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Sussman is Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate\u00ae Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)<\/p>\n

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Pathways that ladder up through high school, college, and beyond provide students with real-workd skills.<\/p>\n

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Students receive support and gain skills to help them achieve their academic and lifetime goals<\/p>\n

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The GATE Program offers advanced courses, university exposure, and support.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n

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Spring Break (No School)<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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Progress Reports (Middle Schools)<\/a><\/h4>\r\n
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Mariachi Music Festival<\/a><\/h4>\r\n
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See Full Calendar . . .<\/a><\/p>\n

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News & Announcements<\/h2>\n

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Get in Touch<\/h3>\n

Sussman Middle School<\/strong>
\n12500 Birchdale Avenue
\nDowney, CA 90242
\nDowney Unified School District<\/p>\n

Telephone: (562) 904-3572<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office Hours:
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Get in Touch<\/h3>\n

Sussman Middle School<\/strong>
12500 Birchdale Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District<\/p>\n

Telephone: (562) 904-3572<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office Hours:
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Get in Touch<\/h3>\n

Sussman Middle School<\/strong>
12500 Birchdale Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District<\/p>\n

Telephone: (562) 904-3572<\/strong><\/p>\n

Office Hours:
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