Exceptional Experiences at Catalina in Grade 5

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 […]

6th Grade Students are “Knighted”

6th Grade students are in the midst of the Middle Ages. Throughout the year, they’ve learned about knights, King Arthur’s Roundtable, the impact of Charlemagne’s reign, the role of the church in shaping daily lives, the concept of social stratification, the importance of literacy in historical context, and much more. In typical Journey style, students […]

8th Graders Field Trip to Experience American Revolution Living History at Riley’s Farm

8th grade students traveled to Oak Glen to learn about the American Revolution. Activities included: blacksmith shop, the dreaded “taxes” related interactive activities, playing old games, weaving, grinding flour and making biscuits because of the quartering act, secretly signing up to fight for freedom using a real quill, being brought to trial for smuggling and […]