A Waldorf Inspired Charter Schools - Foundations Public Schools is a network of Kindergarten through eighth grade independent public charter schools inspired by Waldorf methods serving children and families in the San Joaquin Valley. Its teaching environment will provide students a balanced education that incorporates the changing seasons, surrounding agriculture, community outreach and arts into the standard curriculum for a hands-on approach to learning. At Foundations Public Schools, staff, educators and families work together to empower each child to be lifelong learners by embracing and challenging them as individuals.