John Muir Charter School @ the Urban
Corps of San Diego County
More than 80% of
participants in the Urban Corps
program are high-school drop-outs
and more than 50% are single
parents. The Urban Corps of San
Diego County is firmly committed
to providing an educational program
that emphasizes the integration
of work-learn and academic education,
and maintaining a standard of
excellence that places Corps
members and their needs at the
core of everything it does.
Through
its partnership with the John
Muir Charter School,
Urban Corps provides individuals
the opportunity to attain
their high school diploma.
The high school diploma program
integrates work-learn education
as well as general academics.
In 1998,
the Nevada County Superintendent
of Schools approved the charter
of John Muir Charter School.
Muir exclusively serves participants
in the California Conservation
Corps, eight local conservation
corps, ten YouthBuild and
two Job Corps programs at
38 sites around the state.
These local,
state and federal programs
require their participants to attend high school if they do
not yet have their high school
diplomas. Muir currently enrolls approximately 1,000 students.
While working for Urban Corps of
San Diego County, corps members
learn important job skills while they help enhance and protect
San Diego County’s natural resources. Participants
bring their strong work ethic into the Muir classroom where they
work with credentialed teachers on coursework tailored to meet
their individual needs. Using state-of-the-art computer assessments
that provide detailed academic diagnostics on each student our
education staff is readily able to address student’s individual
learning needs, tailor instruction
accordingly, and provide each participant with a comprehensive
graduation plan.
We provide several scholarship opportunities to
enable students to pursue college
or advanced vocational training. If you would like to donate
to our scholarship fund, please contact our Development Director
at (619) 235-6884
