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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

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Calendar

Oct 4

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Oct 11

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Oct 18

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Oct 25

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Nov 1

Saturday Intervention

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Oct 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Webster Middle School 11330 Graham Pl Los Angeles, CA 90064

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W 182nd St Gardena, CA 90248

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Holmes Middle School 9351 Paso Robles Ave Northridge, CA 91325

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019
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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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