[2] "Waldorf education fosters students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth as they pass through distinct stages of development, from childhood to adulthood.

In 2007 SFWHS moved to its permanent location at 470 West Portal Avenue, a LEED certified[4] building surrounded by open space.

[5] SFWHS is a college preparatory high school based on the principles of Waldorf education, formulated by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner during the 1920s.

Not only do students have studio and practical arts classes all four years, but artistic expression penetrates the other subjects as well.

The Eurythmy Troupe also meets at this time, and prepares for public performances in February followed by an annual international tour.

San Francisco Waldorf Grade School is at 2938 Washington Street in the lower Pacific Heights neighborhood.

In addition to buildings, the grade school campus has a biodynamically-inspired garden and a couple of outdoor play areas.

Art, music, and movement are integrated into the daily life of the classroom, allowing for the academic study to penetrate more deeply.

In the grades, the days begin with a two-hour main lesson of language arts, math, science, and social studies that is followed by a variety of track classes, including Spanish, Mandarin, music, handwork, and, as the children grow, advanced math and woodworking.

Together with the school administration, the parents support a number of festivals and community gatherings throughout the year, such as the Winter Fair.