I have been a teacher at BYMS for 14 years. I appreciate the diversity in the school population and the general desire on the part of students and parents for success. I know that I plan each day for the success of all of my students. The public is generally unaware of the number of extra hours that
... Read more many of our faculty members spend each day preparing for the next. Regularly I find myself in the xerox room with other teachers until 6 PM or later. One sign of our satisfaction with Bernardo is the fact that we continue to have many of our own children attend Bernardo, most of whom on on transfer. I don't believe that most schools can make the same claim. Bernardo Yorba is a successful Distinguished and Blue Ribbon school because that not are the students works in progress but we as a staff are too. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/22/09
My daughter went to this school. Overall education was superior however, the staff needs to be more involved with the everyday struggles of students. Between bulling and taking teachers sides, when the student may actually be right., they need to seriously improve. I left the school for my daughters
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Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
Kudos to all the administration, faculty, staff and parents who worked towards Bernardo Yorba Middle School's recognition as a '2009 California Distinguished School'! All your hard work is much appreciated. Thanks, 'A Grateful Parent'
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
My second child is attending BYMS. Teachers and staff are first rate, plenty of choices for students. The music program under Rita Watson is one of the best.
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
I went to this school for 2 years (7th and 8th). This school taught me alot. I had the best teachers, and friends. This school was awarded a blue ribbon school and i think it is. Thank you to the principal for being there and being the best principal ever!
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Posted by a student on 06/25/07
AS being my second year here at BYMS, i would say that it is a great school, with wonderful departments. Not only am i in advanced art, but advanced drama as well. They are both excellent classes with tons of fun. I highly recommend both of them. For the uniforms though, well... lets just say i could
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Posted by a student on 01/20/07
Bernardo Yorba Junior High School is a Blue Ribbon Award Winning School. It is a great school. I wish it was a three instead of two year school. The kids look sharp in their uniforms. I have two sons there. The are bright and very well educated and it was not anything I did. I was used to being so
... Read more involved with their elementary school and needed to be for their grade outcome. At Bernardo, they know what they need to know before they get home. They teach me when they tell me about their classes. I am very impresses with this school. The principal is always present and cares for each and every student there is no room for misbehaving there because the staff is involved. Like I said, I wish it was a three year school. I am very glad we were able to attend BYMS. Thank you Mr.Dolan. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/08/06
One year ago our family moved into this school district from the Orange School district. The education program provided by Bernardo Yorba is a quantum leap over the program we experienced at Portola Middle School (grades 6-8).I am just trying to figure out a way to provide the incentive for my twins
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/03
Bernardo Yorba is the worst school in not only the city, but the country as well. Most of the teachers think that it is inconvienient for you to ask a question or find out your grade. They give you this look like, why the heck would you ask me that?
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Yorba Linda schools — Bernardo Yorba Middle School is located at 5350 Fairmont Blvd, Yorba Linda CA 92886. 5350 Fairmont Blvd is in the 92886 ZIP code in Yorba Linda, CA The school district for Bernardo Yorba Middle School is the Placentia Yorba Linda Usd. Bernardo Yorba Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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