Beardsley Junior High School

I moved to Bakersfield from Chicago In August. I am sure that its a very good school, my son is doing well academically. But I am very disappointed in the communication process of the Principal, the Vice Principal and the Superintendent. I have sent many emails regarding concerns I have including a disagreement with a suspension that was unwarranted as far its harshness was concerned. I have received no response at all. Now I am considering contacting the media. If the Principal does not communicate with a parent, let alone take the trouble of a phone call or a return email(including the superintendent) then there is no other option. Also from what I hear most teachers do not encourage healthy discussions and are unreasonable.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter goes to this school and we love it! The teachers are amazing and truley care about their students. They have amazing incentives for their students and have a spectacular band program, which my daughter is in. The principal and vice principal are amazing and want every child to be their best and encourage them daily. The parent involvement is outstanding, I love seeing so many parent involved with our childrens education.
—Submitted by a parent

My son goes to this school and it is GREAT school. They have a wonderful band. Teachers who are great with the students.
—Submitted by a parent

Beardsley Junior is a great junior high they work haed with there student. i have had three kids go there and all of them are good student due to the teachers and staff at Beardsley Junior High
—Submitted by a parent

Hi,I'm acctually a student at Beardsley right now. I love it at this school. The teachers are great and so are the kids. Everyones really nice. I graduate this year and am sad because I'll have to leave. They have an excellent principal as well as teachers. As far as I'm concerned. This is one of the best Jr. Highs in Bakersfield.
—Submitted by Melanie Currin, a student

Beardsley Intermediate is a wonderful school. The staff continally deals with difficult students, and they do so in a proactive manner. The teachers are always helpful and work very hard to grow life long learners. Unfortunatly test scores don't always demonstrate the hard work these foks up in everyday.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a child attending Beardsley Junior High School (1001 Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308) I am highly concerned with the compare schools results obtained in todays search. After comparing all Junior High Schools within a 5 mile radius (15 comparable schools), Beardsley is -46 in the API Improvement catergory (the lowest of the 15 schools). Though I am not shocked, I believe this should be looked into, however I do not know by whom or what organization. Can you help me?
—Submitted by a parent