[2] Each school year, the preschool teaching team develops a theme, within which children explore concepts of science, math, the arts, and language.

[4] Waverly's middle school program is built on the belief that students in 7th and 8th grade require a unique approach to their education.

[5] In alternating years of the multidisciplinary program, teachers integrate study of American and world themes in the English and history classes.

The program emphasizes the development of strong and consistent work habits and solid skills in writing, mathematics, and analytical and critical thinking.

When choosing novels, designing projects, and creating lessons, teachers ensure that students learn from a wide range of backgrounds, voices, and perspectives.

A low student-teacher ratio and an accessible faculty facilitate supportive relationships, essential for academic success during adolescence.

[6] The high school is located on the Dean A. and Janice E. Scarborough Campus (108 Waverly Drive, Pasadena, California), a facility consisting of refurbished houses built before 1940.

[7] The organic farm exists to allow students, their families, their teachers, and the broader community to engage with nature on multiple levels.

The scope of participation in the life of the farm ranges from active cultivation and organic production to inventive play, hands-on learning, and appreciation of nature.

The farm also creates opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students to interact in ways that nurture cross-generational mentoring, leadership skills, and social harmony.