What’s Special About Class 9?

The Nelson Waldorf School holds a strong foundation in academia, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to high school. Teachers plan their assignments to assist their students’ transition into secondary institutions.

This year serves as a critical foundation for personal development, fostering independence, responsibility, and a sense of community among students as they prepare for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Students from Nelson Waldorf School are welcomed at our local high-schools. The students bring with them social and academic skills that benefit all students, and add value to the educational experience

Class 9 Curriculum

• Humanities: Students explore literature, history, and philosophy, often focusing on themes of identity and culture, which resonate with their personal growth.
• Sciences: The curriculum includes biology, chemistry, and physics, with experiential learning through hands-on experiments and real-world applications.
• Mathematics: Concepts become more abstract, with an emphasis on geometry, algebra, and practical math skills relevant to daily life.
• Career Education: Students have one day a week dedicated to career development and job skills.  They are introduced to a variety of career paths and undertake projects that allow them to explore different professions or trades, while contributing to their community. These projects involve volunteering, research, job shadowing, fundraising, hands-on activities, and mentorship.
• Outdoor Education: Students spend Fridays outdoors, gaining outdoor skills and certifications in real-life experiences. Activities can include hiking, backcountry camping, tandem paddling, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and disc golf.  They can gain certifications in paddling courses, avalanche safety training, and more.

Nelson Waldorf School Alumnus Scholarship

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Nelson Waldorf School is offering a Scholarship to two Waldorf School Alums graduating from their high school in 2026. A Scholarship of $500 each will be given to two successful applicants. These scholarships are offered by the Nelson Waldorf School Faculty & Board Of Directors.

Applications must be received by the Nelson Waldorf School no later than May 1st, 2026. A committee will be appointed by the faulty to review applications and award the scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded at the graduation ceremony and paid directly to the candidate. Candidates will be notified by May 30th, 2026.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be registered at a high school and Complete Grade 12 curriculum 
• Have attended Nelson Waldorf School
• Submit a response to questions (see attached) and submit a 300 to 400 words essay (see attached criteria)
• Meet with the Scholarship Committee, if requested 
• Give permission for the essay to be referenced “Alum Perspective” for NWS Website
• Be willing to speak to parents as an Alum of NWS, if requested
• Applications to be emailed to: info@nelsonwaldorf.org  (with Subject “Attention:  NWS Scholarship Committee”)