JAMS Hall Pass Podcast
Bringing you a new way to connect with John Adams Middle School! Helping parents and caregivers stay informed about our school community. Produced in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and Notes for Notes. Music produced by JAMS BGCSM students Leif and Oliver.
JAMS Hall Pass Podcast
Latest Episodes
Choose Your Own Adventure! The Electives Episode
In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the elective options available to JAMS students - a topic that can feel mysterious and confusing to parents! We kick things off with an overview of all elective options for each grade level (1:0...
Smartphones at School: Understanding SMMUSD’s New Device Policy for Middle School Students
With a new smartphone/device policy coming to SMMUSD middle schools this year, many families have questions. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Dussa...
All About the JAMS PTSA (and how to get involved!)
Curious about the JAMS PTSA? This episode will fill you in on our school’s Parent Teacher Student Association! We talk with JAMS PTSA President Aimee Koeplin (1:27) about the purpose and role of the PTSA and how it supports teachers, stu...
Middle School Transitions: Entering 6th Grade, Starting 9th Grade, and Navigating Math Pathways
In this episode, we talk with JAMS Assistant Principal Farnoosh Aguilar, who shares insight and advice for students and families entering 6th grade at JAMS (1:36). Next, math teacher Morgan Ruvolo helps demystify the math pathways that begin in...