Bernal Intermediate School

While there are many positive things to say about this school, I have to say I am upset everytime I see the back field. All school year long I have seen an overwhelming amount of trash blowing about the field. Today i wanted to walk the track, and changed my mind as I surveyed the south end of the track covered in trash. Why doesn't the school maintain the cleanliness of the field? This is not a one time event, but a year long obsevation of a filthy condition. Boo! Zero rating on picking up litter.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Bernal has been a great school for my son. Like any school, a parent has be fully involved and visible, even though our budding teenage children don't think it's cool. Too Bad!! Bernal really prepares the kids for high school with its' challenging and rigorous focus on education, though this year the science class curriculum lost some rigor. There are some great and dedicated teachers at Bernal. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved like the PFC(Parent Faculty Club); a great venue to know what's going on and to build a connection with the administration, sports support, District representation, and volunteering for dances/school events.
--Submitted by a parent

My Lil sister goes here, and she is constantly being harased by kids in her classes. they make fun of her weight , her appearance, her hair, pretty much anything and everything. My sister is a good kid, she's got a big heart. We have complained to the school numurous times, but nothings happening. she hates going to school because she doesn't want to hear what they got to say to her. she mostly ignores it, but its not like it doesn't hurt her inside. she's been through ALOT over these past few years and she still is able to fake a smile and make it through. it just makes me furious that they do that type of stuff. bullying isn't cool..it's verry immature to put some innocent person (or any at that)down to make ur self feel better.

students need to focus on school, not relationships as much. be strict staff, about keeping them focused

this school's teachers helped me go through 7th grade very nicely its safe and fun to go to

This school is ok. I am a student there & it has had quite a few expulsions & suspensions; many fights.

This school is great:) I like the principle all my Teachers and friends. I like My Councilor to. She gives me lots of stuff and helps me when i need it or when anybody else needs it.:) Theres nothing i would say bad about this school.

My son graduated from Bernal two years ago and my daughter is there now. It's been a very good middle school in terms of math and music. Language Arts teaching there could use some work.
--Submitted by a parent

Bernal has always had a great, united staff, with one vision an attitude: students come first. When I taught there it was probably so me of the most wonderful years on my life because not only was the staff working as one, but the students responded in kind. Bernal definitely deserves a great reward.

I went their last year and now im in high school I loved it All the teachers are nice, and kind Friends are guaranteed there.
--Submitted by a student