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Returning Students

On behalf of the teachers and staff at John Barrett Middle School, Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We are so excited to see you all back on campus soon.

Our first day of school is Thursday August 13, 2026. School starts at 8:00 a.m. and dismisses at 2:45 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and on Fridays. On 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.

Pick up your schedule in the front office Friday August 7th  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 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 your visit.

If you are unable to come to campus prior to the start of school, schedules, textbooks, and planners will be provided to students at the beginning of the school year. 

I look forward to seeing you all and wish you much success in the upcoming school year.

Sincerely,

Amy Alexander-Carter, Principal

Other Important Information:

All 7th grade students are required by California State Law to provide proof of the following immunizations prior to attending school:

·         MMR booster

·         Varicella booster

·         Tdap booster

For information regarding immunization requirements and resources visit https://www.sanjuan.edu/resources/health-services/immunizations

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:

  1. Update Emergency Contact Information
  2. Complete the School Funding Form
  3. Review and acknowledge receipt of the 2024-2025 Family Handbook
  4. 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 19-22nd. 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 and sign the acknowledgements. You can also find the Handbook and other important information here on our website at any time.  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.

PTA membership matters! Please join or donate today at https://jointotem.com/ca/carmichael/john-barrett-middle-school-pta