Category: handbook

For Parents and Guardians
PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Journey School believes that together we can do what we cannot do alone. Our school community will grow together if we support, cooperate, and unite. To accomplish this goal, each year, The Journey School staff will Continue Reading

Uniforms
At The Journey School, we believe that wearing uniforms is important to our students’ learning. Not only do uniforms reduce unwanted distractions, but they also promote a sense of community, teamwork and ownership. Tops: purple, black, white, or gray Shorts/skirts/pants: Continue Reading

Student Health
The Journey School makes every effort to provide a healthy and safe environment for all our students and staff by providing clear health rules and procedures. Highlights are below. WHEN TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT HOME Not sure if you should Continue Reading

Academics
HOMEWORK Children will have homework required of them. Children in the intermediate and upper grades can expect to have more written work required of them; however, if time is used wisely, there is usually time in the school day to Continue Reading

Behavior Expectations and Discipline
SCHOOL PROPERTY We expect students to show respect for all school property – building, grounds, furnishings, books and equipment. In cases of willful destruction or neglect, the cost of restitution will be the responsibility of the offending student and his/her Continue Reading

Attendance Policy
Students must attend school every day that school is in session and must be on time. The teachers try to develop each child’s abilities as much as possible, and absence from school reduces learning opportunities. Even if the work is Continue Reading

Enrollment Process
ELIGIBILITY The Journey School is an open enrollment public charter school. New Kindergarten applicants must be 5 by September 1st or seek admission under The Journey School Early Kindergarten Admission Policy. For children who turn age 5 between September 2nd-December Continue Reading

Hours and Closures
THE JOURNEY SCHOOL HOURS School begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. for grades K-6. Door 3 (side door) will open at 8:00 a.m. and will remain locked until 3:00 p.m. Students should not arrive before 8:00 a.m. Continue Reading

The Journey School Handbook
Dear Families, Welcome to The Journey School family! We are excited to partner with you on your child’s life-long journey to success! We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our students need support from both home and Continue Reading