John Adams Middle School in Burbank, California

“My son had a great experience at JAMS. The quality of opportunity -- for those who want to reach -- is amazing. The science magnet teachers he had were terrific -- and their curriculum enabled my son to achieve near-perfect scores on the state testing in science! The instrumental music program is beyond compare because of the respectful, talented, and amazing leadership of Ms. Woo and her dedicated staff. Plus, Russ's after-school jazz band is just wonderful! The opportunity for math-oriented students to take geometry is fabulous as well. The only academic concern my son had was that the school didn't offer something more targeted in humanities/english for bright, motivated students... but I understand that's now in process. JAMS has much to offer its motivated students, and both the administration and teachers seemed to do their job very well. My son reached for opportunity, and the school had it for him.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I love my school because its very diverse in its teachings and its students. the teachers are all incredible and the priciple has turned this schol around in the last couple of years. the test scores are high but the moral of the school is even higher.....and thats what counts!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“John Adams has an excellent music program.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My son was not in this district and I kept in at JAMS for 3 years due to the nurturing,kind support that he received. The Principal,teachers, and liasons do all they can to help a child succeed. Hats off to those who still care about the welfare of a child ! Thank you ! Robin and Priest”
This review was posted by a parent.

“As a student i think that JAMS is an awesome school. I mean this both learning wise and activity wise. I am currently and 8th grader here. I graduate as the class of 2009!!!! We have great teachers and students. Most if not all the teachers are really good at their job and you learn alot i mean it trust me. JAMS has a great Music program the best in the entire SMMUSD. They have an awesome Science Magnet Program. If you are in science Magnet then you take field trips to Yosemite in 7th and to Astro Camp in 8th, which os located in Idylwild, CA. Bottom line is this school is great and you and your child will love it!!!!!!”
This review was posted by a student.

“John adams is a great school. Even though they are pretty strict they have a lot of fun activities like yosemite, I myself went and had an incredible time and it was beauitful. I actually had horrible math grades in Elementary school and amazed to say that i actually have WAY better gardes in this school. This is my last year at JAMS and Im going to miss it. I would recommend this school to any parent.”
This review was posted by a student.

“This School is great for all grades. My kids couldn't wait to get their own lockers and they did in 6th, 7th and 8th grade they go their own locker. And for the kids that love to play Basketball JAMS is also great for that because JAMS Basketball team has won the championship 3 times in a row the last three years. And it is also great for African American students who want to learn and have fun. And teacher will always email you if something is wrong. And you can always check your children s on the website. But best of all the Teacher care about your children s they treat them like they are their own. So if you are a parents looking for a Middle School John Adams is right for you!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I've been a parent at John Adams for the last six years and have been very impressed with the work of the school leadership and staff. I found John Adams (JAMS) to be a solid, diverse middle school with some exceptional programs. The science magnet program is rigorous and hands-on. The Spanish Immersion program is a jewel with very talented and dedicated teachers. And the music program is better than most high schools could hope for. Teachers and administrators also make consistent and creative attempts to close achievement gaps and put all children on the road toward college. As in any school, there is variety in the staff, but overall the faculty is strong and the school leadership is committed to growth and excellence. There were lots of people at JAMS who went the extra mile for my children and who will be long be remembered.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The principal and the vice principal are very detached from kids they say they know what's going on but do not. All the people working in the office are very good. But the teachers are hit and miss. The P.E. Dept. Is good and the best dept. Is the music they get a++ if your kids end up going to john adams you need to keep tabs on them the leadership is so bad that any thing can go wrong in this unhealthy environment.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter is in the sixth grade at JAMS. I do not recommend this school to parents of children in Special Education. I feel that this school could be much better if the financial resources that are available were implemented. I am however impressed by the music program. This is the only thing that impresses me about this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I went to this school for the first 2 weeks but then dropped out to be with my friends at Paul Revere. I honestly don;t know why. I loved John Adams, it was so fun and the teachers were absolutely excekllent and I strongly reccomend this school. Small class size, great teachers, and overall excellence. I am in 6th grade and made a big mistake switching. But JAMS is just great.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“I moved to the Santa Monica school district because they are known to be excellent schools. My child is not making the same kind of academic progress that she made in our prior home of Arlington, Virginia, and the teachers don't seem to have the same interest in the students. There seems to be a general apathy between the students and the teachers, but overall, the school appears to be better than the options in Los Angeles.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The school is good overall. The teachers are dedicated in the progress of your child. They have a really good website. You can check your childs grades and assignments. Very informative.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I have 4 children at JAMS and I truly love the results given of my 3 eight graders of their last 2yrs at JAMS, I have a 6th grader and she loves JAMS especially her teachers who put so much into the learning and how the teachers keep into contact with parents. thank you so much teachers and staff for everything you do for our kids.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“JAMS is a great school! My son has some of the most dedicated teachers I have ever met. He is involved their music program,Ms.Woo and Ms.Hardisty are amazing,encouraging teachers.The science magnet program is incredible going to Yosemite in 7th grade and Astro camp in 8th, along with everything else they do throughout the year. Our experience has been one of a private school without the eliteism. And its incedibly multiculteral, a great reflection of our world today.”
This review was posted by a parent.