As an African proverb says, "It takes a whole tribe to raise a child." Most of us cannot fully appreciate this comment as we tend to live in ways that keep us isolated from one another. A stable network of long-time friends and extended family is not always there to help families find tried and true, well-established traditions of raising a family. And so we create relationships with kindred communities to help uskeep connected to one another and to support development of a nurturing family life.

The Waldorf School of Orange County offers each parent the opportunity to become part of a community that has heart and purpose. There are a number of ways to become involved. Your interests and your talents can lead you. Children who are supported during the school year by parent and community participation feel better about being in school and do better in their school work.

Changes to Lesson Times - 2008-2009

For the 2008-2009 school year, lesson times will be extended to 50 minutes (currently 45 minutes). This new schedule enables WSOC to meet the California College Entrance requirements and is also necessary for the accreditation process.

As a result, regular school days will let out at 2:50 pm; early dismissal days at 1:10 pm. High school as well as grades 7 and 8 will have some days that extend to 3:40. Please see the table below for details.