Exploring, Creating, and Celebrating Together

An education at Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm is an enriching journey that begins in early childhood and culminates in the 8th grade. The arts are integrated in all academic disciplines, to enhance and deepen learning. In addition to its main campus in Cornelius, Swallowtail has a 26-acre Farm campus in nearby Hillsboro. There, social and environmental science lessons unfold, and the community gathers for celebrations throughout the school year.

Swallowtail is located about 30 minutes west of Portland, Oregon.

Swallowtail offers:

  • PreK-8th Grade

  • Parent-Child classes

  • Smaller class sizes

  • An active & supportive community

  • Outdoor education on our Farm campus

  • Academics that nurture curiosity and critical thinking

  • A vibrant arts and music curriculum

  • Spanish language instruction from Grades 1-8

  • A connection to the local and global community

Now enrolling for the
2018-2019 school year:

 

Events Calendar

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Winter Assembly
Craft Day
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Winter Break Camp
Winter Break Camp
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Why Second Grade Learns About the Saints

The stories of the Saints are brought to children during second grade in Waldorf schools because they are so very appropriate, developmentally. The stories are woven throughout art, music, movement, and academic lessons.

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Waldorf 100: Learn to Change the World
Waldorf 100: Learn to Change the World

Waldorf 100: Learn to Change the World. This video looks at Waldorf schools around the world and how the curriculum brings cultural awareness to children everywhere.

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Fighting the Confidence Gap for Tween & Teen Girls
Fighting the Confidence Gap for Tween & Teen Girls

Girls’ confidence plummets during tween and teen years, but there are ways to support them during this developmental phase.

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This chalkboard drawing illustrates the lessons that the 8th grade is receiving about the scientific discoveries, artistic revolution, and world history during The Renaissance. #chalkboardart #waldorfeducation
This stunning chalk drawing was done by our 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Erin, to illustrate a story about Noah’s Ark. #waldorfeducation #chalkboardart
St. Nicholas came to visit our classes today! He wished the children well and his helper, Rupert, delivered baskets of gifts. The annual visit of St. Nic is a long-held Swallowtail tradition that adds a bit of whimsy to a typical school morning during the season of giving. #waldorfeducation #stnicholas
The lone wolf on the chalkboard in Grade 4 introduces a new block: the study of Humans & Animals. #waldorfeducation #chalkboardart
We walk the Spiral of Lights today and this evening. Children walk the spiral, placing a lit candle on the path to light the way for others. It is a reverent and beautiful festival of light as we enter the darkness of winter. #waldorfeducation #spiraloflights #adventspiral
Here are the 4th grade’s interpretations of the Kalevala, a Finnish folktale told to them by their teacher. Their paintings depict a scene where the moon shines enticingly through a birch tree. The students used a wet water coloring painting technique (painting on wet paper), which is commonly taught in Waldorf schools as an exploration of color. #waldorfeducation
We are back from Thanksgiving break! Here’s the schedule for the fourth grade today.
Here are a few photos from Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us today! We are happy to share our school and a little about Waldorf education with you. See you again next year!