AcademicsThe John Muir School's practices and curriculum are guided by the following principles of learning and community.
- Children learn new concepts in relationship to previous knowledge and experience
- The construction of knowledge by the child leads to comprehensive, authentic learning
- Interaction with the natural world supports academic growth
- Arts serve as the human expression of beauty allowing children to honor and communicate their experience
- Positive social relationships are essential to a successful learning community
- Small schools enhance student comfort and learning
- The behavior of children indicates their emotional comfort and the community's health
- The teacher's art is to create a stimulating atmosphere and participate as a learner