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What is cottage school?

The Cottage School is a multicultural, non-sectarian and non-selective learning community that values and fosters the children's spirit of discovery to sustain their innate abilities and passion for learning. We create a non-competitive environment where creativity and the joy for learning are nurtured.

Why do teachers respect and feed the child's innate sense of curiosity?

The teachers respect and feed the child's innate sense of curiosity, fostering a life-long passion for learning. Children naturally seek information and our school honors the child's natural abilities to learn from the whole.

How do students develop their imaginations?

They develop their imaginations by building and creating environments, using silks, wool, wooden play structures, handmade dolls, and blocks. Relevant Articles.

What is organic education?

Organic education embraces the natural desire to learn that comes from within the child when the child is intrinsically motivated. Respecting the child’s natural development and pace. Considering individual needs, desires, passions, and ways of learning.

Is Cottage School discriminatory?

The school has a non-discriminatory policy and accepts students on a year-round, non-selective basis. The Cottage School develops a love of learning, free of pressure and sustained by a spirit of discovery at a pace that accompanies the students. The teachers respect and feed the child's innate sense of curiosity, ...

District News

Read more about Barrett Middle School students put signatures on new building in construction tradition.

Barrett Middle School students put signatures on new building in construction tradition

San Juan Unified celebrated its traditional wall signing inside John Barrett Middle School’s future MP building music room on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Board Briefs: Feb. 15, 2022

Check here for highlights from the most recent board meeting on Feb. 15.

An update on masks in San Juan Unified schools

While district staff continue to closely monitor the conversation and prepare to promptly implement any changes, current state requirements that masks be used indoors for all students and adults remain in place.

Message from the Principal

We have come to the end of our "Kindness Week," and I must say that we truly had a wonderful time. The students participated throughout the week and filled our school with smiles, love and laughter.

Need to Know

SCHOOL INFO: Classes begin promptly at 8:50am and end at 3:10pm. Students who arrive after 8:50am must stop at the office for a late pass. Please make every effort to make sure your child arrives on time.