# School Policies

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm school/campus policies and recommendations.

A summary of Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm's school and campus policies. Each policy below links to the full text.

## Immunization Policy

The State of California School Attendance Law requires that all children entering school comply with the Department of Health regulations. Homeopathic preparations or homeoprophylaxis are not considered vaccines by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and so do not meet the immunization requirements for entry to California schools.

[Read the full Immunization Policy →](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/immunization)

## Visitor Policy

To enhance our Emergency Preparedness, we have implemented a Visitor Policy which requires all visitors, including parents, to check in at one of our offices and receive a lanyard to wear (green for parents/community members; red for general visitors). This ensures the safety and accountability of everyone on campus, especially during an emergency where it is our responsibility to ensure the location and safety of every individual on campus.

## Smart Device Policy & Social Media Recommendations

At Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, we place an emphasis on direct human interaction and authentic experiences. Studies show that a direct experience, as opposed to a virtual one, has a measurable positive impact on brain development throughout childhood into adulthood. Children are better off when none have access to these devices until they are ready for them. [Issues associated with premature media and phone usage,](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/smart-device) especially smartphones with unlimited internet access, are proven to have detrimental effects on a young person's social, emotional, and psychological stability and well-being.

[Read the full Smart Device Policy →](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/smart-device)

## Privacy Policy

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm ("SWSF") values and respects privacy very highly, as well as the trust of our families and our community. Our Privacy Policy clarifies the collection, use, and disclosure of information that you may provide through our website (summerfieldwaldorf.org).

[Read the full Privacy Policy →](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/privacy)

## Anti-Discrimination Policy

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm teachers, staff and administrators believe that each human being brings unique gifts and needs to the world. We honor and celebrate the differences between us, knowing that diversity and complexity in our human relationships makes our community more vital, creative and resilient.

This policy supports individuals who experience discrimination as well as individuals discriminating against them and each member of this community as we strive to create an ever more inclusive and welcoming school.

## DEI Commitment

Summerfield Waldorf is committed to strengthening and furthering our efforts on a daily basis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all students, their families, faculty, and staff. We have a dedicated DEI committee that meets monthly to accomplish strategic DEI initiatives within our school.

In addition, we are one of only a few private schools which offers a dedicated Safe Space Group for Grades 7-12. This welcoming and accepting social space is for students and their allies to support and learn from each other, and explore relevant topics and concerns.

[Read more about DEI at Summerfield →](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/dei)

## Environmental & Indigenous Land Commitment

The Summerfield community honors the sacred earth upon which our school and farm lies, and we acknowledge that our campus is located on the traditional lands of the Southern Pomo People. We pay our respects to Pomo elders both past and present and recognize that this land was not given freely, but rather, it is stolen land from which the Pomo People were removed by force. We recognize that it is upon this legacy that we build our community today.

[Read the full Land Commitment →](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/land)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Summerfield Waldorf's immunization policy?

All students must be fully immunized per California's School Immunization Law before enrolling; homeopathic preparations do not satisfy this requirement. See our [Immunization Policy](https://www.summerfieldwaldorf.org/immunization) for full details.

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