In the winter months, when sunlight wanes and the nights are long, festivals of lights are celebrated around the world. Among these events are the Hindu festival of Divali, the Fillipino Fiesta, the Jewish celebration of Chanukah, and the Christian celebration of Advent. As we near the darkest days of the year, we feel the […]
posted on October 22, 2015 by
All Hallow’s Eve at Journey School: Bringing Light to the Darkness
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 autumn festivals at Journey School begin with the […]
posted on September 12, 2015 by
CAASPP Individual Student Results to be Available Soon
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 […]
posted on September 11, 2015 by
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 […]
posted on May 14, 2015 by
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 […]
posted on April 23, 2015 by
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, […]
posted on May 15, 2014 by
Authentic and Deeper Learning in Journey’s 8th Grade
Haley wrote a novel. Chloe installed clean water filters in a rural Nicaraguan village. Simon studied the evolution of music and is ready to jam on the guitar. Serena tapped the wisdom of the elderly. And John explored static electricity. Do you want to see what 8th Graders are truly capable of when they’re empowered […]
