity, equality, community, and freedom. We offer an education grounded in these principles.

• We honor the development of the human being, as articulated by Rudolf Steiner, seeking to cultivate the full potential of each individual’s capacities and to support the unfolding of their destinies.
• We hold love as our primary impulse to guide each student as they face life’s challenges and bring forth their unique gifts in service to the world.
• The image of the human being as a spiritual being informs every aspect of our school.
• We design our curriculum to engage each student by integrating thinking, feeling, and willing, preparing them to meet the world with reverence, curiosity, and purpose. 
• We dedicate ourselves to the intentional growth of our teaching practices and pedagogical methods, with the aim of nurturing a genuine and enduring love of learning.
• We foster an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all members of WSSD. 
• In moments of stillness and attentive listening, we discover something greater than ourselves. Through observation and quiet presence, we cultivate reverence for all life and strengthen our human connection to the natural world. This deepened awareness calls us to responsible action—to nurture, protect, serve and learn.
• As a community, we work in partnership with one another to uphold the principles of respect, honesty, responsibility, courage, and compassion.

Our Core Values
Belonging    Connection    Gratitude     Growth     Humility    Love    Reverence

What we strive for

Our Goals

• Life-long love of learning
• Independent, creative thinking
• Heartfelt service to the world
• Active environment stewardship
• High level of moral maturity and self-esteem
• Balanced perspective on life through immersion in the arts, science, and humanities