Miss Torrey, our 5th Grade Main Class Teacher, shares the experiences of her class at their recent Catalina camping adventure: What an amazing trip we had to Catalina! On the Catalina Express Ferry over, students enjoyed the salt spray made by the ship’s wake as well as the sight of flying fish and dolphins jumping […]
posted on March 31, 2016 by
Journey School Clothing, Textile & Shoe Drive: April 1st-29th
Celebrate Earth Day the entire month of April and help earn money for Journey School! Spring Break = Spring Cleaning All Journey students are asked to bring 10 large garbage bags filled with unwanted items during the month of April that will be donated to Clothes for the Cause. Money raised will go towards the […]
posted on December 12, 2013 by
Encountering Jack Frost
Jack Frost has paid a visit to our gardens as winter approaches, and the students are experiencing first hand what Jack Frost does to plants and how they might help. The 6th grade students are especially enjoying their time in the garden on Wednesday mornings. They complete tasks previously performed by volunteers. In fact, Master […]
posted on May 16, 2013 by
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 […]
posted on April 22, 2013 by
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.
posted on February 21, 2013 by
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 […]
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 […]
