Principal's Message

Welcome to Alamitos Intermediate School

At Alamitos, our Condor community exemplifies purpose, responsibility, integrity, determination, and excellence. As your principal and advocate, I am committed to supporting every child in achieving our Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) goals: academic success, socio-emotional well-being, and lifelong achievement.

Our school boasts a rich history, a dedicated team of educators and staff, engaged families, and students who strive for excellence. We are proud to welcome everyone into the Alamitos community, where every voice is valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

A Collaborative and Caring Environment

Our exceptional faculty and staff dedicate their time and energy to creating a welcoming and inclusive school environment. Through engaging lessons, meaningful interactions, and a commitment to student success, our educators inspire learning, independent thinking, and personal growth. You’ll often see our teachers connecting with students in hallways during passing periods, offering encouragement during lunch, or ensuring safety in the parking lots before and after school.

Every week, teachers collaborate within their departments to align lessons, share strategies, and refine their practices to enhance the learning experience for all students.

Family and Community Engagement

Parents and guardians play a vital role in our success. We welcome and encourage your involvement through our active parent groups, including the Parent Teacher Organization, Parent Welcome Committee, Condor’s Nest Volunteers, and Pastries with the Principals. These groups provide opportunities for families to connect with staff and support their child’s education in meaningful ways.

Opportunities for Student Growth and Connection

We offer a variety of after-school programs to help students explore their interests, build relationships, and develop skills. From academic support in our Math Zone to creative outlets in Art Club and Mariachi Club, as well as physical activities like Running Club and Weightlifting Club, there’s something for everyone. Additional opportunities include Boys and Girls Club tutoring, PureGames Soccer, and Latinos Unidos. The more students get involved, the more connected and successful they become.

Our Expectations for Student Success

At Alamitos, we hold high expectations for all students, and we’re here to support them in meeting these goals:

• Treat all people and property with respect and dignity.
• Attend school regularly and give their best effort each day.
• Follow school rules to contribute to a safe and thriving community.
• Complete assignments and homework on time.
• Strive for a 2.0 GPA or higher, recognizing that effort leads to success.
• Use their planners daily to stay organized.
• Set and pursue personal goals to achieve a bright and fulfilling future.

Open Communication and Collaboration

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My door is always open to parents, guardians, and community members. Together, through collaboration and shared commitment, we can ensure every student’s success.

Fly with Pride,
Dr. Ivy Ngoc Trac
Principal

Our School

Our Vision Statement declares that students will be life-long learners who develop the academic & personal skills necessary to be successful & responsible citizens. 

Alamitos is unique in that we created our own advisement program called Condors Character Counts (C3) that meets every other Thursday.  Advisement lessons are based upon emphasis of positive character traits, building Alamitos PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Excellence), Growth Mindset, Goal setting, and how to aspire.  C3 is a two year program with lessons created by Alamitos teachers based upon creating a caring and motivating school atmosphere.  Parents, students, and staff have shared the positive effects this program has added to the culture of our school. We are proud to declare that C3 is available to all 692 students in attendance.

There many opportunities for parents to be involved at Alamitos.  Alamitos has a strong English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) of parents who learn and act as an advisory group to School Site Council (parent involvement).  We have a PTO and AVID Parent Leadership Team.  We offer Parent Education courses annually, such as “Ten Commandments of Education” and “40 Developmental Assets.”  We are lucky to have great parents that represent Alamitos at DELAC and Parent Task Force meetings and share back with the school and parents as well.

Parents may initially join PTO at the beginning of the year at Registration.  Meetings are normally held monthly to share how PTO can support Alamitos and its goals.  If parents are interested in joining or attending PTO meetings, information about upcoming meetings may be sent out via school messenger, flyers, and/or on the school marquee.  We encourage all parents to get involved with PTO.

Alamitos has been fortunate to offer our students with various opportunities this past year:

• Boys & Girls Club is available each day after school from 2:15 until 6 pm daily. Enrolled students develop communication and athletic skills as they participate in a plethora of fun activities!
• There are various STEM opportunities this year at Alamitos including Lego Battlebots and Sphero Spark Club. In addition, there is a semester STEAM class for students interested in pre-engineering. The class teaches the terminology and mechanics behind engineering, preparing enrolled scholars for their future career one class meeting at a time!
• The Homework Center is available three days in the morning and three days after school for drop in assistance in homework, understanding concepts, and/or for students to have a quiet place to work.  Teachers and AVID tutors are available to assist students and Math teachers are available in the afternoon.
• Targeted tutoring was provided this year on areas such as Writer’s Club, Reading Comprehension help, and Math Peer Tutoring. Students gained a deeper understanding of these concepts, reducing test anxiety rates.
• Pure Game is available for students to build leadership skills while learning the cooperative efforts and skills at soccer. Pure Game works with students at lunch one day a week and one day a week after school.
• Girls, Inc. provides lessons for girls based on areas of self-awareness and building positive, strong women. Our lovely lady Condors acquire global awareness and civic engagement as they discuss in-program content.
• Club Live is a club that provides leadership opportunities for youth while also promoting healthy lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco, or other substance abuse among youth.
• Latino Unidos meets weekly to focus upon building the celebration of culture and community.  Activities involved include Line Dancing and Loteria (Bingo) at lunch.
• NJHS is a academic and service oriented club that meets to support the school and community. 
• GRIP is a mentor program used to assist students and families with motivation and resources.

Here at Alamitos, we pride ourselves on the recognition the district has given us for the hard work we have put in as a community. We have been awarded 3 years in a row for AVID School-wide Site of Distinction (2016, 2017, 2018). We received the California Honor Roll for High Achievement in 2016. Just one year later,  we were named a Title I Academic Achieving School as well as a Gold Ribbon School. Alamtios earned the title of District Spelling Bee winner, Superior Ratings for Orchestra, Choir, and Band at the District Festival. Alamitos was also recognized as an AVID  8^th grade Stand-out Scholarship Winner! Throughout May 2018, we will be pending for a 4th year with this award. Teachers, administrative staff, and students will continue to work hard and exceed GGUSD's expectations by learning important skills and thriving in a diverse climate.

HIGHLIGHTS!

• NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) has been a strong service group on our campus. This year alone, they have had some great accomplishments with giving to over 800 pasta items for disadvantaged families to feed. 

• ASB fundraised over $3500 for Pennies with Patients and donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma foundation. They also participated in Autism Awareness events, donating over $300 to the A Skate foundation! Scholars in ASB can make a community wide difference while civically engaging with significant worldly matters.

• In the Art Program, one student earned the Superintendent’s Award at the First Impressions Student Art Exhibit! Alamitos prepares students to academically excel while expressing personal identity in an artistic manner. Congratulations to our winner!

For questions, comments or concerns, please visit our front office or call us at (714) 663-6101. We are excited to begin a new school year and embark on an academic journey of success and overall well-being.