Get to Know Burger

Welcome to Burger Junior High School! Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions that are designed to help you learn more about our school. Please feel free to call the main office at 359-5300 for additional information. We're happy to help!

Q. Where can I drop off my child?
A. Students should be dropped off between 6:50 and 7:10 a.m. in the lower bus loop so as not to interfere with Burger’s morning bus run. Students who are not meeting with a staff member or participating in a club will be directed to a grade-level-designated area where they will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and work on their homework.

Q. My child is not starting the school year at Burger and won't know anyone. What can we do to have my student feel more comfortable?
A. At Burger, the counselors pair up new students with students with similar interests for the first few days. They follow the Burger student's schedule for one or two days as they shadow the student. This helps the new student have people to sit with at lunch and to talk to throughout the day. The Burger student can answer many questions and introduce the new student to their friends.

Q. What does the Burger bell/student schedule look like?
A. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to view the Burger Junior High School Time Schedule for the breakdown of the class periods. 

Q. What supports/extra help are available if my student is struggling?
A. We offer academic intervention classes to help students improve their literacy and math skills. Many of our teachers also make time during study halls, lunch, or after school to provide extra help. Additionally, we hold our SSW program after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to further support students. If your student is struggling, please contact their grade level counselor at 359-5320. They will work with you and your student to create a plan for success.

Q. When my student is attending evening events in the cafeteria and gym, where should I pick them up?
A. For events that take place during the evening in our cafeteria and gymnasiums, pick up your children at the lower bus loop. For dances – enter/exit through door #5. Please note that you do not need to go inside to pick up your student for events at the Junior High School level.

Q. How can we stay up to date on events and extracurricular activities that are offered at Burger?
A. For information on Burger events, clubs, and to view our daily announcements, the district calendar, or return to the Burger Junior High School homepage.

Q. Do we have to complete an Interval Health History form for each sport?
A. Yes, an Interval Health History form will need to be completed for each sport your student participates in. Additionally, your student will need to have a current physical on file in order to be cleared for participation in a sport. For families with students entering 7th grade and up, please see www.rhnet.org/Athletics for further information regarding the sports clearance process and subsequent forms.