Music and Games Can Go on for Middle Schoolers at Journey School

Assistance League of Capistrano Valley Funds Essential Music Program For middle schoolers at Journey the music and games will continue, thanks to $3,000 and $1500 Links to Learning program grants from the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley. Bass recorders, cellos, hand drums and ukuleles were on the wish list for 6th, 7th and 8th graders […]

Journey Recognized by the City of Aliso Viejo for Green Efforts

On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 — the Mayor of Aliso Viejo (Carmen Cave) presented Journey School with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Aliso Viejo for winning the U.S. Green Ribbon Award. 8th grader, Nick R., led Pledge of Allegiance for the City Council Meeting.  Shaheer Faltas and students accepted the award with […]

Journey Students Take Part in Imagination Celebration

Several talented Journey School students have been honored to have their artwork accepted into the  “1,000 Pieces of Art Exhibit” which is part of the ongoing Imagination Celebration Countywide Arts Festival. This exciting exhibit showcases student artwork juried by the county’s top art educators and professional artists. It offers an exceptional display of student artwork […]

Journey School Receives U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Recognition

After receiving the nomination from the California Department of Education, Journey School has been awarded recognition as a 2013 U.S. Green Ribbon School. Read more on our new U.S. Green Ribbon School page.

Journey School Named California Green Ribbon Nominee

Shaheer Faltas (Executive Director, Journey School), Tom Torlakson (State Superintendent of Public Instruction), and Journey alumni Cyreine, Andrew, and Emily.   At Journey, the only public Waldorf charter school south of Los Angeles, it has always been important to prepare students to be caring environmental citizens and capable leaders for the 21st Century. That’s why we’re […]

Where do Journey School students attend high school?

High School Trends Often people ask, “So, where do Journey School students attend high school and how are they doing?”  On average, Journey graduates mostly attend the following schools in these approximate percentages (depending on the year): 40% attend their local high school 20% attend San Juan Hills High School Requires an Open Enrollment application […]

What We’re Learning Now

Below you will find a snapshot of what students are learning during Main Lesson across most grades. Please return to our blog again as we cover all the grades and more topics.  Also, click here to learn more about the meaning of Main Lesson. Grade 1:  Making Math Meaningful First grade has entered the magical world of the counting gnomes! There […]