South Gate Middle School Parent Articulation Meeting

September 24, 2026 @ 9:00 am, Library

Visit us at: southgatems.lausd.org

Our Mission ​

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South Gate Middle School is committed to teaching resiliency, respect, responsibility, and citizenship to students. We provide a rigorous and relevant standards-based instruction. ​

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Our Vision ​

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South Gate Middle School empowers all students to be productive and critical members of an ever-changing global society through exposure to a high-quality education.

South Gate Middle School

Nuestra misión ​

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La escuela secundaria South Gate está comprometida a enseñar resiliencia, respeto, responsabilidad y ciudadanía a los estudiantes. Brindamos una instrucción basada en estándares rigurosos y relevantes.​

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Nuestra Visión ​

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La Escuela Intermedia South Gate capacita a todos los estudiantes para que sean miembros productivos y críticos de una sociedad global en constante cambio a través de la exposición a una educación de alta calidad.

Escuela secundaria de South Gate

We are one of the few middle schools in the South Gate community that is WASC Accredited

Somos una de las pocas escuelas intermedias en la comunidad de South Gate que está acreditada por WASC.

Parent Volunteers

SGMS

FAMILY CENTER ROOM 602

A volunteer can access the online registration process and application at https://volunteerapp.lausd.net

- Title I - School Site Council (SSC)

- English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

- Local School Leadership Council (LSLC)

Committees

School-WideTitle 1 Program

Ms. Benitez, X

Coordinator

xgb2542@lausd.net

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• Organizing and Distributing Title 1 materials in compliance with the Compensatory Education Program
• Identifying students who qualify for special support programs
• Tracking Title 1 program spending
• Organizing and Distributing Title 1 materials
• Keeping up-to-date records of Title I students to support communication
• Helping update the School Plan for Student Achievement
• Assisting in creating the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact
• Supporting school leadership teams with ongoing program monitoring
• School Site Council designee supporting and conducting SSC meeting to meet state requirements
• Parent & Family Engagement: Keeping parents informed about regional and district engagement events
• School Experience Survey

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WASC Coordinator

A WASC coordinator manages the accreditation process for a school through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

• Organizing and overseeing the self-study process that evaluates the school's programs and performance
• Coordinating meetings with staff, students, and parents to gather input
• Collecting and organizing evidence and documentation to show the school meets accreditation standards
• Communicating with WASC representatives and preparing reports for the accreditation visit
• Helping the school develop improvement plans based on feedback from the accreditation team
• helps ensure the school maintains quality standards and continuous improvement.

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🧩 Technology and Testing Coordinator

• Coordinate and manage all school-wide technology systems, devices, software, and digital resources to support teaching and learning.
• Provide technical support and training for teachers, staff, and students on instructional technology tools and platforms.
• Maintain inventory, troubleshooting, and deployment of computers, tablets, testing devices, and related equipment.
• Organize, schedule, and oversee state and district assessments, ensuring compliance with testing protocols and security requirements.
• Train and support testing staff, monitor testing sessions, and resolve technology issues during assessments.
• Analyze assessment data, maintain testing records, and collaborate with administrators to ensure accurate reporting and continuous school improvement.

💻 School2Home Professional Lead

• Leads digital equity initiatives to bridge the home-school technology gap
• Supports teacher training and parent engagement in tech use
• Oversees implementation of School2Home program goals
• Promotes student achievement through digital literacy and access
• AND OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Mr. Huicochea

Coordinator

ricardo.huicochea@lausd.net

Technology and Testing Coordinator/ School2Home Professional Lead/School Site Council Chair

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• Assists with maintaining a comprehensive, instructionally effective and compliant program that accelerates the academic achievement of English Learners, low income and foster youth.
• Supports the EL Advisory Committee (ELAC) in fulfilling their legal responsibilities.
• Maintains EL Program documentation as required by state and federal mandates.
• Oversees Dual Language Program/Enrollment
• Supports with the 8th grade Biliteracy Pathway Awards
• Provides professional development witch supports the EL Master Plan program implantation.

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TSP Advisor/EL Designee

Ms. S. Vasquez

Coordinator

sxr6106@lausd.net

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School2 Home Parent Training Lead

School Site Homeless Liaison

Metro GO PASS Liaison

Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor

Ms. Blanco

Jacquelyn.blanco@lausd.net

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Mission: Our mission is to ensure that all LAUSD students are enrolled, attending, engaged, & on track to graduate.

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Ms. Blanco works directly with students who experience difficulties in achieving their academic potential due to social/emotional, home and community barriers. PSA Counselors support students' academic, social-emotional, and career development by improving student attendance.

Special Education

Ms. Guzman

Intervention Coordinator

rjg5050@lausd.net

• Works to support students with disabilities
• Ensures their IEP’s are implemented and services are provided
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify students in need of services

•Ensure Magnet Program objectives align with the overall goals of the program and maintain accurate records of its operations.

•Adhere to accountability and compliance requirements set by the LAUSD Board of Education, the California Department of Education, and the Court Order to preserve the integrity of the Magnet Program.

•Review and analyze student data to promote achievement and academic excellence.

•Oversee the integration of the program’s theme through curriculum, electives, clubs, and field trips.

