The Miquon School

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The Miquon School
Address
2025 Harts Lane Conshohocken , Pennsylvania 19428 USA
Coordinates	40°04′03″N 75°16′08″W / 40.06743°N 75.26898°W / 40.06743; -75.26898Coordinates: 40°04′03″N 75°16′08″W / 40.06743°N 75.26898°W / 40.06743; -75.26898
Information
Type	Private
Established	1932
Principal	Susannah Wolf
Grades	N–6
Gender	Coeducational
Enrollment	148
Campus size	Ten acres
Campus type	Rural
Color(s)	Maroon and white
Website	www.miquon.org

The Miquon School is an independent, parent-owned, elementary school located in Whitemarsh on the suburban outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

One of the newer buildings as it appeared in the early evening during one 3rd-4th grade's after school campfire and dusk study.

History[]

The Miquon School was founded in 1932 by a group of parents following the progressive philosophy of John Dewey. The Upper School was founded in 1970 and later became The Crefeld School.^[1]

Philosophy[]

Central to the school's philosophy is that children learn best through inquiry and discovery. They often work independently or in small teams. The joy of learning is what defines Miquon. Ownership and personal involvement in their work leads to that joy. Typical examples: 5th and 6th graders design personal projects near the end of the school year; third graders have an authors' party in which they share their original writing with parents and other students; a math lesson on scale can lead to constructing a model of the solar system that spans the length of the campus. In accordance with its philosophy, Miquon provides ample "choice time" for children to pursue their own interests. Specialist classrooms (music, science, PE, library, and art) are often open at such times so children can drop in. After graduation, students go to a wide range of middle and upper schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, including neighborhood schools and academically-selective public programs.

Beginning with a nursery group for 3- and 4-year-olds and culminating at the end of sixth grade, the school believes that treasuring and preserving childhood is one of its core goals. The outdoor play spaces are filled with children of all ages, much like an idealized neighborhood. Inclusion, mutual respect, and peaceful negotiation are necessary for this to succeed, and teachers work with children from the nursery group onward to instill such skills and attitudes. Partnerships between older and younger classrooms help to build a society in which every child is known and can feel secure. A monthly "good-of-the-school" town meeting involves every child from kindergarten and up. Led by sixth graders, the meeting gives children a chance to present problems and work together to find solutions, as well as share classroom news and make announcements.

The teaching staff consists of classroom teachers, specialists, and providers of learning support. Every home classroom is staffed by a group teacher and an assistant. Some teachers are relatively new to the school, while others have taught at Miquon for 35 years or more. The teaching staff and the administrative staff work together closely to create a vibrant and inclusive community. The students are a culturally and ethnically diverse group and come from both traditional and non-traditional families. Parents are essential partners in their children's education. Classrooms are always open to them as visitors and helpers, and teachers sustain frequent communication with them.

See also[]

• The Crefeld School

References[]

External links[]

• Official website