Welcome to Sussman!

Looking Towards the Future

Home of the Pioneers, Sussman Middle School goes above and beyond to prepare our students for the future. Thanks to new technology and renovated buildings, the Sussman team has the tools to ensure our Pioneers are 21st-century learners prepped for success in high school, college, and new frontiers.

Check Out Sussman’s New Look

We are extremely excited to show you our renovated campus which includes a brand-new two-story classroom building, gymnasium, and locker room facilities. Our modernized classrooms have the latest technology for our teachers and students to thrive!

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Career pathways

Take-home iPads

Sports teams

Hello and welcome to the Sussman Family! Sussman MS has a one-of-a-kind school culture that embeds the Character Counts! pillars and Pioneer Code: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Expectations are set high and academic and social-emotional supports are readily available to assist students in reaching their goals. It is our vision that 21st-century learners at Sussman MS thrive as they prepare for their high school journey to become college and career-ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character. We look forward to meeting you.

Dr. Connie Quintero

Sussman Middle School Principal

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Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways available to students

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International Baccalaureate Programme available

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Wellness Center on campus to best serve our students

Interested in the International Baccalaureate® Programme?

Great News!

Sussman is a Candidate School* for the IB Middle Years Programme.

 

This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Sussman believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
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Why Become a Pioneer?

Sussman has many exciting programs to offer its students. Learn more about the community, programs, academics, athletics, and students at our school.

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How to Enroll Online

We look forward to enrolling your student(s) and providing them a 21st-century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character. So many wonderful experiences await!

Step 1: You will need a valid email

Parents/Guardians will need a valid email address to begin. If you do not have an email account, please create an email account from your preferred free email service provider.

Step 2: Gather documents

See a list of the required documents you will need to upload online to complete the enrollment process.

Step 3: Complete pre-enrollment

Complete the Pre-Enrollment screens. During the Pre-Enrollment, you will need to upload required registration documents (Identification Card, birth certificate, utility bill, etc.).

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Questions?

Contact Student Services: (562) 904-3565

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