Question 1

What is unique about AKSHAR? How is it different from other traditional schools?

Accepted Answer

The aim is to educate the whole child, “head, heart and hands”. The curriculum is as broad as time will allow and balances academic subjects with artistic and practical activities.

Question 2

How do students fare academically?

Accepted Answer

Children develop academic skills equal to or better than children from conventional schools, though with different pacing. Children move through the development process and emerge as self-reliant, free-thinking, creative, analytical, moral and socially-minded, critically thinking people ready to move on with their education and to meet whatever challenges they need to meet.

Question 3

How long has AKSHAR been in existence?

Accepted Answer

AKSHAR was instituted in 2011 and every year the class will be upgraded till Grade 12.

Question 4

How can I find more about your school?

Accepted Answer

Parents are free to come in for an orientation with prior appointment. We are also available on face book. Please feel free to browse through our website.

Question 5

When do children begin formal learning?

Accepted Answer

Children start formal learning (i.e.) reading, writing and numeracy in grade one at the age of 6. Cognitive skills can be introduced with relative ease if children have first had the opportunity to develop speech, co-ordination and their relationship to themselves, others and the world around them during the early years (KG).

Question 6

How do we know that children are making progress?

Accepted Answer

Mentors work closely in order to build a picture of the child that helps everyone to understand and support the child’s development not through tests and exams. The mentor’s knowledge is therefore very extensive. Parents receive a detailed written report at the end of each term.

Question 7

What role does art play in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Art is a keystone of the Waldorf curriculum, with artistic activities woven into the entire curriculum. Art is not a compartmentalized “lesson” presented without any relationship to the rest of the curriculum. It is an element not only of every activity in the curriculum, but even of every moment spent in the school experience.

Question 8

How do children do when they transfer from a WALDORF SCHOOL?

Accepted Answer

Children who transfer from a Waldorf school into a more traditional school setting during grades 1-3 will likely need to spend time over the summer refining their reading skills, as Waldorf schools' approach to teaching reading is a more graduated approach. On the otherhand, students often find they are more advanced in speech and language, social studies,mathematics, and artistic activities. Children moving during the middle and upper gradesshould experience no academic problems. In fact, in most cases, transferring students of thisage group find themselves ahead of their classmates and with an eagerness to learn.

The
Chennai
Waldorf School

FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

What is unique about AKSHAR? How is it different from other traditional schools?

How do students fare academically?

How long has AKSHAR been in existence?

How can I find more about your school?

When do children begin formal learning?

How do we know that children are making progress?

What role does art play in the curriculum?

How do children do when they transfer from a WALDORF SCHOOL?

The Chennai Waldorf School

FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

What is unique about AKSHAR? How is it different from other traditional schools?

How do students fare academically?

How long has AKSHAR been in existence?

How can I find more about your school?

When do children begin formal learning?

How do we know that children are making progress?

What role does art play in the curriculum?

How do children do when they transfer from a WALDORF SCHOOL?

The
Chennai
Waldorf School