Louise R. Johnson Middle School

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program here is awesome !!! Staff is great and attentive. Educational "atmosphere" is above average Teachers actually COMMUNICATE with the parents !! This is a fine school. More parents need to show up at the monthly PTA meetings.....
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a 6th grader, we have had a wonderful transition from Elem to Middle School. We feel the administration has an open door policy and the teachers are fully committed to the students providing a safe learning environment. We have been impressed with the teachers going above and beyond for the students, as well as the students being so willing to volunteer at open house nights and other events. (What child wants to be at school when they don't have to be?) We have lived in Manatee County our entire lives and every school has a reputation, so we were skeptical--Middle school is a scary thing to parents. We researched JMS by attending the open houses, SAC/PTO meetings, and meeting with the principals and the overwhelming sense of pride and enthusiasm about the IB education from the staff and students calmed our middle school fears and we are very happy with our decision. Soaring to the top!
--Submitted by a parent

My child is in 6th grade at Johnson Middle School. I have been extremely impressed with the IB Programme. The teachers and staff are wonderful, they are all willing to go that extra mile for the kids. This school offers so many extras and activities that are not offered in our zoned school. I am very glad we took a chance on Johnson!
--Submitted by a parent

Louise R Johnson Middle School of International Studies in now 100% school choice and a "B". We are the only middle school in Manatee County that has the International Baccalaureate Programme (MYP). Wakeland Elementary and Southeast High School are our sister schools. The teachers incorporate the 21st Century Learner Profiles into our curriculum. Spanish, French, and Chinese are offered beginning in the 6th grade. We also offer inquiry-based, hands-on learning beyond the classroom. Our teachers go above and beyond for our students.
--Submitted by a teacher

Louise R Johnson Middle School is awesome. The teachers and administration do a wonderful job to instill characteristics and leadership skills in the students. My daughter is thriving this year and it is mostly due to the school. She loves her school and everything that she is learning there
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter started at LRJMS this August. She is in the 6th grade. I cannot begin to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for the administration at this school. They are awesome. My daughter has never received more than 1 A on her report card. On her first progress report she received 6 A's and 1 B. The staff is great and take the time to ensure the students understand what is expected. The previous comments regarding lack of supervision and poor comments have not be experienced by my daughter or myself. I would recommend this middle school over any other in the district. You get what you put into the school. As a parent, you must be involved in the school and your childs education.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a former elementary IB student who has chosen to enroll their 6th grader in the IB program at Johnson MIddle, I personally am quite please with opportunity my child has been given to excel in their classes. As a parent of a former Wakeland student, I am aware of the students who chose to continue their IB studies. All of the true IB elementary students are still currently participating in this program at the middle school level. The school personnel takes time to understand and work with each student individually. I'm am pleased with the education that my child is receiving at Johnson Middle, and I would recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is a total disappointment. We were totally looking forward to our child starting middle school in their IB program. After our son completed IB for elementary we were looking foward to a nice experience. The school is unsafe, lacks supervision and the vice principals makes totally irresponsible comments to children. There is no confidentiality and the school is totally misrun. My children have attended several schools over the yrs due to relocations and this is by far the worst experience ever. My child has transferred out of this school. It is ashame because the IB program is a great program just at a subpar school with poor leadership
--Submitted by a parent

Im a student at this school. And i htink this school is awsome and peally helps you learn to get along with people you wouldnt normally get along with. The teachers are great. And the kids are so funny,nice, and lots of other things. But not mean. L.R.J.M.S will always stand above the rest. Go eagles!!!!!
--Submitted by a student

Well, what I have to say about Johnson is this. My 7th grade son is in his 1st year at Johnson, and he went from 4 F's AND 3 D's at his last school to 4 A's and 3 C's. He is very happy there,and from what I have experienced so far, the teachers and staff are great. A quality education is the responsibility of teachers, students, and parents.
--Submitted by a parent