Burbank, California, John Muir Middle School

	John Muir Middle School 1111 North Kenneth Rd, Burbank, California Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 818.558.5320 Fax: 818.841.4637
Welcome to the John Muir Middle School Website John Muir, a California Distinguished School, is the largest of the District's three middle schools. Our mission is to create and maintain a school climate that is safe, nurturing, and academically focused. Our goals are: 1. Designing and implementing instructional programs to ensure that all students master the State of California Academic standards and Burbank Unified School District expectancies for each subject area at each grade level. 2. Promoting the use of a variety of instructional strategies to enable students of all ability levels to experience academic success. 3. Utilizing technology as a part of instruction in all subject areas. 4. Conducting a variety of activities that promote mutual respect and civility. We are preparing our students for the 21st century and are committed to providing an academically rigorous program for all students. Our theme this year is "Personal Responsibility". We believe in providing the support necessary to make all students successful while helping them to become independent learners. In addition to an outstanding academic program, John Muir has award winning drama, vocal music, and instrumental music programs. Other elective programs include a variety of food classes, a fully equipped technology lab, and 4 computer labs. John Muir Middle School provides an atmosphere that encourages student achievement and success. History of John Muir Middle School Known as John Muir Middle School today, the school first came into being in 1922 when a separate school for the 7th and 8th grades was organized and called John Muir Intermediate School. John Muir started out with less than two hundred students and six teachers. The John Muir Parent Teachers Association was formed in 1923 and has been an active, integral part of the school ever since. The 9th grade was added to John Muir Intermediate School in 1925 and the name of the school was changed to Burbank Junior High School. At this time there were 670 students and about 25 teachers. In 1929 the name of the school was changed once again, to John Muir Junior High. The school's original location was at 220 East Grinnell Drive. In 1952, its current buildings were completed and the school was moved to 1111 Kenneth Road. From 1922 up until the present time, John Muir has had 11 principals. The first principal was Elliot B. Thomas who served for 8 years. Allan H. Burnside served the longest amount of time, 19 years, from 1962 to 1981. Under the tenure of William Kuzma, John Muir once again experienced change, sending the 9th grade to the high school and receiving the 6th grade from the elementary schools, becoming John Muir Middle School. Bruce Osgood was selected to be principal in 1999 and is currently serving as principal. Today, John Muir Middle School is a place where students experience success and healthy self-esteem in a positive atmosphere of learning where all relationships are approached with mutual respect. John Muir is the largest of Burbank's three middle schools with an enrollment of 1440 students. Selected as a California Distinguished School in 1988, 1994 and 1998, Muir Middle School has successfully implemented many fine programs which combine to create an outstanding overall education program. John Muir enjoys a high attendance rate of 94.7 actual attendance. Additionally, John Muir has an excellent support staff of 3.4 counselors. The SAT-9 is administered to all 6th-8th grade students. From the results of the SAT-9, the State of California assigns an Academic Performance Index (API) score to each school. In 1999, our API was 669. We were expected by the state to raise our score 6 points. Our staff and students worked hard and our score on the 2000 test rose 43 points! Our teachers have focused on teaching the State of California Standards, and our students have responded with increased scores.
DISCIPLINE RULES
In addition to the district rules, the following discipline rules were adopted for John Muir Middle School after input from representatives of parents, teachers, school administrators and pupils.
