Welcome Back!

Dear McGill Mustang Families, 

A Huge Welcome Back to all of YOU! 

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. We are so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children.

All points to another incredible and productive school year. Our skilled and devoted staff is already planning and preparing for your child(ren). Our enthusiastic office team is registering new families, ordering needed materials, and updating student files. We indeed are a joyous and caring community with the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high-level learning.

New Student Orientation

Our new student orientation will be held on Friday the 14th at 1:00 p.m. followed by our 2:00 p.m. after school program orientation.

Update

We have transitioned to the Klassic Kids Harmonium Before/After School Program. During the morning program you will see Ms. Maria and Mr. Lopez. In the after school program you will see Mr. Rios and Mr. Lopez and Klassic Kids personnel. Our program hours remain the same 6:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. We are very excited to start this collaboration. On Friday the 14th of August at 2:00 p.m. we will be enrolling students in the before and after school program. To ensure that you secure your spot please attend the orientation on that day.

School Hours

Normal School Hours for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 

8:15 am to 3:00 pm, for all grades. 

Minimum Day: Wednesdays

8:15 am to 1:00 pm, for all grades.

The side gate on 30th street will be open at 7:45am. Your child(ren) will have the opportunity to eat breakfast, participate in the walkabout, line up for the morning launch, and then on to their appropriate classrooms. 

Important Note for Individuals with Disabilities

Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq) and relevant state law, McGill School of Success is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children enrolled at McGill School of Success with known or suspected disabilities to determine whether a need for special education and related services exists. This includes children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State. To ensure that eligible students are receiving services to which they are entitled, we would like to request your assistance.

If you know of a child who has a disability or that your suspect may have a disability, you may refer that child’s parent or guardian to McGill School of Success by contacting Chas Beam at cbeam@mcgillschoolofsuccess.org or by calling (619) 629-0770. Please note: All referrals are considered confidential. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.

Parent/Student Handbook

Please review it with your child. There are many answers to questions that you may have about our school, policies and procedures. You can click this link to read it on our website: mcgillschoolofsuccess.org/parent-handbook 

Thank you to all who are helping prepare for the new school year. Your commitment to ensuring that MGill School of Success remains a celebrated and successful school is awe-inspiring. I eagerly look forward to greeting students and families once again. It remains an honor and privilege to serve as your principal. Please stop by and say hello. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth and achievement for all children. See you all back on Monday, August 17th. 

Warmest Regards, 

Delia Terry - CEO-Principal

McGill School of Success