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John Muir Magnet School for Global Citizenship offers a curriculum designed to build responsible and productive global citizens who are prepared to become leaders in their community. the K-12 grade span and small class size promotes a family atmosphere in a personalized learning environment.
Through Paideia learning strategies, students are challenged to analyze, to question, and to think critically. Cultural awareness is stressed through an expanded social science program that includes communication and collaboration with students in other counties. School-wide programs address the skills and knowledge needed to understand worldwide traditions.
True to our name, John Muir also addresses the challenges of protecting and enhancing the environment.
Our
key features at the elementary level:
• Inquiry–based, hands-on science
• Grades 4-6 have instrumental music
• Professional librarian and PE instruction
• Separate play area for primary
• Separate lunch time for elementary
Cluster
Order:
12% Cluster
1
30% Cluster 2
58% Cluster 3
Tours
and Parent Events:
For registration
and tour information please call our office at (858) 268-1954.
Magnet and All School Fairs
November 14, 2009 : Magnet Fair
Januray 30th, 2010: All School Fair
Community
Partnerships:
Arts Alive Banners (city of Solana Beach)
Athletes for Education (AFE)
Capoeira Brasil
College of Justice and Peace (USD)
Global School Net
International Studies Educaion Project (SDSU)
Muir College (UCSD)
National Paideia Center
Pacific Children's Theatre
Qualman Photographic Images
The Old Globe
U.S. Marine Corp Military Air Logistics (MAL#16)
World Link (USD)
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Mission Statement
The mission of John Muir School is to create a community of empowered learners who are productive global citizens.
Vision Statement
John Muir’s program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values to achieve academic excellence through a focus on global responsibilities. Utilizing Paideia learning strategies, technology, and project-based learning, we prepare our students to become life-long learners who collaborate effectively, work creatively, and think critically to benefit themselves, their communities and the world.
SMART Goals: How will we mark our progress toward our vision?
•By July 2009, a minimum of 44.5% of Muir students will attain proficiency or better in English Language Arts, as measured by the Spring 2009 CST. The percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency of better, as measured by the CST, will increase from 14.6% to 21%. The percentage of Special Education students attaining proficiency or better will increase from 24.1% to 28%.
• By July 2009, a minimum of 43.5% of Muir students will attain proficiency or better in Mathematics, as measured by the Spring 2009 CST. The percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency or better, as measured by the CST, will increase from 23.4% to 28%. The percentage of Special Education students attaining proficiency or better will increase from 26.7% to 30%.
• By September 2009, Muir’s K-12 student enrollment will be at least 400 students.
• By June 2010, 100% of Muir teachers will implement a minimum of two Paideia coached projects in their major teaching area, as measured by course syllabus and principal observation.
• By July 2009, at least 95% of all 12th grade students will have scored proficient or above on both the ELA and Mathematics portions of the CAHSEE and will have completed the required courses needed for graduation.
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