Archives for March 2012

Journey Alumni: Emma

Emma attended Journey for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades after home schooling through her elementary years. Emma is now a senior at the Orange County High School for the Arts. Emma has many fond memories from Journey School—especially giving and listening to 8th grade projects. According to Emma, “This unique Waldorf custom allows students to […]

Journey Alumni: Tyler W.

Tyler W. graduated from Journey’s 8th grade in 2011.  Tyler attended Journey for four years, and is now a freshman at J Serra Catholic High School. When Tyler was asked what he appreciated most about Journey School he said, “the school’s unique learning style, art, and the small family feeling.”  Tyler most cherished his, “Time […]

Journey Alumni: Emily

Emily attended Journey School for eight years—two years of Kindergarten and Grades One through Six. Like her older sister Grace, Emily also attended La Paz Middle School for junior high school—earning all A’s as well as Valedictorian recognition. Emily also received an award for outstanding achievement in Drama and Theatre. Emily is now a junior […]

Journey Alumni: Grace

Grace is a proud member of the first Journey School class. She attended Journey for a total of eight years—two years of Kindergarten through Grade Six.  Since junior high was not available at Journey for this pioneering class, Grace attended La Paz Middle School followed by four years at Mission High School. It’s hard to […]

Journey Alumni: Sophie

Alumni, Sophie graduated from Journey School in 2010 after attending for a decade—grades K-8.  Sophie is now a scholar-athlete at Carlsbad High School.  Below, Sophie reflects on Journey in her own words: “I really appreciated how small the school was and how I could go into any classroom and know every kid in that class. […]

Journey Alumni: Ellinoa

As a tot, Ellinoa attended an independent Waldorf nursery and kindergarten in her own home. She was also home schooled from grades 1-3.  In the 4th Grade, Ellinoa joined Miss Bennett’s lead class at Journey.  Ellinoa remained with us for five years, graduating from the 8th grade back in 2008. Time sure does fly. Ellinoa […]

What happens to Waldorf school graduates?

It’s natural for parents to wonder about life after Journey School and how successful Waldorf school graduates are in higher education and beyond. A Research Bulletin entitled Standing Out Without Standing Alone: Profile of Waldorf School Graduates encapsulates the results of the comprehensive Survey of Waldorf Graduates, Phase II. The statistics in this study reflect […]