JMSG was created by a group of educators, parents and members of the community at large who believed that East Bay girls would be well served by the existence of a girls' middle school. As educators, they were inspired by the demonstrated successes of an all-girl education; as parents, they wanted the best for their daughters. The Founders believed a girls' school would enable girls to develop their individual voices and acquire the intellectual and social tools to realize their full potential.
The creators of the School brought a wide range of expertise in teaching, education administration, gender equity, child psychology, art, journalism, science, and law. They came together in the fall of 1996 from diverse backgrounds but united in a singular vision - to create an all-girls' middle school that would:
- Challenge girls’ intellectual growth
- Celebrate girls’ strong identities
- Connect girls to inspiring adults
- Ensure girls’ full participation
- Empower girls to realize their dreams
Our NamesakeJulia Morgan (1872-1957) was a renowned and innovative architect who paved the way for women in architecture. She was the first woman to graduate from the college of Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, the first woman admitted to and certified by the Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris, and the first licensed woman architect in the State of California.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Julia Morgan designed over 600 structures. Many of her public works are buildings dedicated for use by women. She excelled in math, science, and engineering while displaying a unique artistic genius. Morgan’s ability to overcome great obstacles and break barriers for women in the combined fields of art and technology makes her life and spirit an invaluable inspiration.
  
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