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Voyagers' Community School

Private | K-12 | 58 students

Our school is considered one of the preeminent progressive schools in the region

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 7 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted March 26, 2013

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


Posted January 15, 2013

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


Posted April 1, 2012

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


Posted February 7, 2012

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


Posted January 15, 2012

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


Posted January 15, 2012

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


Posted January 15, 2012

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


Posted January 14, 2012

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


Posted January 14, 2012

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


Posted May 22, 2011

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


Posted September 30, 2008

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


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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
Gardening teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Math specialist(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Italian
Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab
Visual arts
  • Architecture
Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
  • Visual arts
Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Theory
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Kitchen
  • Swimming pool
Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:30
School end time
  • 3:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Karen Giuffre
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Nonsectarian
Fax number
  • (732) 365-1531

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • College prep
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
  • Hybrid
  • Independent Study
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Internships
  • Multi-aged
  • Project-based
  • Reggio Emilia
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Arts (all)
  • Environmental
  • Global
  • Humanities
  • Service learning
  • Social justice
  • Technology
  • Visual arts
  • Writing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Theory
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
  • Model UN
  • Robotics club
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Volunteer time after school
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


9 out of 10students were accepted for the 2013-2014 school year.


Students accepted for the 2013-2014 school year
60
Applications received for the 2013-2014 school year
70

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year
$5000 - $14000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid

Planning ahead

College preparation / awareness offered
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
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321 West Farms Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
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Phone: (732) 842-1660

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