Curriculum Spotlight

  • Three young people are standing together in a classroom, looking at a piece of paper. The person on the left is wearing glasses, a black face mask, and a beige shirt with a dark blue apron. The person in the middle has curly dark hair, wearing a white t-shirt with colorful graphics. The person on the right has straight brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt with a printed design. The classroom has tables, shelves, and supplies in the background.

    The Quest Course

    In our 11th grade "Quest" course, students explore the medieval romance Parzival, connecting literary analysis with artistic work and philosophical discussion. The academic study culminates in a week-long wilderness experience where students embark on their own quest for self-knowledge. This integration of humanities with experiential learning develops not just intellectual understanding, but also emotional intelligence and moral courage for their life after high school.

  • A group of students observing an instructor working on a project in a classroom or workshop setting.

    Cross-Disciplinary Problem-Solving

    Our Experiential Interdisciplinary Week features student-teacher designed workshops addressing global challenges through rigorous academic inquiry in collaborative, non-classroom settings.

  • Group of high school students posing in front of petroglyphs on a large rock in a desert landscape.

    Immersive Field Studies

    Students progress through sequenced experiences:

    9th Grade: Geological exploration

    10th Grade: Cultural immersion with service-learning

    11th Grade: Wilderness solo experiences

    12th Grade: Senior trips

    Optional: International study in France, Argentina, Spain, and Australia

  • Two high school students sitting at a table, one with a surprised expression and the other smiling, in a classroom or meeting room setting.

    Self-Designed Professional Internships

    Junior Career Pathway Week enables students to design week-long immersive experiences in self-selected fields, building workplace connections and authentic professional exposure.

  • Classroom with high school students attentively taking notes and listening, some with notebooks and pens on their desks, in a science classroom with shelves and skeleton model in background.

    Year-Long Capstone Research

    Seniors demonstrate sustained intellectual inquiry through independent research on personally meaningful topics, culminating in comprehensive presentations to the school community.

  • A diverse group of high school students gathers outdoors in a circle while a teacher in a purple shirt speaks, with trees, houses, and cars in the background.

    International Exchange Programs (Optional)

    Students spend three months abroad at Waldorf partner schools in France, Spain, Argentina, or Australia. They live with host families, attend local classes, and gain fluency, independence, and a deeper global perspective.

At WSP, creativity isn’t an elective.

  • A high school student sculpting a large clay bust of a human head in an art studio, with shelves of art supplies and a window in the background.

    Everyone creates.

    Students learn to see closely and make with skill and intention.

    Grade 9: clay, blacksmithing, black-and-white drawing, descriptive geometry

    Grade 10: watercolor painting, clay animals, pastels, coppersmithing

    Grade 11: impressionism, portrait drawing, clay figures, jewelry making, book arts

    Grade 12: stone sculpture, clay portraits, expressionism, environmental art

  • Students playing recorders in a classroom.

    Everyone plays.

    Each student participates in two performance ensembles that meet twice weekly, building musicianship, discipline, and ensemble experience.

    Ensembles include: Chamber Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Eurythmy Ensemble, Jazz Band

    Public performances take place at our winter and spring concerts, with additional community appearances for Eurythmy.

  • Everyone moves.

    P.E. and Eurythmy support well-being as much as performance.

    Grades 9–10: Team sports such as pillow polo (floor hockey), soccer, basketball, volleyball

    Grades 11–12: Individualized movement such as yoga and strength/weight training

    All high school students take Eurythmy, a mindful movement art that builds body awareness and expression. Students experience benefits in focus, stress reduction, and a sense of connection.