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Educate! Organize! Advocate!
Contreras School of Social Justice

Welcome

Located just outside of Downtown Los Angeles in the Westlake neighborhood, the School of Social Justice (or SJ as it is affectionately known) is one of four high schools located on the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex - named for the honored union and labor activist, Miguel Contreras. SJ is committed to following the path to educational justice for its students and community. We take pride in developing and guiding our students into becoming champions and role models of social change, justice, and equity for all. Read more about what makes our school unique under our "About Us" section.
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News & Announcements

Evento De Raíces Comunitarias!

COMMUNITY ROOTS EVENT

Join Us for Our CommUNITY Roots Celebration!🌳

We invite all students, teachers, staff, and family members to join us for our **SJ CommUNITY Roots Celebration** on Thursday, December 10, from 4:30–6:30 PM!

Come share your talents, culture, food, and creativity as we celebrate the diversity and roots that bring our community together.

We look forward to celebrating with you! ❤️
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Calendar

Nov 15

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Nov 22

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Nov 29

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Dec 6

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Dec 13

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 14

Region West Financial Aid and College Application Super Saturday

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Various Locations

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Nov 30

Family Academy Webinar: COMMUNITY COLLEGES SHOWCASE SERIES – SESSION 1: REGION NORTH

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual
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Leading for Promise and Opportunity

Principal's Message

Welcome to our Miguel Contreras School of Social Justice website! At SJ we're dedicated to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive. Our curriculum and culture of learning centers on a college-preparatory pathway with community service learning projects on educational rights and social justice.  Our mission is aligned to our 3 pillars of social justice: Educate, Organize, and Advocate. We invite you to explore our programs, achievements, and community resources.
Let's work together to inspire and support our students as they reach greater heights. Thank you for being an essential part of our community.
 
My contact via email:  clope28 @lausd.net, my office number is (213) 240.3896.
 
In partnership, 
Carolina Arce, MA Ed. 
Principal
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