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​Middle School

Our middle school curriculum and programs are designed specifically to meet the unique emotional and social needs of young adolescents.

The academic rigor of subjects increases significantly as students’ awakening intellects are ready for critical and objective thinking, knowledge of cause and effect, and more refined observation, which they experience in academic main lesson blocks, with themes such as chemistry, physics, and algebra. Their emotional lives blossom through positive and concrete modes of expression, which include the study and writing of poetry, literature, and biographies. They experience a dynamic interplay of knowledge of self and the world as they engage in a wide variety of arts — from painting, sculpting, woodworking and orchestra and chorus to the annual production of a class play.  Students take on growing personal responsibility in their classwork while learning time management skills to balance school work with extracurricular activities.​

Sixth Grade

Main Lesson Topics:
Advanced grammar, self-editing, expository, descriptive and narrative writing, conditional sentences, report writing, language and math skills, business math, percentages, geometry, world geography with an in-depth focus on Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, geology, physics, and astronomy.

Special Subject Lessons:
Physical education, Spanish, woodworking, music, orchestra, handwork, drama, painting, art and Cyber Civics.

Seventh Grade

Main Lesson Topics:
Renaissance, Reformation, The Age of Exploration and Discovery, chemistry, physics, physiology, geography, astronomy, algebra, creative writing and poetic structure.

Special Subject Lessons:
Woodworking, Spanish, drama, handwork, fine arts, choral music, orchestra, physical education, and perspective drawing and Cyber Civics.

Eighth Grade

Main Lesson Topics:
​ American, French, and Industrial Revolutions, American History, civil war to present day, Shakespeare, geography, meteorology, physiology, chemistry, geometry, physics, algebra, grammar and biology.

Special Subject Lessons:
Woodworking, Spanish, drama, handwork, fine arts, painting, choral music, orchestra, physical education, fund raising, and Cyber Civics.

Middle School Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:10-3:00
Wednesday 8:10-1:00
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OLYMPIA WALDORF SCHOOL
Toddler - Grade 8 • Independent • Non-Sectarian
Accredited by Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Member School of Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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Olympia Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), gender, or economic status in the administration of its admissions and academic policies.​
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 130, East Olympia, WA, 98540
SCHOOL ADDRESS: 8126 Normandy Street, Olympia, WA  98501​

PHONE: (360) 493-0906

FAX: (360) 493-0835
​EMAIL: [email protected]

SCHOOL YEAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am-1:00pm
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday 9am - 1pm


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  • About OWS
    • Overview
    • History of OWS
    • Faculty & Staff >
      • Early Childhood Faculty
      • Grades Faculty
      • Administrative Staff
    • Waldorf FAQ
    • Festivals and Events >
      • Flower Ceremony
      • Festival of Courage
      • Winter Faire
      • Lantern Walk
      • Winter Spiral
      • May Faire
      • Fly Away Ceremony
    • Diversity
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Board Notes
    • Strategic Plan
    • Employment
  • Programs
    • Overview
    • Preschool & Kindergarten
    • Grades 1 - 5
    • Middle School
    • Extended Care
    • Summer Camp
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Tuition & Billing
    • Tuition Adjustment
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Annual Auction
    • Volunteer
  • My OWS
    • Drop off/Pick up Schedule
    • Calendar
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