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.