Distance Learning
If it becomes necessary we are prepared to shift to distance learning. While it's not possible to replicate the learning activities our students experience on campus, we believe that meaningful, engaging learning can still happen at a distance.
At the Olympia Waldorf School, relationships matter, and the strong relationships we develop throughout the year—combined with the amazing flexibility and creativity of our teachers and students—have helped us implement distance-learning programs that support all of our students’ learning and well-being.
What does our distance learning program offer our students?
Sample 1st grade schedule:
8:30 am - Main Lesson live with teacher
9:30 am - Offline time to work on assignment
10:15 am - Break for snack and play
10:50 am - Specialty or skills class (ie: Spanish, math, etc)
11:40 am - Class with teacher such as music, games, etc [last class on Friday]
12:30 pm - Break for lunch and play
1:10 pm - Art and craft class
2:00 pm - Offline time to work on assignment, teachers can use this time to talk independently with students.
2:45 pm - School closing
[Friday afternoons are reserved for a material exchange time]
Sample 7th grade schedule:
8:30 am - Main Lesson live with teacher
9:30 am - Independent work - may be online or offline
10:15 am - Break for snack and stretch
10:50 am - Specialty or skills class (Spanish, Math, WA State History, Orchestra, Art, etc)
11:40 am - Specialty or skills class [last class on Friday]
12:30 pm - Break for lunch
1:10 pm - Specialty or skills class
2:00 pm - Independent work. Teachers may use this time to work individually with students.
3:00 pm - School over
[Friday afternoons are reserved for a material exchange time]
Sample 8th grade schedule:
At the Olympia Waldorf School, relationships matter, and the strong relationships we develop throughout the year—combined with the amazing flexibility and creativity of our teachers and students—have helped us implement distance-learning programs that support all of our students’ learning and well-being.
What does our distance learning program offer our students?
- Frequent and meaningful opportunities for connection and community.
- Predictable routines and daily rhythms that offer comfort and a sense of normality to our students during a time of uncertainty.
- Support and guidance for the parents and care givers of our students.
- Quality instruction on all academic subjects as well as art, music, and foreign language.
Sample 1st grade schedule:
8:30 am - Main Lesson live with teacher
9:30 am - Offline time to work on assignment
10:15 am - Break for snack and play
10:50 am - Specialty or skills class (ie: Spanish, math, etc)
11:40 am - Class with teacher such as music, games, etc [last class on Friday]
12:30 pm - Break for lunch and play
1:10 pm - Art and craft class
2:00 pm - Offline time to work on assignment, teachers can use this time to talk independently with students.
2:45 pm - School closing
[Friday afternoons are reserved for a material exchange time]
Sample 7th grade schedule:
8:30 am - Main Lesson live with teacher
9:30 am - Independent work - may be online or offline
10:15 am - Break for snack and stretch
10:50 am - Specialty or skills class (Spanish, Math, WA State History, Orchestra, Art, etc)
11:40 am - Specialty or skills class [last class on Friday]
12:30 pm - Break for lunch
1:10 pm - Specialty or skills class
2:00 pm - Independent work. Teachers may use this time to work individually with students.
3:00 pm - School over
[Friday afternoons are reserved for a material exchange time]
Sample 8th grade schedule: