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6 through 8
Don Juan Avila Middle School opened in
September 2000. The school is named after
Don Juan Avila who was born in Los Angeles
in 1821 and was one of the first private
landowners in what is now Orange County.
Avila was a prominent figure at Mission
San Juan Capistrano and a pioneer in education
in the Capistrano Valley area. Due to
his political adeptness, he succeeded
in helping to obtain donated land for
the first permanent school site in the
area and was Grantee of Rancho Niguel
in the 1850s and 1860s. Avila served on
the first Board of Education in San JuanCapistrano.
Our school is located in the northern
part of the historic Don Juan Avila Rancho
called “El Niguel”.
Our facility
houses both an elementary and middle school campus. Our middle school
enrollment for the 2002-2003 school year is projected at approximately
1,145 students. Our staff is committed to making the transition
from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high
school very smooth for our students.
Our administration
and staff set high academic standards for all students. Teachers
work in grade level teams, planning a program that integrates student
learning and helps students make connections to their world.
We recognize
that the middle school years are a time of change and transition
for our students. We offer many activities and opportunities for
students to develop their interests and talents in music, art, drama,
writing, sports, community activities, student government, foreign
language and technology. Students also have access to programs that
develop school and community spirit. These programs include Associated
Student Body (ASB), Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL), after-school
tutorial and support programs, and other extracurricular activities.
Our school
is interactive with parents in our community. The school’s
technological infrastructure allows us to provide Internet access
to our classrooms. Teachers have even created their own classroom
websites where school assignments can be accessed. School information
and calendars are routinely included on our school's web page.
Students use
computers as tools to enhance and extend their learning. They also
have the opportunity to learn advanced computer skills in elective
courses.
Parents are
very active in our school. Serving on the School Site Council, PTA
Board, or volunteering in the classrooms, health office and copy
center, are just a few of the ways parents are involved at Don Juan
Avila School. Parents and the community are always welcome at our
school, and we hope to see you often.
- Emphasis on access to education
- Active parent involvement
- Technology focus
- Positive reinforcement programs
- High academic standards
- Accelerated programs
- Grade-level team support
- Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA) program
- Special education programs
- Resource Specialist program
- Special Day Class program
- Before-school support programs
- Academic competitions
- Academic Pentathlon
- Mathematics competitions
- Science competitions
- Arts competitions
- Wide array of elective choices
- Visual and performing arts
- Organized school spirit programs
- Special learning events and celebrations
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