John Muir Fundamental School staff and parents are committed to a K-5 instructional program that provides all students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become lifelong learners, to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and to gain the cultural understanding, democratic principles and civic values necessary for effective participation in a democratic society. The success of this program is based on a continuum of learning experiences that address the special academic, social and physical needs of all students; the access of all staff members to staff development opportunities to expand the knowledge and skills required to meet the identified needs of students; and a strong collaborative partnership with parents and the community.