Chipman Jr. High is committed to the education and development of the whole child. Our vision is to prepare and empower all students to become driving forces in today’s rapidly advancing society.Chipman Junior High first opened in 1969, providing educational services for students in 7th and 8th grades. The school is named after Bernice Harrell Chipman, a longtime Bakersfield resident, who is most well-known for being president of The Daily Californian, the local newspaper.