The school is comprised of four sessions of kindergarten with two full time teachers each operating an A.M. and P.M. class.  There are multiple classes at each grade level.  This organization allows for departmentalization and teaming at various grade levels.  Southgate also has three full time special education teachers to meet the needs of our special education students in the least restrictive environment.  This means that a majority of the special education students will be instructed in the classroom by both a general educator and the special educator.  The special educator may also be the speech pathologist. 

Southgate has full time teachers for art, general music, and physical education, as well as a reading specialist and a media specialist.  We also have a full time guidance counselor.  Part time personnel include the instrumental and band teachers. 

The school is allotted three secretaries, a registered nurse shared with another school, a health assistant and a custodial staff of three members.  In addition, we have a cafeteria staff to provide hot lunches for our children. 

Mrs. Kathy Herbert is our Regional Director who visits the school regularly. Personnel are available from the Central Office of the County Board of Education for consultation and assistance on all matters.

Members of the Southgate Elementary staff are ready to serve you.  Please do not hesitate to call the school when you have questions or concerns.

To our prospective and new parents to Southgate, on behalf of the administration and faculty, we welcome you. 

Southgate's Mission is to provide a safe, positive, nurturing, and challenging environment for learning.   We strive to help all children realize their full academic potential.

At Southgate Elementary School, we envision a community of life long learners who are:

• Reading at or above grade level
• Taking risks
• Solving problems
• Making decisions
• Respectful
• Positive communicators
• Responsible
• Excited about Learning
• Individuals as well as cooperative team players
• Willing to grow, learn, and change as they are working together to create model learning community

Collaboration by initiating and fostering partnerships among staff, teachers, students, parents, and community.

Cooperation through drawing upon each other's strengths, being supportive of each other's needs, and not being afraid to share innovative ideas.

Individuality as we regulate teaching styles to accommodate diverse student learning styles.

Flexibility by positively accepting and implementing change.

Respect as we instill pride and confidence, while appreciating diversity. 

We encourage your participation and support throughout the school year.  Together we can make a difference.

Sincerely yours,

Jane George,    Principal

Brenda Care,    Assistant Principal