John Muir Elementary School

Posted November 6, 2009

My daughter transferred from a private school to John Muir School. We've been really happy with her experience, and her teachers have been excellent. This year in addition to academics, she's learning about opera and some of the great artists. She has dance class, gardening and cooking class, as well as recorder lessons.
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Posted October 12, 2009

The learning and social environment so stimulated my granddaughter who was in kindergarten last year, that she was upset at the thought that she would have to have a summer vacation or three months without going to John Muir. They are definitely doing something right there!!

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Posted October 3, 2009

John Muir is the smallest school in student population. It allows the parents and staff to know the names of all the students. The students know we care when we call them by name.
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Posted January 16, 2009

My son is in his 3rd year at John Muir. Generally, the teachers are outstanding. Despite its being the smallest public school in Berkeley, the building and grounds are extraordinary - a huge grassy field, a creek and playground. The classrooms are large and sunny. The PTA has a dedicated and welcoming core of involved parents. Probably the most special thing about the school is how responsive the administration and teachers have been to my son's needs. Our first year, my son had a traumatic experience (not at all connected to the school.) When I informed the school of what had happened to our son, everyone from the principal, to the school secretary, to his homeroom teacher took an ongoing and active interest in his well being and recovery. We felt incredibly supported. My son has also thrived academically, he has developed a great love and skill at reading and math.
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