
Students Thrive Here
At Ánimo Mae Jemison, we are a constellation of learners working to forge an equitable future for our school and community. Together, we imagine, we explore, we persist, we challenge, and we support each other to set our expectations in the sky.
Everyone at Mae Jemison believes that every child must be prepared for college, leadership, and life - and this begins as soon as our students walk in our doors as 6th graders. A place defined by a social justice imperative that says students who grow up in the Watts and Compton communities can and will achieve at the same level as their more affluent peers. A place in which all students and staff strive to embody our FLIGHT values: Foster Teamwork, Learn Daily, Inspire Integrity, Go The Distance, Hold High Expectations, and Take Initiative. And a place where academic acceleration is truly happening: since 2016, AMJ has made double-digit gains on both the ELA and math SBAC assessments. We invite you to join our community as we work together to best serve our students.
As your principals, we commit to keeping you informed of our evolving reality. It is our job to keep our constellation safe and provide the most rigorous academic program available. Our Constellation will “Rise Up” and advocate for social justice in the Watts and Compton communities. Parents and guardians, please know that you are always welcome at AMJ and we consider you an essential part of our family. We know it takes a village to provide the best educational experience for our children. At Ánimo Mae Jemison, we are a constellation of learners working to forge an equitable future for our school and community. Together, we imagine, we explore, we persist, we challenge, and we support each other to set our expectations in the sky.
Dr. Angela Carter Rodriguez and Ms.Melissa Annette Russell
Principals, Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School