Incoming 6th Graders
Welcome to John Barrett Middle School!
We would like to invite your student to join us on Wednesday August 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for our WEB Orientation - Where Everyone Belongs! Meet and connect with other students, tour the campus, and learn all about Middle School. Lunch will be provided. After orientation, schedules are available for pickup only for students whose guardians have completed the Annual Information Update. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/parentportal to update your information prior to orientation.
If you are unable to come to campus prior to the start of school, schedules, textbooks, and planners will be provided to students on the first day of school.
Our first day of school is Wednesday August 13, 2026. School starts at 8:00 a.m. and dismisses at 2:45 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and on Fridays. Thursdays school dismisses at 1:30 p.m. Our office opens 30 minutes prior to the start of school and closes 30 minutes after dismissal.
I look forward to seeing you all and wish you much success in the upcoming school year.
Sincerely,
Amy Alexander-Carter
Principal
About WEB Orientation:
Barrett is proud to participate in the nationwide program called WEB, Where Everybody Belongs. The purpose of WEB is to help sixth graders feel more comfortable and to help them achieve success. WEB allows incoming students to have an 8th-grade mentor to help them through their first year of middle school. This WEB Mentor is a responsible student, role model and positive leader hand selected from a large pool of student applicants. For further information about the WEB program, please visit www.boomerangproject.com.
WEB starts off the school year with a fun-filled, educational orientation day welcoming our new students. Your child will get a special welcome by our staff and our WEB Leadership team. Students will meet their mentor/leader and participate in various games and activities. The students also get a complete tour of the school and will have the opportunity to ask questions about middle school life. Your students will leave the WEB orientation with information and strategies that will help them be successful in middle school and they will meet people they will see all year.
Please note the following information:
- The day is quite active. Students should wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement, including closed toed shoes. Please leave backpacks and purses at home.
- We are unable to administer medication during the WEB Orientation. Please contact staff with any questions regarding this.
- This is a student-only function beginning at 8:00 a.m. Parents can drop off their child in front of the gym. Student mentors will guide the 6th graders to the gym.
- The WEB event and schedule pick up ends at 12:30 p.m.
Lunch, water, & a treat will be provided. . After lunch, students will get their schedules.
We look forward to meeting your student on WEB Orientation day!
Wednesday, August 5th from 8:00 am -12:30 pm
Other Important Information:
The Annual Student Information Update must be completed for your student to receive their schedule! Visit www.sanjuan.edu/parentportal to login and complete the following requirements:
· Update Emergency Contact Information
· Complete the School Funding Form
· Review and acknowledge receipt of the 2024-2025 Family Handbook
· Review your family demographic information
Fall Picture Day is Friday September 25, 2026. After photos are taken, student IDs will be distributed to students and picture purchasing information will be sent home.
CAASPP Testing Dates for the 26-27 school year are April 19-22. School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. every day that week. Please do not schedule any appointments during testing days.
Barrett Middle School uses the Mass Notification System and Talking Points to communicate with our families. Please visit https://www.sanjuan.edu/connect/communication-tools/mass-notification-system and https://www.sanjuan.edu/connect/communication-tools/two-way-messaging-system for more information about these tools. Don’t miss out on newsletters and other important information!
Student Planners are provided to all students at the beginning of each school year. Students are expected to have the planner with them each school day. The Barrett Family Handbook is included at the beginning of each planner. Please be sure you and your student familiarize yourself with that information. There are three acknowlegements in the handbook which you and your student need to sign and return in the beginning of the school year. You can also find the Handbook and other important information on our website https://barrett.sanjuan.edu/. Additional planners can be purchased in the front office for a small fee.
Donations Needed. The Barrett Science Department requests a lab donation of $20 to cover the cost of lab activities. The Barrett Electives Department requests a small donation to cover the cost of consumable materials. Donations can be made online at myschoolbucks.com or in person by check/cash with your student’s teacher after the start of the school year.
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