Beardsley Junior High School, Bakersfield, California

Beardsley Junior High School
1001 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, California 93308
Phone: (661) 392-9254
Fax: (661) 399-3925
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Welcome

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It is with great pride that I welcome you to Beardsley Junior High School. Our building is home to nearly 400 students in grades seven and eight and over 20 staff members. At all hours of the day and night, the building is alive with the sound of people working, playing, laughing and enjoying all kinds of educational activities, athletic events, musical performances, art exhibitions and the like.

During an average day, students and staff can be seen reviewing classroom lessons, studying for exams, working together on club initiatives, planning field trips, or working on individual projects. Our dedicated teaching staff works incredibly hard to provide exceptional teaching reflective of the best practices in education and also to provide as many extra help opportunities for students who are struggling and for students who wish to be challenged at higher levels. Our teachers’ commitment to our students is what sets them apart from many other faculties across the state.

Beardsley Junior High School prides itself on a course catalog that boasts nearly 28 courses. In addition to the major subject areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education, students may opt to take classes in Art, Music, Technology, and Computers. The variety of courses and levels of these courses are without fail the most impressive aspect of Beardsley Junior High School.

I have learned many things during my thirty-year career. Perhaps what is most important is the notion that everyone needs to feel connected to someone or something to be a productive member of that group. I see that come to fruition on a daily basis in my job. Students are encouraged to find their passion and connect with the person or people who are involved with that activity. With the many sports teams and music and choir offerings at Beardsley Junior High School, I would like to think there is something for everyone. What has impressed me most though is the maturity that our students demonstrate and the consistent theme of acceptance that is evident among our student body. We recognize that our school community is a microcosm of “the real world” and we understand that we must respect each other and learn to live together in peace and harmony. Our mission is to educate each and every student to better prepare him or her for the world beyond Beardsley Junior High School and I feel that our students are well prepared.

I look forward to each day with optimism and enthusiasm because Beardsley Junior High School is an outstanding place to live, work and play!