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During the first week of Maker Camp, students were exposed to the world of robotics through the use of the VEX V5 Robotics kits. Students worked in groups throughout the week developing mechanical and coding skills in their smaller projects to prepare themselves for the final robotics competition. After building and programming a basic robot, each team worked together to create a new robot design in an effort to win the end-of-week tournament. The campers learned to adapt and overcome challenges they faced throughout the week and ultimately succeeded in creating their robots, providing a thrilling competition in Friday’s tournament.

Check out this 2023 Vista feature, "Pioneers Then & Now"! Alumnae Christina Sanchez '95, Ida Brienza-Tagliente '84, and Stephenie Hope '79, share their experiences as PHS students and now, PHS parents. They are the proud parents of Natalya Sanchez '24, Adrianna and Felix Tagliente '26, and Kiernan Marie Henry and Schuyler Henry '23.

The past couple of weeks have been busy on campus! Our middle school Film Makers Workshop and Future Doctors Camp just recently concluded. In the Film Makers Workshop, middle school campers partnered with current Cinema Arts Program Pioneers to work on a short film. The campers got a taste of what it takes to make a film from start to finish. It was amazing seeing their work and creativity. The Future Doctors Camp gave our middle school campers a look into the medical field. Throughout the two-week camp, the campers practiced new skills, such as CPR and suturing.

We can't wait to share content on what the Maker Camp has been up to!


Our Providence Singers' experienced some travel delays, but the first group of students have reached Ireland, and more are on their way. Our students remained gracious and patient throughout the process. Still keep an eye out for Andrea Ferrer's '24 Instagram takeover!


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Pioneers, Bears celebrate 4th of July on Memorial Field with ultimate frisbee. The Cross Country squads are set to ramp up their training.


Congratulations to Nathan Warson! Over the weekend, he competed in the USA Diving Zone F Championships. He placed in the top-6 for the 1m and 3m and will compete in the the US Nationals.

4worldlovers: Bellarmine-Jefferson High School (Bell-Jeff) served the Burbank community since 1944 and permanently closed its doors in June 2018. We are grateful for the countless students, teachers, administrators, staff, alumni, and supporters who contributed to the legacy of Bell-Jeff and the mission of Catholic secondary education in Burbank.

In August 2019, St. John Paul II STEM Academy at Bellarmine-Jefferson launched with a freshmen class but ceased operations in June 2020 after one year.

For transcript requests and other inquiries about records for Bell-Jeff or St. John Paul II STEM Academy, please contact the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Archival Center:

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Magnolia Park School is a regionalized Foothill SELPA program, which serves students from Burbank Unified School District, Glendale Unified School District, and La Canada Unified School District.

Magnolia Park School is a special educational program for students whose social emotional functioning is significantly impacting his or her education. Within a small, structured, therapeutic setting, students work toward achieving the academic, social, and emotional goals set forth in their Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Our mission is to assist our students in gaining coping skills for managing environmental stressors and mental health symptoms while obtaining a high school diploma.

There are two high school classrooms that provide instruction for 9-12th grade. Students are provided an opportunity to recover credits due to the flexibility of the academic programing, which allows for students to complete classes outside of the typical course of study. Credit redemption and counseling support is also provided during the ESY (Extended School Year) program, offered during summer session.

In addition to meeting academic requirements, Magnolia Park School provides school-based counseling and behavior services to high school students and their families. The program focuses on developing pro-social coping/life skills. Each student receives at minimum 60 minutes per week of both individual and group counseling and 60 to 240 minutes per month for parent counseling. The school-based counseling expands beyond outpatient counseling, which gives the clinician an opportunity to see the larger picture and address issues and challenges holistically. The clinicians at Magnolia Park School work collaboratively with teachers, behavior aides, and the Program Specialist/School Psychologist throughout the day as issues and challenges arise. This gives clinicians an opportunity to address issues immediately and in coordination with the school staff. Throughout the school day, the clinicians utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to assist students in his or her interactions in the present allowing for a more problem-solving orientation.

Additionally, Magnolia Park School incorporates creative arts and other educational programs from outside providers to help enrich the students’ learning experience and growth.

Hours during ESY (Extended School Year held in June and July):

Prior to the referral process, the school or district based IEP team agrees that the student is unable to access the school curriculum in a less restrictive environment.

The IEP teams will recommend/consider a small setting with therapeutic support. Then, the students are considered for enrollment once the home school psychologist has presented the student to the Referral to Treatment Team (RTT). The RTT must agree that the student is appropriate for the program. Once the student has been accepted, the enrollment process occurs. Often, there are visits to the campus before the student is enrolled. The IEP itself serves as a “permit” for students outside of BUSD.

-IEP team agrees that the student is unable to access the school curriculum in a less restrictive environment

-The home district presents student to the Referral to Treatment Team (RTT) at Magnolia Park School

-The RTT agrees that the student is an appropriate fit for the program

-Student must meet the special education eligibility criteria for Emotional Disturbance (ED)

-Student must have cognitive ability and academic skills within the low average to above average range