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!
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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
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
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
... Read more 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!!!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/07/09
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.
... Read more This is my last year at JAMS and Im going to miss it. I would recommend this school to any parent. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/08
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
... Read more 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! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
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
... Read more john adams you need to keep tabs on them the leadership is so bad that any thing can go wrong in this unhealthy environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
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
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/07
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.
... Read more I am in 6th grade and made a big mistake switching. But JAMS is just great. Read less
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Santa Monica schools — John Adams Middle School is located at 2425 16th St, Santa Monica CA 90405. 2425 16th St is in the Pico neighborhood and 90405 ZIP code in Santa Monica, CA The school district for John Adams Middle School is the Santa Monica - Malibu Unified Sd. John Adams Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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