Our Mission

Our Mission is the edu­cation of the whole child through the in­te­gra­tion of the arts, humanities, and sciences.
The Waldorf School of Bend, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, joins in community to educate, nurture, and celebrate the journey towards each one's highest potential. We do this in harmony with the earth for the good of all.

Middleschool

Grade 6

  • Literature: Founding of Rome, life of Christ, crusades, life of Mohammed, Islam medieval society
  • English and Grammar: Advanced grammar, composition, exposition, narration, description, outlining vocabulary
  • Math: Practical applications, geometry, beginning algebra
  • Science: Botany, physics and geology
  • Geography: Geography of Canada, Central and South America,
  • Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Reading texts, stories, and translation
  • Music: Alto and tenor recorders, choir, orchestra, minstrel songs, and Roman music
  • Art and Handwork: Form drawing, watercolor painting, geometric drawing, four needle knitting, clay, and woodworking
  • Physical Education: Softball, basketball, kickball, gymnastics, and volleyball

Grade 7

  • Literature: 1400-1700: Age of Exploration, Age of Discovery, Reformation, Renaissance
  • English and Grammar: Review all grammar, essays, comparisons, poetic forms, vocabulary and spelling
  • Math: Algebra, practical applications, area, powers and roots
  • Science: Chemistry, Physiology, Physics and Astronomy
  • Geography: Geography of Africa and Europe
  • Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Reading, conversation, poetry, and advanced grammar
  • Music: Alto and tenor recorders, choir, orchestra, and Renaissance music
  • Art and Handwork: Watercolor painting, geometric drawing, felting, perspective drawing, and woodworking
  • Physical Education: Softball, basketball, kickball, gymnastics, volleyball, and football

Grade 8

  • Literature: 1700 – Present: U.S. History, industrial revolution, comparative biographies
  • English and Grammar: Continue reviewing all grammar, newspaper reporting, business and practical writing
  • Math: Algebra and practical applications
  • Science: Chemistry, anatomy and physiology and physics
  • Geography: Geography of Asia and Antarctica, and world geography
  • Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Continuation of previous grades, vocabulary building, dialogues, grammar and syntax
  • Music: Alto and tenor recorders, choir, orchestra, symphonic form, and American music
  • Art and Handwork: Solid geometric drawing, charcoal drawing, art history, and watercolor painting
  • Physical Education: Softball, basketball, kickball, gymnastics, and volleyball
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