The John Muir SchoolAshland Public Schools

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

The Clearest Way to the Universe is through a forest wilderness. John Muir

The Continuous Learning Community

• Created in 1993• First through Fifth

Grade• School within a

School

John Muir2006

An Independent Public School

• Natural Science and Art• Primary Research• Experience Based• Constructivism• Workshop Model

• Thematic Units• Individualized• Community and Culture• Continuity and Consistency • Age Integrated

Natural Science and Art

Age Integrated

Community and Culture

Constructivism

• Experience Based• Developmental Level

Workshop Model

The John Muir School is right for you if

you believe in:

• Small communities• Experience based learning• Outdoor education• Contextual curriculum• Qualitative Assessment

you want a school that has:

• Joyful communities• Collaborative learning• Singing and dancing• Hiking and exploring