Early Childhood — Grade 8
Niu Valley Campus
350 Ulua Street, Niu Valley
808-377-5471

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:15-10:00
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:15-10:00
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:15-10:00

High School
Makai Campus
5257 Kalanianaole Highway, Aina Haina

High School tours are by appointment. Please call 808-377-5491 to schedule your personal tour.

To learn about Waldorf education from early childhood through high school, please attend one of our monthly informational tours.

To request information please fill out the Admission Inquiry Form.

To reserve your space or ask enrollment questions please contact the Director of Admissions:
Stacy Rachel
808-377-5491
srachel@honoluluwaldorf.org

• Parent(s) attend an Admissions Tour on one of the following dates:
  Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:15-10:00  
  RSVP to 808-777-5491 or admissions@honoluluwaldorf.org
• Complete and submit the Application for Admission.
• Submit a wallet-sized photo of the child.
• Submit the $50 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.
• Request or download the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher Reference Report from your child’s current Preschool or Kindergarten teacher, if applicable. Provide a stamped envelope addressed to the Director of Admissions, Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua Street, Honolulu, HI 96821.

• Group interview – Parents and children will be scheduled for a group interview of approximate 45 minutes on a Saturday in February, March or April. Early Childhood staff meet with parents to discuss the curriculum and media impact and have a Q&A session. At the same time, other Early Childhood staff will observe the children in a separate location during play and story time.
• Individual interview - Individual parent interviews are scheduled the week after the group interview.
• Admission Decision - After the individual interviews, Early Childhood staff will decide whether to accept, decline or wait-pool the applicant. The decision is based on the child’s physical and social readiness and the parents’ willingness to work with the principles of Waldorf education.
• The Director of Admissions will inform the parent(s) of the admission decision by letter by April 15.
• Mid-year applicants – Individual interviews will be scheduled consisting of the child visiting the class for one hour while the Early Childhood staff interviews the parent(s) separately. Mid-year transfers will be informed of the admission decision approximately one week following the individual visit.

• Parent(s) attend an Admissions Tour on one of the following dates:
  Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:15-10:00  
  RSVP to 808-777-5491 or admissions@honoluluwaldorf.org
• Complete and submit the Application for Admission.
• Submit a wallet-sized photo of the child.
• Submit the $50 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.
• Request or download the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher Reference Report from your child’s current Preschool or Kindergarten teacher, if applicable. Provide a stamped envelope addressed to the Director of Admissions, Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua Street, Honolulu, HI 96821.
• Complete and submit the Transcript/Records Request form with the application.

• Individual interview – Individual parent/child interviews are scheduled during February, March and April. Lower school teachers meet with the parent(s) at the same time the child meets separately with other lower school teachers.
• Class visit – After the individual interview, the child will be scheduled for a three day class visit in the First Grade class. During the visit, the child’s academic readiness is assessed and physical, emotional, and social development evaluated.
• Admission Decision – After the class visit, Lower School teachers will decide whether to accept, decline or wait-pool the applicant.
• The Director of Admissions will inform the parent(s) of the admission decision by letter by April 15.
• Mid-year applicants – Individual interviews will be scheduled consisting of the child’s three-day class visit and the separate parent/teacher interview. Mid-year transfers will be informed of the admission decision approximately one week following the class visit.

• Parent(s) attend an Admissions Tour on one of the following dates:
  Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:15-10:00   Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:15-10:00  
  RSVP to 808-777-5491 or admissions@honoluluwaldorf.org
• Complete and submit the Application for Admission.
• Submit supporting documents, such as educational assessments, IEP, etc.
• Complete and submit the Transcript/Records Request form with the application.
• Request or download the Administrative Reference Report from the registrar or administrative staff.
• Request or download the Classroom Teacher Reference Report from your child’s current classroom or homeroom teacher.
• Provide a stamped envelope addressed to the Director of Admissions, Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua Street, Honolulu, HI 96821.
• Submit the $50 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.

