Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. Please reach out to us here, if you have additional questions.
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We are a kindergarten through high school/12th grade school.
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Research supports increased student engagement and learning in smaller multi-age cohorts; therefore, Walden is small by design and highly selective.
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College Prep curriculum, which is constantly evolving.
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We follow many of the Montessori principles and similar materials.
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We use technology appropriately in our upper school classrooms, with an emphasis on balancing screen time and traditional paper and pencil note-taking.
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Mixed-age classrooms encourage the social cohesion of the group. Younger students look to their older classmates as mentors and role models. Older students are leaders of the classroom and help the younger students. Within a three-year period, the students get to experience the complete cycle of social living within the group.
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Ten months, like most traditional schools
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We are an independent, secular private school.
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Yes, we are fully accredited by Cognia, which represents half of the regionally recognized K-12 accrediting bodies. Diplomas earned through The Walden School are accepted at universities and colleges worldwide. You can learn more about Cognia here.
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Level 2 background screening.
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$11,500 - $13,750
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Yes