Journey Families will soon receive results from the new assessments students took last spring in grades 3-8. These new assessments are part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, also referred to as CAASPP. Students will receive an overall score as well as placement on one of four tiers: standard not met, standard […]
Journey School Campus Cell Phone Policy and Guidelines
One of the most important jobs of parenting is instilling in our kids the values we cherish. We believe that parents choose Journey School for their children because they share our values of providing a developmental approach to learning which builds self-reliance, reverence for life, and responsibility. The gradual introduction to digital technology is a […]
Where Will Journey School 2015 Graduates Go to High School?
The class of 2015 will be attending the following high schools: The Academy: Elina Aliso Niguel High School: Katie Corona Del Mar High School: Deven Dana Hills High School: Carly, Casey, Isa, Max. B, Sasha (or Laguna Hills), and Sierra Laguna Hills: Anna, Gavyn and Sasha (or Dana Hills) Northwood High School: Charlotte Orange County […]
8th Grade Projects: A Tradition of Rigor and Relevance
Each year, Journey students present individual 8th Grade Projects to the school community. This is a special opportunity to get to know our 8th graders as they each take the stage to share a subject of interest and to walk us through the process of completing a related hands-on project. It’s also an opportunity for […]
CAASPP and Smarter Balance Testing
The 2015 CAASPP student assessments are a mix of online and paper-pencil assessments. The online component contains the Smarter Balanced English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics tests. The paper-pencil component includes CST/CMA/CAPA science tests and the optional STS for RLA. Click here for more information about California Testing in 2015. Journey School Schedule: 5/11 – […]
May Faire is Wednesday, April 29th
May Faire Celebration Current and incoming Journey School families and friends are cordially invited to join us on Wednesday, April 29th on the Journey School lawn to celebrate the beginning of spring. Students: Please wear white and bring a small bouquet of flowers with stems to school on Wednesday morning. Parents: Come early with blankets, […]
Letter from an Alumni Parent
Dear Journey School Alumni and Families, As an Alumni parent, I am personally reaching out to you to encourage you to give this year to Light Our Journey campaign. Our son is now in his senior year in High School and like many of you, I marvel at how the years have flown by. As […]