Main Lesson is integral to Journey School’s educational program. So, what exactly is Main Lesson, anyway? The instructional day begins with Main Lesson–an interdisciplinary study of a selected subject which lasts two hours each morning, five days a week, for approximately one month. Academic subjects covered in Main Lesson are carefully chosen based on the […]
posted on October 25, 2012 by
Autumn Festivals
(Contributed by Patti Connolly, Co-Education Director) One of Journey School’s core values is to be ‘celebratory, soul-nourishing, and joyful.’ One way we practice this important principle is through the seasonal festivals. We believe that a reverence and sense of guardianship for the earth and all her inhabitants are nurtured through these celebrations. The 2012 autumn […]
posted on October 19, 2012 by
Journey School Weaves Science and Ethics
At Journey, we cultivate the students’ intrinsic desire to understand our world and to care for it. Our unique Kindergarten program, nature studies in the lower grades, and rigorous main lesson blocks in middle school work together to teach students age-appropriate science lessons while promoting ethical thinking. In furthering these efforts, here are 6 additional […]
posted on October 4, 2012 by
Education is a Journey
I was recently interviewed for an upcoming article to appear in OC Family Magazine featuring Waldorf Education and Journey School. The columnist asked me numerous questions, including the one below. I wanted to share my response with the hope that it sparks reflection and conversation: Columnist: “What are your thoughts on education being a journey […]
posted on June 29, 2012 by
Creative Writer Looks Towards a Future in Science – Alumni Megan
If you swing by the Journey School office this summer you may just run into our new volunteer assistant, Megan—Journey School alumnus from the Class of 2011! According to Megan, “I got so much out of Journey School that I felt inspired to give back to the school.” Like numerous Journey School alumni, Megan just […]
posted on May 14, 2012 by
Connections, Adventure, & Learning for Understanding through Hands-On Experiences — Alumni Katie
Katie attended 7th and 8th grade at Journey School. She is a proud member of the Class of 2011. Before coming to Journey, Katie completed Grades Five and Six at the Steiner Academy and most of the primary years at St. Ann’s. Katie has many fond memories of Journey. Most of these have to do […]
posted on May 2, 2012 by
Hoping to Make a Difference in the World – Alumni Emily
(Photo from alumni visit: Sophie, Ellinoa, Emily, and Grace) Emily G. attended Journey School for five years—graduating in 8th grade from Ms. Bennett’s class. Emily “easily transitioned” to Canyon Crest Academy in Northern San Diego County and just graduated early from high school with very high marks in rigorous courses. In the fall, Emily will head off to Humboldt […]
