PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Magnet Vanguard Program

    Burbank Middle School's Magnet Vanguard Program is one of the original three Vanguard Programs established in HISD in 1975. It serves students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, providing them with an enriched curriculum of advanced classes and electives. Our Vanguard Program is a SWAS Program- a School Within A School.

     

    All Vanguard Programs in HISD are Academic Programs, therefore all our Vanguard students have an advanced academic curriculum in at least two content areas: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and/or Science. In addition, they may take the following classes for High School or College Credit:

    • Algebra I
    • IPC
    • Spanish for High School credit in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
    • Advanced Placement Spanish (AP Spanish) for college credit
    • Principles of Informational Technology (PIT)                                                                                              

Technology

    • Robotics
    • Technical Applications
    • Media Team
    • Computer Concepts
    • Computer Power
    • Principles of Informational Technology

The Arts

    • Art 6, 7, 8
    • Band
    • Drumline
    • Dance
    • Ballet Folklórico*
    • Also an after-school activity

     

Humanities

    • Spanish
    • Spanish for Native Speakers
    • AP Spanish
    • Multicultural Studies
     
     
     

  • Our students put together a Burbank Show to showcase all the happenings at Burbank Middle School. This program is sponsored by our Tech Teacher, Mr. Luviano.

    ***You can check out above the second episode of season 5. You can also view all episodes in their own section, The Burbank Show

  • Literacy Night

     

     

    Burbank Middle School had its annual Literacy Family Night, welcoming its community on campus, on October 24, 2024. The English Language Arts Department created an inviting and exciting experience for our students and parents, including celebrating this year's One Semester One Book activity, A Seed in the Sun, by Aida Salazar.

    *** To read the story, please click  Literacy Night and Community Night-Out

  • Karate 2024

     

    Students can also join the KickStartKids program, a Karate Program established by Chuck Norris and one of the first established in HISD. This extremely successful program provides our students with the opportunity to compete in tournaments in Texas.

    *** Our KickStartKids participated in the Southeast Texas Region 1 Tournament which was held at Manvel, TX on October 26, 2024. Click KICKSTART KIDS KARATE to find out how you can join!

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    Our Vanguard students can select from a variety of electives in Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and the Humanities.

    *** Our Robotics students participated in the Sphero Global Challenge which was held November 18, 2023 in Richmond, Texas. They also competed in the FLL tournament where they qualified to advance to the regionals. Our robotics students are sponsored and coached by their teacher, Dr. Alexandra Vitela. To learn about our Robotics Program, click ROBOTICS

     

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    Please go to the Activities section for more information about all these programs and activities.

    At Burbank Middle School, we make sure our students are ready for the challenges the future may bring! We offer a well-balanced education to our Vanguard Students where they can grow into the future leaders of our city and nation.

     

    If you would like to visit our school, please contact Ms. Vasquez, our Vanguard Coordinator, or our Magnet Clerk, Ms. Lucero Rodarte. 

    Via Email:  Amanda Vasquez

                       Lucero Rodarte

    Via Telephone: 713-696-2720 Main Office

                              713-556-3921 Magnet Office