With over 30 years of experience and over 1,500 adults earning their high school diplomas, Southgate has earned the title, "Downriver's Center for Adult Education." 

SACE is a comprehensive, full service adult education program offering day, evening, and Saturday classes. Some of the highlights include:

• High School Completion
• Alternative Education, which we call the "Advantage Academy"
• Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.)
• G.E.D. prep and test program
• Vocational classes
• Computer and Technology programs
• English as a Second language program (ESL)
• Community Outreach
• Child Care programs
• Enrichment and Leisure classes
• much much more!

Mission Statement of Southgate Adult and Community Education
Southgate Adult and Community Education is committed to preparing our unique and diverse student population to live and work successfully as self-directed, life-long learners in an ever-changing democratic and technological society.

We believe that....

• everyone can learn.

• learning is life-long.

• behavior has consequences.

• learning occurs best in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

• each individual is unique and has inherent value. 

• group efforts result in better decision making and greater commitment.

• education is a shared responsibility of the total community.

• education enhances life.

• education is the blending of knowledge from many disciplines.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap:  It is the policy of the Southgate Community School District not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of handicap, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, or weight. Nor shall any person be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, in employment or any of its programs or activities.  Inquiries related to discrimination should be directed to the Office of the Superintendent (734-246-4600).

Equal Education Opportunities
The board affirms its commitment for nondiscrimination in education. No student shall be denied the opportunity to participate in the district's educational program on the basis of religion, creed, race, color, national origin, sex, or marital status. Southgate Adult and Community Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Civil Right Grievances
If any student believes they have been discriminated against and not been given an equal educational opportunity based on handicap, sex, race, color, or national origin, contact the District's Civil Rights Coordinator at the Southgate Board of Education, 13201 Trenton Road, Southgate, MI 48195, (734) 246-4600.