The staff at Jean Farb Middle School embrace the philosophy that students make their best progress in an atmosphere where academic achievement is a priority and where students are physically and psychologically safe from harm and are responsible for their behavior. Staff strive to provide a place where people are courteous, where there are reasonable rules, and where open communication is practiced among students, staff, and parents. The entire staff has a share in the guidance of every pupil in the school, whether or not that pupil is assigned to that teacher. This approach creates the "Farb Family" feeling and gives students, staff, and parents a sense of belonging. Farb's teaching staff is strong and supportive of making changes that support student achievement. Defining high academic standards and creating a learning environment that promotes success for all students is our focus.

Our school goals include increasing the amount of reading and writing in all classes, as well as the use of manipulatives and replacement units and the incorporation of writing and problem-solving skills in mathematics classes; developing schoolwide multicultural activities to foster student awareness of cultural differences, increasing positive peer relationships, and expanding our program of parent involvement; and initiating alternative ways to assess student achievement to make the process more authentic and product-oriented.