•Support Counseling Office with student guidance, programming, planning, and school-wide student presentations

•Organize school articulation and manage school partnerships

•Facilitate professional development

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Magnet Coordinator

Mrs. A.Gomez

Magnet Coordinator

agomez11@lausd.net

Ms. Mendoza

Señorita Mendoza

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• Data informed planning to accelerate lerning
• Provide push-in instructional support
• Support instructional services for Mulitilingual Learners
• Coach teachers through a coaching cycle
• Support Multilingual Learner families and State Seal of Biliteracy Awards
• Deepening Learning through Professional Learning Communities
• Build capacity and collaboration with others at the school site

MMALC

Multilingual Multicultural Accelerated Learning Coach

• Social-Emotional Curriculum Implementation in classrooms
• Facilitate the SGMS Crisis Team Meetings
• Family/Parenting Sessions
• Parent Workshops (English and Spanish)
• Collaboration/Consultation Support with Teachers & Staff
• School Liaison for Community Based Mental Health Agencies providing therapy sessions to students on campus.

Mezzo Supports

Mrs. Flores-Castillo

School Social Worker

haydee.flores@lausd.net

Micro Supports

• Student Crisis Intervention
• Student Individual Check-Ins
• Linkage to Mental Health Services on-campus/off-campus
• Short-Term Student Support Groups
• Case Management Support

Department of School Mental Health

Psychiatric Social Worker

• Mental Health School Wide Campaigns
• Parent Workshops (English and Spanish)
• School Liaison for Community Based Mental Health Agencies providing therapy sessions to students on campus.

Macro Supports

Librarian

• Guiar a los estudiantes a seleccionar de manera independiente libros que despierten su interés.
• Promover la lectura por placer como camino hacia el aprendizaje permanente.
• Ofrecer recursos y actividades diversos que fomenten la elección del estudiante.
• Mantener un espacio acogedor e inclusivo que fomente la curiosidad y la toma de riesgos.

Ms. Cortes

bac9947@lausd.net

• Guide students to independently select books that spark interest.
• Promote reading for pleasure as a pathway to lifelong learning.
• Provide diverse resources and activities that encourage student choice.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive space that encourages curiosity and risk-taking.

• THREE TEACHERS
• English/Social Studies​
• Math/Science​
• Physical Education​
• REPORT CARD​
• A, B, C, D, F, /, E, S, U​
• STUDENT AGENDA
• DRESS CODE
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• STUDENT BEHAVIOR
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• TRES MAESTROS
• Inglés/ Estudios Sociales​
• Matemáticas/ Ciencia​
• Educación Física​
• TARJETA DE REPORTE
• A, B, C, D, F, /, E, S, U​
• AGENDA ESTUDIANTIL​
• CÓDIGO DE VESTUARIO​
• EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA​
• EXPECTATIVAS DE COMPORTAMIENTO ESTUDIANTIL​
• PÓLIZAS Y PROCEDIMIENTOS

MIDDLE

SCHOOL

CLASS SCHEDULE SAMPLE

Student

Recognitions

Fall and Spring Awards

Performing

Arts

The emphasis is in problem-solving, critical thinking through project-based learning in ​

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

ART

MATH

MS. CASTRO

MS. MEJIA

MR. ANAYA

MS. CASTANEDA

MR. AMEZCUA

MS. HARO

The emphasis is in problem-solving, critical thinking through project-based learning in ​

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

ART

MATH

MR. ESPINOZA

MS. GALVEZ

MR. TRAMMELL

MS. GAMBOA

MS. RIORDAN

Field Trips

Mullholand Park with Tree People: Tree People will take students on a hike and go over the importance of wild life. Students will also learn and see examples of ways to limit water runoff.

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Science Center to see the Space Challenger with IMAX focus on SPACE

Excursiones al Parque Mullholand con Tree People: Tree People llevará a los estudiantes a una caminata y repasará la importancia de la vida silvestre. Los estudiantes también aprenderán y verán ejemplos de formas de limitar la escorrentía de agua.

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Centro Científico verá el Space Challenger con IMAX centrado en el ESPACIO

APPLY.LAUSD.NET

The 2027-2028 CHOICES Application opens October 1st.

DUAL LANGUAGE & STEM MAGNET

Programa de lenguaje dual

¿Para quién está diseñado el programa?

• Estudiantes de inglés que hablan el idioma de destino
• angloparlantes

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¿Cuál es el diseño del programa de instrucción?

Los estudiantes aprenden los estándares de contenido de CA en dos idiomas

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¿Cuáles son los objetivos?

• Bilingüismo y alfabetización bilingüe
• Competencia académica

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Vásquez a través de envíe un correo electrónico a sxr6106@lausd.net, por teléfono (323)568-4063, o visite https://echoices.lausd.net/dle#gsc.tab=0

Movie Access

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Be Part of the Exciting Magnet S.T.E.M. Experience!

Math

Skills

Engineering

Skills

Collaboration

Skills

Science

Investivation

Skills

Be Part of the Exciting Magnet S.T.E.M. Experience!

Coding

&

Technology

Skills

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Reading

Skills

Writing

Skills

Social

Skills

Interested Families & Students

in the STEM Magnet Program

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Must File their CHOICES Application

October 1, 2026

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Apply.lausd.net

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Enrichment Opportunities

Fieldtrips

Guest Speakers

MESA

SRLA

Robotics: VEX IQ Team/Competitions

E-Sports Team/Competitions

Drones Team/Competitions

Computer Science Club

South Gate Middle School

Offers PATHWAY -3

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LUNCH INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Student Winning Teams

Challenge

School Staff

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

6th GRADE MEET & GREET

Anti-Racism Lunch Activities

HOOP HOP Showdown

MUSICAL CHAIRS

BEACH

VOLLEYBALL

6th Grade Civil Engineer Water

Filtration Presentation

8th Grade

Kick-Off

Volleyball Game

Teachers vs Students

PARENT PORTAL

GIVES YOU

ACCESS TO

Southgatems.lausd.org

Counseling Office

(323) 568-4021

Magnet Office

(323) 568-4010