Voyagers' Community School

Enrolled at the beginning of this school year. My child is bright and was not sufficiently challenged in our local public school -- a good school, but they can't be all things to all people. Here my child is advancing at an individual pace, instead of squirming impatiently and losing interest in learning. The teachers and the director are excellent, the curriculum is based on the highest standards in the country, and the emphasis on mutual respect and peaceful conflict resolution is profound. Our family had been considering a move to another state, but I don't think we can leave now, because I don't think we'll ever find a school as wonderful as this one.
—Submitted by a parent

Fantastic! My son attended public school for years K-3. He got straight A's and had many friends there but had no desire or motivation to learn. After starting at Voyager's this year he has become a curious and enthusiastic student. He reads now for enjoyment and researches things he is interested in on his own which never would have happened last year. He has made many new friends, loves all the teachers and is excited to go to school every day. He is challenged to think on his own, not just memorize facts for tests, which is so refreshing. Our public schools should be paying attention and learning from Voyager's.
—Submitted by a parent

Graduates have been accepted in local public and private high schools including Manasquan , Freehold Regional, Holmdel, Monsignoir Donovan, Christian Brothers Academy, Culinary Arts and Law and Public Service Learning Centers. This year a child has been accepted to High Tech High School, rated #1 in math and scence in the United States. 80% of the 8th grade class is choosing to attend Voyagers' High School, where they will participate in internships and independent studies and take up to 30 college credits.
—Submitted by a teacher

A wonderful school with so much to offer! Learning in fun, challenging and exciting ways!! A visionary director, and a dedicated staff of extremely knowledgeable (in your child's personal, social and academic growth) instructors. This community school has been a great experience for my son. He is thriving in this environment and wants more!! If you are looking for a school where you can be involved in your child's education, voluntter, and be a part of a community of teachers, students and families, then you won't be disappointed. Take a look for yourself!
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been attending Voyagers' since September and has been having a wonderful experience. He has the opportunity to participate in active learning experiences and explore areas of interest. He has gained a love of film making and engineering. It is a great environment for children to learn the basics and sooo much more.
—Submitted by a parent

Voyagers' Community School is made up of a community of dedicated and effective teachers, a visionary director, and children who learn to love gaining knowledge and skills by exploring the subjects they are studying. They are empowered to learn on their own as well as challenged by the teachers during classroom time. The families who send their children to this school are intelligent, involved and concerned. My son is 13 years old and has been attending for three years. He is in seventh grade and has been allowed to move much faster than he would have in public school. He is taking Algebra 1, and also high school level Physics. He is thrilled to be able to engage in these topics, rather than waiting until the rest of the kids his age are ready for them. He also participates in the school's Robotics Team. The team is headed up by a very dedicated teacher who gives his time and effort to the team to help them grow. This year, the team advanced to the State Championships where they came in FIRST PLACE for their Research Project. I highly recommend Voyagers' community school. There are many more aspects of the school I could discuss, but I am at the space the limit!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been attending Voyagers since September and absolutely loves it! The teachers work so hard and are so dedicated to each and every. She has blossomed by the warm, non judgmental atmosphere. She actually loves going to school every day and is learning so much! I couldn't be more pleased with her progress!
—Submitted by a parent

excellent teachers, staff, students and parents. completely participatory and based on community strength. my daughter has thrived in the environment at voyagers.......this is the way learning should be. fun, challenging and exciting....students are encouraged to think outside the box and viewed as partners in learning.
—Submitted by a parent

We are really happy with Voyagers. Our child began 4 months ago and loves to go to school. I am especially happy with how she is bonding with children in her class. the older kids are really kind and supportive of the younger ones. There are many opportunities to get involved with my child's school, from planning conferences and helping with class projects to community forums. the school is becoming an important community for our family.
—Submitted by a parent

The ideas behind this school make sense, but as a substitute for a "regular" school, this didn't work for us. After giving it a try, we felt our child needed more on many levels, more programs, more teachers to learn from, more children to socialize with, and so on. This school turned out to be too small and too limited for our purposes. It was even a difficult adjustment for us having one "leader" of the school, versus an administration and a Board of Education. Still, in our opinion, it is a nice option for those who have special needs children (could be wrong, but it seemed there seemed there were a higher percentage than usual with special needs), or those with unusual circumstances (such as those who homeschool for specific reasons and want a place to send their kids part time), or for those who really don't want regular school at all. Best advice is to decide what you need and are looking for, and choose very carefully.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a Great new School. If you are looking for individual attention and programs that are designed for how your child learns and an environment that fosters co-operation and celebrates individuality, this is the school. If you want a school that teaches to the test and compares students to state mandates stay way this school is not for you. This is the best place for young learners in Monmouth County! A breath of fresh air start up school with care and knowledgeable teachers and an awesome director.
—Submitted by a parent