John Malcom School is located about four miles from the Pacific Ocean in scenic LagunaNiguel, California. The school opened in September 1994 as an Environmental Science Academy. A rigorous and comprehensive instructional program has been implemented that has three main areas of focus: environmental science, community service, and character education. The Malcom staff is committed to providing a quality learning environment that emphasizes these focal areas while meeting the individual needs of all students.
Children in grades K-5 are involved in an academic program that includes integrated science activities. A comprehensive, well articulated sequence of outdoor science activities hasbeen implemented. An Environmental Science Exploratorium is planned that will feature an agriculture center to compliment the school's Earth Lab. The ultimate goalof the science curriculum at John Malcom Elementary School is to help students appreciate the importance of their relationship to the environment and all living things.
The Kids in Community Service program at Malcom School provides students with on-going opportunities to participate in community service. A variety of projects are presented on an individual, classroom, and school-wide basis. An emphasis is placed on activities that are consistent with the school's focus on environmental science and marine ecology.
John Malcom elementary school is preparing students for tomorrow's workplacewhile nurturing character development, good citizenship, and responsibility. The Malcom staff has formed a partnership with the parent community to foster strong character values in all students. Working together, parents and staff have implemented a comprehensive character education program that is apparent in every aspect of school life at John Malcom.
At John Malcom Elementary School the intellectual, physical, emotional, and moral capacities of each child is nurtured. Students feel support for their social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The unique backgrounds and experiences that children bring to their classrooms are recognized and celebrated. At Malcom School the ultimate goal is to ensure that every student will lead a fulfilling life as a productive worker, concerned citizen,and thoughtful individual. In short, the staff is committed to making sure that John Malcom Elementary School has a positive, enduring, and profound impact on every child who attends.