Jump to content

John T. Baker Middle School: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
m Reverted edits by Gamer988 (talk) to last revision by FunPika (HG)
Rhinock (talk | contribs)
removed profanity and vandalism from page
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox Secondary school
{{Infobox Secondary school
| name = John T. Baker Middle School
| name = John T. Baker Middle School
| logo =
| motto = "We Make It Happen"
| motto = "We Make It Happen"
| established = 1971
| established = 1971
Line 14: Line 13:
| campus = [[Suburban]]
| campus = [[Suburban]]
| colors = [[Blue]], [[Red]], and [[White]]
| colors = [[Blue]], [[Red]], and [[White]]
| mascot = Bulldogs
| mascot = Bulldoggy style
| newspaper = Originally The Bulldog Bark, now The Baker Banner
| newspaper = Originally The Bulldog Bark, now The Baker Banner
| website = http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/bakerms
| website = http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/bakerms
Line 21: Line 20:
'''John T. Baker Middle School''', or Baker, is a middle school located at 25400 Oak Drive in [[Damascus, Maryland]] in [[Montgomery County, Maryland]]. Originally it was called John T. Baker Junior High.
'''John T. Baker Middle School''', or Baker, is a middle school located at 25400 Oak Drive in [[Damascus, Maryland]] in [[Montgomery County, Maryland]]. Originally it was called John T. Baker Junior High.


Going into the 2009-2010 school year, the school principal is Ms. Louise Worthington with Assistant principal,Mrs. Lupia and Assistant School Administrator, Steve Asbacher.
Going into the 2009-2010 school year, the school principal is Ms. Louise Worthington with Assistant principal,Mrs. Lupia and Assistant School Administrator, Steve .


Originally its feeder elementary schools were Cedar Grove, Clarksburg, Woodfield, and Damascus - now its feeder elementary schools are Clearspring, Woodfield, and Damascus. Baker Middle School feeds its students into [[Damascus High School]]
Originally its feeder elementary schools were Cedar Grove, Clarksburg, Woodfield, and Damascus - now its feeder elementary schools are Clearspring, Woodfield, and Damascus. Baker Middle School feeds its students into [[Damascus High School]]


== Traditions ==
== Traditions ==
At the start of every school year, students and staff at Baker Middle School invite members of the [[Damascus, Maryland|Damascus]] community and surrounding area to celebrate the annual "Flag Raising Ceremony". This event is often greeted with firetrucks and ambulances from the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, and has seen guest speakers such as [[Montgomery County Public Schools]] superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast, and former [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] executive, [[Doug Duncan]]. [[Kobe Bryant]] visits the place regularly. {{Citation needed|April 2010|date=April 2010}}
At the start of every school year, students and staff at Baker Middle School invite members of the [[Damascus, Maryland|Damascus]] community and surrounding area to celebrate the "Flag Raising Ceremony". This event is often greeted with firetrucks and ambulances from the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, and has seen guest speakers such as [[Montgomery County Public Schools]] superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast, and former [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] executive, [[Doug Duncan]].{{Citation needed|April 2010|date=April 2010}}


== Clubs and Activities ==
== Clubs and Activities ==
Line 48: Line 47:
*Reading Intervention
*Reading Intervention
*Guitar Club
*Guitar Club

== Sports and Athletics ==
== Sports and Athletics ==
*Boy's Softball
*Boy's Softball
Line 58: Line 58:
*Track Challenge
*Track Challenge
*Mile Challenge
*Mile Challenge


== Staff Accomplishments ==
== Staff Accomplishments ==
Baker Middle School Instrumental Music director, Mr. Michael Kamuf, was recently awarded the [[Montgomery County Public Schools]] "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award" in June 2007 by school superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast.
Baker Middle School Instrumental Music director, Mr. Michael Kamuf, was recently awarded the [[Montgomery County Public Schools]] "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award" in June 2007 by school superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast.

Revision as of 19:03, 12 May 2010

John T. Baker Middle School
Location
Map
,
Information
TypePublic Secondary
Motto"We Make It Happen"
Established1971
School districtMontgomery County Public Schools
PrincipalMs. Louise Worthington
GradesOriginally 7 and 8, now 6-8
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Blue, Red, and White
MascotBulldoggy style
NewspaperOriginally The Bulldog Bark, now The Baker Banner
Websitehttp://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/bakerms

John T. Baker Middle School, or Baker, is a middle school located at 25400 Oak Drive in Damascus, Maryland in Montgomery County, Maryland. Originally it was called John T. Baker Junior High.

Going into the 2009-2010 school year, the school principal is Ms. Louise Worthington with Assistant principal,Mrs. Lupia and Assistant School Administrator, Steve .

Originally its feeder elementary schools were Cedar Grove, Clarksburg, Woodfield, and Damascus - now its feeder elementary schools are Clearspring, Woodfield, and Damascus. Baker Middle School feeds its students into Damascus High School

Traditions

At the start of every school year, students and staff at Baker Middle School invite members of the Damascus community and surrounding area to celebrate the "Flag Raising Ceremony". This event is often greeted with firetrucks and ambulances from the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, and has seen guest speakers such as Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast, and former Montgomery County executive, Doug Duncan.[citation needed]

Clubs and Activities

  • Jazz Band
  • Math Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Drama/Stage Crew
  • Before School Homework Group
  • Student Government Association
  • FCA
  • Spanish Club
  • Leo's Club
  • After School Math Support
  • Homework Club
  • Open Gym Basketball
  • Workout Club
  • Basketball Shootout
  • FLES (Foreign Language Club)
  • Math Intervention
  • Reading Intervention
  • Guitar Club

Sports and Athletics

  • Boy's Softball
  • Girl's Softball
  • Boy's Basketball
  • Girl's Basketball
  • Boy's Soccer
  • Girl's Soccer
  • Co-ed Cross Country Track
  • Track Challenge
  • Mile Challenge


Staff Accomplishments

Baker Middle School Instrumental Music director, Mr. Michael Kamuf, was recently awarded the Montgomery County Public Schools "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award" in June 2007 by school superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast.