John Muir School in San Bruno, San Mateo County, United States | School

The John Muir School community in San Bruno, California, United States believes that our children are our most precious resources for the future. We believe that education is a partnership between children, their families, and our School. John Muir School teachers believe that all children can learn and succeed in a safe environment. High expectations lead our students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, skillful communicators, and responsible, respectful, and curious citizens.

We invite you to experience the FISH! Philosophy at John Muir School in San Bruno, California. These four practices give us a common structure and vocabulary and help us relate to each other in respectful and caring ways.

1. Be There means to pay attention, listen, and be respectful.
2. Choose Your Attitude means to realize that we all have choices in how we react to situations.
3. Make Their Day refers to acknowledgement, which can range from a simple thank you to a formal award.
4. Play refers to excitement and enjoyment through learning; not running wild, but having fun, trying new things, and playing in defined ways.

Mission

The John Muir School Community in San Bruno fosters a thoughtful, caring environment in which each child engages in social, emotional, and intellectual learning experiences. These opportunities help our students master challenging academic standards. John Muir School empowers all students to become inspired, lifelong learners with high expectations who think for themselves, and are responsible, contributing members of society.