Current High School Seminar & Art Blocks

In our Waldorf high school, the Seminar and Art blocks make up the heart of our holistic curriculum. The block teaching approach allows for deep engagement, immersive exploration, and a rich learning experience. Below you can browse the current block courses that are offered in our high school.

We also offer these block classes on an à la carte basis for any high school students outside of our community that are interested in enrolling on a one-off basis for a course. The À la Carte Program offers an immersive, hands-on Waldorf experience for those that want a deep dive into specialized topics in science, math, art, and humanities. Scroll down to learn more or contact our Admissions Director Karlena Alonso Lamm with questions.

About Our High School

For more than a quarter of a century, The Denver Waldorf High School has offered a liberal arts education that aims to balance the students’ academic needs with their longing to find meaning in the world.

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Block Schedule

One block at a time, students may enroll in 2 categories of classes: Seminar and Arts. The application deadline is the day prior to the first day of the block. During the 2024-25 school year, blocks run 4 weeks according to the following schedule:

  • Block 1 — August 21 through September 20
  • Block 2 — September 23 through October 18
  • Block 3 — October 21 through November 15
  • Block 4 — November 18 through December 20
  • Block 5 — January 6 through January 31
  • Block 6 — February 3 through March 7
  • Block 7 — March 10 through April 4
  • Block 8 — April 14 through May 9
  • Block 9 — May 12 through May 30

Requirements and Steps

Before enrolling students into our À la Carte Program, we want to ensure our unique approach to learning is a fit. Therefore, we require applicants to move through the following four-step process.

Online application

High school students may apply online by clicking the button below. Please note there is a nonrefundable fee of $75 ($150 for international and exchange students). The application deadline is the day prior to the first day of the block. 

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In-person tour & interview

Once we receive and review your application, we will contact you to schedule an in-person interview, math and writing assessment, and tour of our high school. Click the button below to see the full tour schedule. 

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Enroll

Once accepted, students will receive a contract that must be returned, along with full payment, before the first day of class. Please make checks payable to The Denver Waldorf School. Course costs vary:

Annual Enrollment Fee— $350

Seminar— $1,600

Art— $750

Block 1

Seminar:

8/21-9/20 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am-11:55 am.

  • History Through Art (9th)
  • Mechanics (10th)
  • Shakespeare (11th)
  • Zoology (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Basketry (9th)
  • Play (10th)
  • Bookbinding (11th)
  • Video/Stonecarving (12th)

Block 2

Seminar:

9/23-10/18 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Anatomy (9th)
  • Geography (10th)
  • Astronomy (11th)
  • Optics (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Technical Drawing (9th)
  • Play (10th)
  • Watercolor (11th)
  • Plein Air (12th)

Block 3

Seminar:

10/21-11/15 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Statistics (9th)
  • Physiology (10th)
  • Medieval History (11th)
  • Transcedentalism (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Play (9th)
  • Drawing (10th)
  • Glass (11th)
  • Video/Stonecarving (12th)

Block 4

Seminar:

11/18-12/20 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Thermodynamics (9th)
  • Poetry (10th)
  • Embryology (11th)
  • Modern History (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Play (9th)
  • Acrylic (10th)
  • Clay (11th)
  • Murals (12th)

Block 5

Seminar:

1/6-1/31 2025 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • History Through Revolutions (9th)
  • Government (10th)
  • Electromagnetism (11th)
  • Bio Chemistry (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Woodwork (9th)
  • Mosaics (10th)
  • Play (11th)
  • Felting (12th)

Block 6

Seminar:

2/3-3/7 2025 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Comedy and Tragedy (9th)
  • Acids, Bases, Salts (10th)
  • Parzival (11th)
  • History through Architecture (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Woodwork (9th)
  • Clay (10th)
  • Play (11th)
  • Life Drawing (12th)

Block 7

Seminar:

3/10-4/4 2025 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Organic Chemistry (9th)
  • Ancient History (10th)
  • Projective Geometry (11th)
  • Statistics (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Drawing (9th)
  • Copper (10th)
  • Drawing (11th)
  • Play (12th)

Block 8

Seminar:

4/14-5/9 2025 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Multicultural History (9th)
  • Surveying (10th)
  • Atomic Chemistry (11th)
  • Faust (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Printmaking (9th)
  • Woodwork(10th)
  • Oil (11th)
  • Play (12th)

Block 9

Seminar:

5/12-5/30 2025 Seminar classes meet on Monday – Friday from 10:25 am – 11:55 am.

  • Geology (9th)
  • Botany (10th)
  • History Through Music (11th)
  • Play/Trip (12th)

Art:

The art class schedule varies by day. Please inquire for details.

  • Painting (9th)
  • Woodwork (10th)
  • Graphic Design (11th)
  • Play (12th)