Model

Gifted and talented students need to feel safe, accepted, and nurtured in an environment that shows appreciation and respect for their unique gifts. The Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented Educational Model is designed around the specific nature and needs of its learners and their holistic development. It provides gifted children with the freedom to move at their own pace, flexibility in their schedules, and the ability to focus on their strengths.

• The intentionally-small school enables learners to make deep connections and build community 

• A biophilic design incorporates organic settings to promote well-being. 

• We offer guidance that empowers children to embrace their exceptionality. 

• Our programming helps learners become well-rounded individuals who can self-regulate, take on challenges, and problem solve.  

• The content is derived from research-based, best practices for the gifted and talented allowing students to arrive at the mastery level of understanding. 

Curriculum

Journeys GT curriculum is personalized to each learner's passions, interests, and learning styles. It requires students to become critical and creative thinkers and doers by taking deep dives into content and presenting the learned material via project, product, report, presentation, or performance. The content engages students in exploratory, enriching opportunities that will unlock their potential and increase their academic achievement.

Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented curriculum is: 

• Mastery-based

• Integrated Units/Themes

• Personalized

• Research-based

• Targeted

• Authentic

• Utilizing all learning modalities

• Experiential and Project-Based Learning