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Journeys Lutheran School (formerly Lutheran Special School & Education Services) is a 3rd through 12th-grade school providing Christ-centered special education programs to students with unique learning challenges and/or emotional difficulties. Most students qualify and participate in the state of Wisconsin's Special Needs Scholarship Program. The student body is racially diverse -- 57% are Black or African American, 9% are Hispanic or Latino, 24% are white, and 10% are 2 or more races. 53% of all students were at or under the poverty line.
In fall 2023, Journeys introduced the “Crossroads Classroom” designed to teach students with more complex academic, emotional, and behavioral needs life skills to empower independence in addition to academic core subjects. The impact of this initiative is profound, as it equips students with the skills they need to navigate life beyond the classroom. Key life-skills components include community skills, vocational skills, art and music, hygiene and grooming, safety, chores, maintenance, health and cooking, and religion.
Journeys recognizes that achieving independence is one of the cornerstones of human existence and teaching life skills that promote individuality should be an integral part of the special education system, not an afterthought.
Primary Focus Area: Prepares students from K-8 and high school with unique learning challenges to maximize their God-given spiritual, academic, emotional, and social potential
Lutheran Affiliation: LCMS
Location: 5425 S. 111th Street, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Website: https://www.journeyslutheran.org/
Funding will support: Journeys Lutheran School currently has two playgrounds. One playground features newer equipment and a rubberized safety surface, conveniently situated next to the school building for easy student access. This location also provides nearby bathroom facilities and first aid if needed. The second playground is located across the parking lot, near a busy street, and about 250 yards away from the school building. It has older equipment and a wood chip playing surface, making it less accessible for students in terms of proximity to facilities and assistance. The proposed plan is to move the second playground next to the first one, creating a larger, more accessible play area for the students. In addition, upgrading to newer and more modern equipment would significantly enhance the students' play experience and safety.
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