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What is Waldorf Education?

Rooted in the core principles of Public Waldorf Education, Journey School awakens curiosity in the whole child and cultivates ingenuity, compassion, and moral courage, leading Journey children towards a world of lifelong learning. The program is available for all students in K-8 and is dedicated to the optimal development of the whole child in educating the Head, the Heart and the Hands.

 

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HEAD

Thinking/Ingenuity: Journey’s Waldorf-led faculty fosters academic growth throughout the grades, by balancing imagination, risk-taking, and critical thinking with respect for the individual child.

HEART

Feeling/Compassion: Illuminating the goodness of what the world offers, Journey and its family-like community fiercely protect each child with an abundance of kindness, generosity, and gratitude for purposeful learning.

HANDS

Willing/Moral Courage: Empowering moral courage and responsibility, Journey prepares students to advocate for social justice and environmental care, bringing their highest potential into service for all of humanity.
  • The Lottery Application window for the 2026-2027 school year opens on November 16, 2026. Click here for more information.

  • Thank you for your interest in Journey School. Our application process requires that one parent or guardian attend a Virtual Tour / Information Session, before entering the lottery or being added to the wait list. Choose a link below to sign up for a tour or info session.

    Virtual Tour: Seat-based program >

    Virtual Information Session: Independent Study program >

  • Journey School is mandated to ensure that all students are up to date and/or compliant with the immunization requirements set forth by the California Department of Public Health. Learn more about our immunization requirements >>

  • The mission of Journey School is to educate TK-8th grade students in Southern California, guided by the core principles of Waldorf Education, in a public school setting. Journey School is dedicated to the optimal development of the intellect, social-emotional well-being, and physical capabilities of each student by artistically presenting core academic subjects. Waldorf education focuses on developmentally appropriate, experiential, relationship-based learning. The worldwide Waldorf education movement was founded by philosopher Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. Click here to access articles and videos about Waldorf education >>

JS Council Meeting

Next Meeting: Monday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m.

Agenda: Will be posted here 72 hours prior

Location: On campus, admin building, room 301

Schedule of Meetings
JS Council Web Page

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