JOHN MUIR PUPILS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Demonstrate appropriate concern for the health and safety of themselves and others: Fighting, pushing, shoving, and horseplay are prohibited. Also verbal comments used with the intent to provoke a conflict. Use, possession, or sale of tobacco or controlled substances is prohibited. Possession or use of drug paraphernalia or dangerous objects, such as weapons, chains, stink bombs, fireworks, or other explosives, on campus is prohibited. Safety rules and conduct concerning automobiles, bikes, and traffic must be followed. Students may not ride bikes, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades or scooters on campus. Running is not allowed on campus. Sunglasses are prohibited on campus unless permission has been granted. Use of perfumes, scented lotions or hair sprays at school is prohibited. Grooming items (combs, brushes, make-up & deodorant) are restricted to the restrooms and locker room. Be respectful of school employees and fellow pupils: Classroom rules developed by each teacher must be followed. Use of profane, inflammatory or derogatory language or action is prohibited. Courtesy to others should be maintained through quiet talk and safe passage, especially in lunch areas and hallways. Lunch area rules and boundaries must be observed. Board Policy on limitations in appearance must be followed. Students are to follow the instructions of any adult on campus. Take appropriate care of all school property and equipment: Graffiti or vandalism is prohibited. Possession of items used for graffiti or vandalism is prohibited. (examples of such items include marking pens and white out) Playground and playing field rules pertaining to the safe and proper use of equipment must be followed. Library books must be returned promptly. Safety rules, in handling laboratory equipment, shop equipment or musical instruments, must be followed. Students who damage school property or other student's property will be responsible for payment of such damage. Cooperate in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment: Toys, pets or other disruptive articles should not be brought to school without permission of an appropriate teacher or administrator. Restrooms must be used properly. Matches and flammable or explosive devices are prohibited. Pupils out of class must have a proper pass or authorization. Littering is prohibited. Forgery, cheating lying is not allowed. Gum is not allowed anywhere on campus. Eating is restricted to the eating areas only. Administrative permission must be obtained prior to sale of any items on campus. Theft is prohibited. Water bottles are allowed on campus except when the privilege is specifically revoked by a staff member. Students may not bring electronic devices, laser pointers, games and related items such as Walkman type radios, CD's or CD players without teacher or administrator permission CA Ed. Code 51512. Possession of electronic signaling devices such as pagers and cell phones is prohibited while on campus or while attending any school-sponsored activities. CA Ed. Code 48901.5 DRESS STANDARDS: In accordance with Board Policy 5021, Limitations on Appearance, John Muir Middle School has adopted the following dress standards: Pupils must dress appropriately for educational activities in which they will participate so as not to endanger their health, safety, and welfare. In keeping with this standard, pupils are expected to wear safe shoes. Shoes with open toes or open heels or heels over 1 inch are not allowed. Pupils are expected to exhibit grooming and clothing which promote healthful and sanitary conditions Hats of all types, bandanas or hair nets, oversized clothing, or any clothing advertising drugs, alcohol, tobacco or sex is prohibited. In order to promote a proper learning environment, excessive showing of skin or undergarments which might be disruptive to normal school activities is prohibited. Examples of such might include, but not be limited to: See-through tops, short shorts, very long or very short skirts, low-cut tops, all crop tops (determined by lifting the arms, if your skin shows at the waist, then it is prohibited), spaghetti strap tops, tank tops, off the shoulder tops or tube tops, and cut off or frayed pants. Pupils shall not display any material which so incites pupils as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of substantial disruption of the orderly process of school. Each teacher may also adopt rules, consistent with state laws, Board Policies, and these school rules. Pupils are required to comply with lawful directives by school officials. We appreciate your support of our efforts to ensure a safe and orderly school for all pupils.
BELL SCHEDULES

Regular Schedule
Period	Times	Minutes
Home Room	8:00 - 8:10	10
1	8:00 - 9:06	51
2	9:11 - 10:02	51
Nutrition	10:02 - 10:14	12
3	10:19 - 11:10	51
4	11:15 - 12:05	50
Lunch 1	12:05 - 12:45	40
Reading 1	12:50 - 1:10	20
Reading 2	12:10 - 12:30	20
Lunch 2	12:30 - 1:10	40
5	1:15 - 2:05	50
6	2:10 - 3:00	50
6	2:20 - 3:00	40
6	1:34 - 2:15	41

Our schedule rotates which means that on Monday our schedule is Homeroom, Period 1, 2, 3, 4, Lunch, 5, 6. Tuesday's schedule is Homeroom, Period 2, 3, 4,5, Lunch, 6, 1. Wednesday's schedule is Homeroom, Period 3, 4, 5, 6, Lunch, 1, 2. Etc.