Principal's Message

We are preparing for a wonderful 2009–2010 school year at Foothill Farms Junior High School and look forward to a year of growth, learning, and fun! School begins at 8:45 am, but each Wednesday is a late start day (10:45 a.m.) so that the instructional staff can meet and discuss how to improve the level of instruction that we deliver each week.

Junior high school can be both an exciting and confusing time for some students. No longer will they be with one teacher for the entire day. Now there are six teachers, passing periods, after school activities, and no recess.

In order to help our students better adjust to the junior high environment, Foothill Farms will be implementing an academy system for the 2009-2010 school year. Under the academy system, all four subject-area teachers work with the same group of students in order to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment. I am very excited about the academy system and how it will help our students to be successful!

Our Mission

We at Foothill Farms Junior High School will enthusiastically provide an environment that fosters lifelong learning and empowers all students to attain their highest personal growth and academic mastery.

Our Campus

• Core standards-based academics in areas of English, Math, Science and Social Studies.
• Exemplary GATE Program.
• Extensive Fine Arts Program, including Symphonic Band and Advanced Art.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) – A college readiness program with a focus on scholastic advancement and college success
• Extensive technology, including five computer labs.
• Renaissance – A motivational program which rewards and recognizes achievements and improvements in grades, attendance and citizenship.
• TECH Yes – All seventh-graders have access to this program that utilizes five computer labs resulting in Computer Certification for Students. The program meets federal requirements for computer literacy by the end of the eighth-grade.
• Videoconferencing to connect various classrooms in the district and in other countries.
• Library has approximately 11,000 volumes, computer workstations, electronic card catalogue and multimedia presentation stations and videoconference equipment.
• Athletics - Flag football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer.

Our Students

English Language Learners acquire English at a more proficient rate than their counterparts statewide.

Student Enrichment

In addition to having a Science Club, Foothill Farms participates in the Jason Project, an international, interactive multimedia science education program.

Faculty

Teachers have an average of 19 years of experience. Approximately 50 percent hold a master’s degree and eight teachers are GATE certified.

Parental Participation Opportunities

School Site Council, PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association), ELA - English Learners Advisory Council, GATE Parent Teacher Advisory Committee.