About SJMS

School Name: Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School
Who is Mr. Johnson:
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Campus Dedication: September 2001
School Population: 1000+Grades Served - 6th, 7th, 8th
Mascot: Tigers
Colors: Navy, White & Orange
School Song Lyrics:
"Hail to the blue and white. We pledge our love to thee. With all our strength and might, we proclaim our loyalty. Our head held high with tiger pride. Our courage can't be tamed. In all we do we'll strive to honor and protect your name. Through all eternity in greatness may you rule. Scott Johnson Middle School."
Number of Volumes in Library Media Center: 13,000
Number of Computers on Campus: 550
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Student Life: Click HERE

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I find out what bus route to take?
MISD has contracted with a new bus company, Durham Bus Company. A representative from Durham will be at Schedule Pick Up and bus assignments will be made at that time. Additionally, the bus routes will be posted in the McKinney Courier Gazette. For other bus information, please contact Durham Bus Company directly at 972-542-8316.

When are middle school hours?
School begins at 7:45 a.m. each day and ends at 2:45 p.m. The doors to the school open at 7:30 a.m. Students may not be dropped off before this time as no one is on duty to supervise.

Does the school offer school supply packs, and if we would rather purchase our own, what school supplies do we need?
The PTO is sponsoring a school supply sale. The packet is the same for 6th, 7th and 8th grade. A list will be available on the web site for those of you wanting to purchase school supplies on your own.

How much do meals cost and can you suggest methods of payment?
Both lunch and breakfast are served at SJMS. Lunch is $1.95 and breakfast is $0.75 cents. Students may also purchase lunch items in our snack bar. A "Point of Sale System" is used for making purchases in the cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to pay by check by the week or month. Money is posted to the student's account and daily transactions are deducted. A representative from Aramark Food Service should be on campus during Schedule Pick Up so you may prepay for lunches.

What is the dress code?
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for detailed information. SJMS administrators and teachers are committed to enforcing MISD's Dress Code Policy. Just some reminders for you as you begin your back to school shopping:
No spaghetti straps or tank tops.
No tummies showing.
No sagging pants or underwear showing.
No short shorts.
No tee shirts depicting music groups, violence, drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.
First time violators will be allowed to phone home for a replacement garment. After that, the student will be provided an appropriate garment to wear in exchange for the offending garment.

Can we carry backpacks and gym bags?
Students may carry backpacks to and from school and gym bags may be carried to and from the gym. However, backpacks and gym bags must remain in the student's locker during the school day.

Will students have lockers?
Students will be issued a locker. Locks are permanently installed on the lockers and the students will receive their combinations on the first day of school.

Who is Mr. Johnson?

Scott Johnson was born and raised near Tioga, Texas. Following graduation from Collinsville High School, he attended North Texas State College and North Texas State University. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1953 and his Masters Degree in August of 1957. Mr. Johnson's teaching certificates include the following: Principal and Superintendent, Secondary Health and Physical Education, Secondary and Elementary School Grades and Driver Education.

Mr. Johnson began his teaching and coaching career in McKinney as a Junior High School coach and teacher. This was the beginning of a career that would span 35 years in the McKinney Independent School District. Johnson became assistant high school football coach and varsity basketball coach in 1960 and served in that capacity until 1967 when he was promoted to first varsity assistant football coach. Mr. Johnson became the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director in 1968 and served in that capacity until 1972 when he was named Assistant Superintendent of the McKinney Independent School District. His responsibilities included personnel and Federal Programs. Scott Johnson became Superintendent of the McKinney Independent School District in the summer of 1980 and served in that capacity until his retirement in July of 1988.

Mr. Johnson was an active member of the First Baptist Church of McKinney, McKinney Lions Club and many other professional and civic organizations. He is married to the former Jan Long of McKinney. They have two grown sons and four grandchildren. The Johnsons currently live on their farm near Lake Ray Roberts in Cooke County.