Archives for May 2014

Journey Alumni Advice for a Smooth High School Transition

Read these tips for high school success from Journey School alumni: Check your high school website a lot—seize opportunities Set up a meeting with your counselor—get the scoop Challenge yourself: A-G University Requirements Participate in sports, clubs, and ASB—get involved Manage your time and take good notes—be organized Take advantage of tutorials—ask for help early […]

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 […]

Journey Alumni as High School Freshmen

There were 22 graduates from the Class of 2013. We were able to reach 21 students and/or parents to ask about  Journey alumni as high school freshmen. The approximate median Semester I GPA for the class as a whole is 3.4. 14 alumni participate on school sports teams, including at the JV and Varsity levels. 3 alumni are focused […]

Where Will Journey 8th Graders Attend High School This Year?

24 promising students will graduate from Journey in 2014.  Where will the Class of 2014 head for high school? Student Future High School (Special Academic Interests) Suha Cal Prep Academy Jacob The Academy (STEM Program) Bas Capistrano Valley High School (STEM Program) Emmy Dana Hills High School (Performing Arts) Sophia Laguna Hills High School (Spanish Immersion) Hayley Trabuco Hills High […]

Carson’s Eagle Scout Project and 8th Grade Class Gift

8th Grader, Carson, and his classmates spearheaded the making of a tree bench that is a beautiful new addition to the Journey School campus. As Carson’s Eagle Scout project and the 8th Grade class gift, 8th graders measured and cut wood under Mr. Martin’s careful observation. Carson’s scout troop sealed the wood, and later, a […]

Handwork is Hands-On

Journey’s third grade curriculum meets the children during their 9-year change by emphasizing practical activities and teaching many of the basic skills necessary for living.  Each year, third graders enjoy washing, carding, spinning and dyeing wool in the handwork block, “Sheep: from fleece to fabric”.  Weaving the beautiful wool ends the school year.     […]

More Outstanding News from Mr. Martin’s Journey Class of 2010

More outstanding news from the Journey School Class of 2010 (now Seniors in High School) Simon is off to study Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego. Simon attended Journey for grades 4-8 and studied high school at Aliso Niguel. Luke is headed to San Diego State University.  Luke is carrying a 4.2 this semester […]