John Muir School

This is my thrid year at John Muir and I have found it to be the perfect match to what my family is looking for. My child has been able to learn and grow in a close family-like community. With the budgets the way they are-- all schools are loosing out on things, but I think our school is doing a good job at staying focused on our children and their futures. I also love being able to be involved with the parent group that is not pretentious and there is something for everyone. The school, staff, teachers, parent group- all believe being involved is very important. Yay- John Muir- you are growing into a mighty fine school !
--Submitted by a parent

John Muir is a unique and great example of a very good school which fosters a feeling of a tight community. Our principal, Nancy, is a wonderful administrator and leader who keeps focused on what is the most important part of any school - the students.The small school population creates a very supportive interage community which isn't duplicated anywhere elese in San Diego. Also, as my child says, the school is very much known for encouraging good citizenship which is what makes it such a good home and place like an extended family. The teachers and staff are very good: Ms. Anne in the library is fantastic; Ms. Stacey improves our science program every year; Ms. Joy and Ms. Crawford have both been great grade six teachers and I'm looking forward to the talents of the higher grade teachers in the coming years. JMAP is one of the most involved, passionate and warm parent groups that I have every met. Every year they raise the bar on fund raising and enhancing programs and the school environment (the gardens and landscaping is a beautiful work in progress) for our students. I look forward to the positiive growth and changes in our school in the years ahead.
--Submitted by a parent

Muir is a place where friends and family can be made and education can be appreciated.
--Submitted by a student

This is the second year in a row that my children have said, 'I can't believe the school year is almost over, it feels like it just started.' At other schools, there was always a painful count-down-of-days-left as soon as they returned from winter break. The K-12 structure, along with the smaller student body, give the school a calmer, safer atmosphere. Ms. Stacy (5th grade), Ms. Joy (6th grade), Ms. Caron (HS French/Spanish), and Ms. Anne (Librarian), should all be commended for their personal integrity, commitment, and quality of instruction. This school should be the model for all schools in the district, not just the exemplary exception.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the small school feel and the close family atmosphere. I also like that since it's K-12, the elementary students get services that they wouldn't get otherwise. And I think that Miss Anne the librarian is phenomenal. My daughter is in 1st grade and gave a power point presentation for Open House. That was amazing!
--Submitted by a parent

my son and a few of his friends went there after leaving a Montessori school. JM seemed to value the ideals my son had after being in Montessori for all his school life. They nurtured that and added on to it. My son was excited about going to school every day! That made all the difference in the world to me as a parent.
--Submitted by a parent

Small campus, K-12, brand NEW library, elementary science lab, great teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

a recent school award of distinguished school for academics.. our wonderful JMAP parent group who makes things happen for thier children..and finally the students who are taught to think Globally and become aware of the world around them or Global Citizens.
--Submitted by a parent

Everyone is really kind, including teachers and not just students. I have gone to many other schools but this one had been by far the best. They have awesome activities and many field trips. The students are really nice and are wonderful to the new kids.
--Submitted by a student

The atmosphere is very friendly, I was a new student last year and became friends with everyone in the class. I had gone to a bigger school the year prior to my attendance at John Muir and it has been much easier to socialize and thrive in such a smaller environment. The students are friendly and hospitable toward new students. The learning experience is very different from bigger school, and I have enjoyed my first and not my last year at John Muir.
--Submitted by a student