John Muir School

John Muir Literacy Academy provides learning opportunities to students in kindergarten through grade six. Its academic curriculum includes several subjects, such as reading, mathematics, social studies, physical education, music and science. The school s parent-teacher organization conducts several fundraising events, such as book fairs and pumpkin decorating nights. It provides a range of supplies, including pencil pouches, erasers, pencils, tissue boxes, scissors, highlighters, notebooks and folders. The school involves students in a safety patrol program where students patrol school's parking lots and intersections. Its peer mediation program trains students as mediators to help their peers solve problems. John Muir Literacy Academy is a part of Community Consolidated School District 54 and is located in Hoffman Estates, Ill.