Nicolas
Junior High School
Our School Story
Mission & Vision Statement
Knights on the Pathway of Innovation
At Nicolas Jr High School, our story is defined not only by innovation, but by reliability. We believe students thrive when systems are clear, adults are aligned, and learning environments are intentionally designed. To ensure this, Nicolas has anchored its growth and decision-making in the High Reliability Schools (HRS) Framework, using it as our compass for continuous improvement.
Serving 7th and 8th grade students in a richly diverse community, Nicolas is committed to creating a school where every student feels safe, supported, and challenged, and where effective teaching happens in every classroom, every day.
Our Mission Statement
Nicolas Junior High School students are innovators and mindful citizens who are determined, capable and focused. They are prepared to thrive through a culture of reliability, collaboration, and high expectations.
Awards and Distinctions:
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Congressional App Challenge - Overall 4th Place
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Robotics 2 year first place winners
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Nicolas offers:
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AVID
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Award Winning Competitive Dance Team
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Competitive Speech and Debate Team
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Computer Science
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Music - Mariachi
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Spyder Lab
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Special Programs:
- Design and Engineering Pathway
- Robotics Pathway
- Computer Science Pathway
- Digital Media Pathway
- Performing Arts Pathway
- 1:1 iPads
- Competition Dance Team
- Theatre and Theatre Production
- National Jr. Honor Society
- University Pathway Scholarship
- A.P. Computer Science
- After School Sports
- Honors Classes in all subjects
- AVID
- Advanced Math - Algebra and Geometry
- Choir
- Competitive Speech and Debate
- Entrepreneurship
- Industrial Control and Automation Lab
Partnerships
- Hope International University
- Fullerton College
- NFTE