About Journey's school
Journey's School: A Premier Independent School in Teton Valley and Jackson
Journey's School, formerly known as Mountain Academy, is a prestigious independent school that offers education from preschool to grade 12. With two campuses located in Teton Valley, ID and Jackson, WY, Journey's School provides an exceptional learning environment for students who seek academic excellence and personal growth.
At Journey's School, the faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of each student. The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also fostering creativity and critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, music programs, community service projects, outdoor expeditions and more.
The Preschool program at Journey's school is designed for children aged 3-5 years old. The program focuses on developing social-emotional skills through play-based learning activities that encourage curiosity and exploration. Children learn about language arts (reading & writing), math concepts (numbers & counting), science (nature & animals) as well as art & music.
The Elementary program at Journey's school spans from Kindergarten through Grade 5. This program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that help students develop critical thinking skills while also building strong foundations in core subjects like reading comprehension & writing fluency; mathematics; science; social studies; art; music etc.
The Middle School program at Journey’s school covers grades 6-8th grade where students continue their academic journey with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies which integrate multiple subjects into one project or unit of study. Students learn how different disciplines relate to each other by exploring topics such as history/culture/geography/religion/literature/science/mathematics/art/music etc., all within the context of real-world issues or problems they may encounter later in life.
Finally comes the High School Program which covers grades 9-12th grade where students prepare themselves for college-level work by taking advanced courses in various subjects including English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics (Algebra I-II/Geometry/Trigonometry/Precalculus/Calculus), Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics), Social Studies(History/Government/Economics) , Foreign Languages(Spanish/French/Mandarin Chinese/Latin) , Fine Arts(Music/Theater/Dance) etc., along with electives like Robotics/Coding/Journalism/Public Speaking/Creative Writing etc..
One unique aspect of Journey’s school is its commitment to sustainability education which teaches students about environmental stewardship practices such as recycling/composting/reducing waste/water conservation/solar energy usage/green transportation methods etc.. This helps instill values like responsibility towards nature among young minds so they can become responsible citizens who care about preserving our planet for future generations.
Another unique feature of this independent school is its Outdoor Education Program which takes advantage of the natural beauty surrounding both campuses by offering opportunities for outdoor adventures like hiking/camping/backpacking/kayaking/skiing/snowboarding/fishing/horseback riding/mountain biking/climbing/etc.. These experiences help build resilience among young learners while also teaching them valuable life skills such as teamwork/problem-solving/risk-taking/self-confidence/self-awareness/etc..
In conclusion,Journey’s school offers an unparalleled educational experience that prepares young learners not only academically but also socially/emotionally/spiritually/environmentally/outdoorsy-wise so they can become well-rounded individuals who contribute positively towards society throughout their lives!