• Interview – An interview with the parent(s), child and Lower School teachers is scheduled during which the child’s academic skills are assessed and physical, emotional, and social development evaluated.
• Class visit – After the individual interview, the child will be scheduled for a three day class visit.
• Admission Decision – After the class visit, Lower School teachers will decide whether to accept, decline or wait-pool the applicant.
• The Director of Admissions will inform the parent(s) of the admission decision by letter by April 15.
• Mid-year applicants – Individual interviews will be scheduled consisting of the child’s three-day class visit and the separate parent/teacher interview. Mid-year transfers will be informed of the admission decision approximately one week following the class visit.

• Parent(s) attend a High School Admissions Tour which are by appointment only
  Please contact Nicole Lueker at 808- 735-9311 or nleuker@honoluluwaldorf.org for your personal tour.
• Student completes the High School Student Application; download.
• Submit the $50 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.
• Submit supporting documents, such as educational assessments, IEP, etc.
• Student submits a drawing of a human being with the High School Student Application. Learn more.
  Just as we ask incoming High School students to submit a writing sample, complete math problems, and converse with us in person, the drawing sample of a human figure gives us an idea of students' drawing ability and provides insight to their visual thinking -- what students imagine a human being to look like.

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• Complete and submit the Transcript/Records Request form with the application.
• Request or download the Administrative Reference Report from the registrar or administrative staff.
• Request English and Math Teacher Reference Reports from the student’s current English and Math teachers. Download two copies of this form.
• Request the Mentor Reference Report from the student’s current extra-curricular mentor or advisor. Download this form.

• Interview – An interview with the parent(s), student and High School teachers is scheduled during which the student’s academic skills are evaluated.
• Three-day visit – After the individual interview, the student will be scheduled for a three-day visit during which his or her academic and social development is assessed. Please bring one or two examples of what you consider to be representative of the student’s best work. This can be essays, poetry, paintings, musical performances, science projects, handwork or crafts.
• Admission Decision – After the class visit, the High School teachers will review all transcripts, records and accompanying documentation as well as the parent(s)’ willingness to work with the principles of Waldorf education and decide whether to accept, decline or wait-pool the applicant.
• The Director of Admissions will inform the parent(s) of the admission decision by letter by March 15.
• Mid-year applicants – Individual interviews will be scheduled consisting of the child’s three-day class visit and the separate parent/teacher interview. Mid-year transfers will be informed of the admission decision approximately one week following the class visit.

• Complete and submit the International Student Application for Admission; download.
• Student completes the High School Student Application; download.
• Student submits a drawing of a human being with the High School Student Application. Learn more.
  Just as we ask incoming High School students to submit a writing sample, complete math problems, and converse with us in person, the drawing sample of a human figure gives us an idea of students' drawing ability and provides insight to their visual thinking -- what students imagine a human being to look like.

  Close
• Submit transcripts from the student’s current school for the past two years.
• Request or download the Administrative Reference Report from the registrar or administrative staff.
• Request English Teacher Reference Reports from the student’s current English and Math teachers. Download this form.
• Submit the $50 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.

• Interview – An interview with the parent(s), student and High School teachers is scheduled during which the student’s academic skills are evaluated. This may be conducted via Skype if needed.
• Admission Decision – After the interview, the High School teachers will review all transcripts, records and accompanying documentation and decide whether to approve the exchange.
• The Director of Admissions will issue an I-20 once the exchange is approved.

• Complete and submit the International Student Application for Admission; download.
• Submit the $100 application fee. Please make check payable to Honolulu Waldorf School.
• Student completes the High School Student Application; download.
• Student submits a drawing of a human being with the High School Student Application. Learn more.
  Just as we ask incoming High School students to submit a writing sample, complete math problems, and converse with us in person, the drawing sample of a human figure gives us an idea of students' drawing ability and provides insight to their visual thinking -- what students imagine a human being to look like.

  Close
• Submit transcripts from the student’s current school for the past two years.
• Request or download the Administrative Reference Report from the registrar or administrative staff.
• Request English and Math Teacher Reference Reports from the student’s current English and Math teachers. Download two copies of this form.
• For ESL program students, submit English proficiency test scores.

• Interview – An interview with the parent(s), student and High School teachers is scheduled during which the student’s academic skills are evaluated. This may be conducted via Skype if needed.
• Admission Decision – After the interview, the High School teachers will review all transcripts, records and accompanying documentation and decide whether to approve the exchange.
• The Director of Admissions will issue an I-20 once the exchange is approved.