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
2019-20 school year:

 

Events Calendar

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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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The students in grades 1-8 are finding a lot of inspiration in their clay sculpting work with visiting art teacher, Pete Peterson. Check it out!
Grade 4 begins their exploration of Norse Mythology this week. Their teacher, Ms. Cierra, introduced the subject with this mighty chalkboard drawing of Norse runes. #waldorfeducation #chalkboardart
The aroma of fresh baked bread fills our hallways today! Weekly bread baking is a cornerstone activity in the Waldorf Early Childhood curriculum. Children learn the life skill of making their own food and have a wonderful tactile experience while kneading and shaping the dough. #waldorfeducation
Before the break, the fifth grade finished up a block on North American geography. Here are the teacher’s chalk drawings of the different regions of the U.S., followed by students’ own paintings, writings, and drawings.
We had a beautiful and fun 2018. Happy New Year! #bestnine2018
🎶The thread follows the needle 🎶 Look at the concentration these kindergarten children are giving to their sewing projects! #waldorfeducation #earlychildhoodeducation
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