Prospective Families

John Muir FAQ

It’s small, it’s delightful. What makes us stand out?
Average class size is

Our wonderful principal, Jeremy “Paco” Furlan, has been with the school since ___.

We have two classes per grade, from TK through 5th grade.

TK (Transitional Kindergarten) is a free public-school program that is essentially an extra public-school grade and is designed to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. 

Students who turn 4 by September 1st can enroll in TK. Students who turn 5 by September 1st can enroll in Kindergarten.

TK students are in classrooms with direct access to the TK/Kinder playground yard and in-classroom bathrooms appropriate for their size.

TK and Kindergarten students gather in the morning and have their recess on the playground yard.
1st-5th graders gather in the morning and have their recess on the blacktop.

Our students have multiple extended care program options. You can learn more about them through this link: Extended Care.

  • BEARS is the before and after-school care program run by the Berkeley Unified School District.

  • Kids in Motion is a private, state-licensed before and after-school child care program on campus.

  • IntraMUIRals are extracurricular programs that take place on campus right after school ends.

  • Students can be bused to other after-school programs, such as __ at Willard Park and ?

School Tours

During enrollment season, families are invited to visit BUSD's elementary school sites.

Guided tours by current John Muir caregivers will be held on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. starting on November 13, 2025 and running through January 15, 2026 (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Winter Break).

​If you'd like to schedule a tour, call NAME at NUMER or complete this form.​​​​

​Please note, per BUSD policy:

  • Please make an appointment before visiting John Muir so we know to expect you.

  • Upon arriving at the school, report to the front office.

  • Visits are for adults only. To avoid disrupting the classrooms, we kindly ask that no children, including infants, accompany you.

 For complete and up-to-the date admissions information, refer to the BUSD enrollment page. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Enrollment

You have to enroll through BUSD. Make sure you have all of the right forms!

Berkeley is zoned for different schools.

There are 3 rounds of enrollment application.

When do people find out?

Once you enroll, make sure that you register at the school!