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2027–28 Interest Form Are Open

Still looking for a school for the 2026–27 school year? Applications are still being accepted for select Ánimo schools.

At our tuition-free Ánimo schools bring energy and purpose to every classroom. We provide strong academics, supportive teachers, and a college-going culture to help students thrive as confident learners and future leaders.

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Upcoming Dates

Please review the dates below to find out when the 2027-2028 Application opens for your school of interest.

Application Opens

September 1

Ánimo Ellen Ochoa · 6th–8th
Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo · 9th–12th
Alain LeRoy Locke · 9th–12th
Ánimo Compton · 6th–12th
Ánimo Extera Elementary · TK–5th

Application Opens

October 1

Ánimo Jackie Robinson · 9th–12th
Ánimo Ralph Bunche · 9th–12th
Ánimo Florence-Firestone · 6th–8th
Ánimo Legacy · 6th–8th
Ánimo James B. Taylor · 6th–8th
Ánimo Watts · 9th–12th

Application Opens

October 12

Ánimo Pat Brown · 9th–12th
Ánimo City of Champions · 9th–12th
Ánimo Inglewood · 9th–12th
Ánimo Jefferson · 6th–8th
Ánimo Leadership · 9th–12th
Ánimo Mae Jemison · 6th–8th
Ánimo South Los Angeles · 9th–12th

Apply to Green Dot Public Schools

Interested in a Green Dot school for your student? Complete the form below

Email / Correo electrónico *

Phone Number / Número de teléfono *

Guardian First Name / Nombre del padre, madre o tutor *

Guardian Last Name / Apellido del padre, madre o tutor *

Street Address / Domicilio *

State/Region / Estado *

City / Ciudad *

Zip Code / Código postal *

Preferred Language / Idioma preferido *

Student's First Name / Nombre del estudiante *

Student's Last Name / Apellido del estudiante *

Student's Date of Birth / Fecha de nacimiento del estudiante *

Student's Current School / Escuela actual del estudiante *

Which School Year Are You Interested In? / ¿Para qué año escolar está interesado? *

Student's Current Grade / Grado actual del estudiante *

Which Ánimo Elementary School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Ánimo Extera Elementary Charter School (TK - 5th) - East LA

Which Ánimo Elementary School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Ánimo Extera Elementary Charter School (TK - 5th) - East LA

Which Ánimo Middle School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - East LAÁnimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - Florence-FirestoneÁnimo Legacy Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - South LAÁnimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - WattsÁnimo Compton Charter School (6th - 12th) - South LAÁnimo Jefferson Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - South-Central LAÁnimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School (6th - 8th) - Watts

Which Ánimo Middle School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Which Ánimo High School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Ánimo Compton Charter School (6th - 12th) - South LAOscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School (9th - 12th) - Boyle HeightsAlain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy (9th - 12th) - WattsÁnimo Jackie-Robinson Charter High School (9th - 12th) - South-Central LAÁnimo Ralph Bunche Charter High School (9th - 12th) - South-Central LAÁnimo Watts College Preparatory Academy (9th - 12th) - WattsÁnimo South Los Angeles Charter High School (9th - 12th) - South LAÁnimo Inglewood Charter High School (9th - 12th) - InglewoodÁnimo City of Champions Charter High School (9th - 12th) - InglewoodÁnimo Leadership Charter High School (9th - 12th) - InglewoodÁnimo Pat Brown Charter High School (9th - 12th) - Florence-Firestone

Which Ánimo High School are you interested in? / ¿En cuál escuela Ánimo está interesado?

Sibling Information / Información de Hermanos

1. Does the applicant have a sibling currently attending an Ánimo / Green Dot school? / ¿Tiene el solicitante un hermano/a que actualmente asiste a una escuela de Ánimo / Green Dot? *

Yes / SíNo

Sibling First Name / Primer nombre del hermano/a *

Sibling Last Name / Apellido del hermano/a *

Sibling Date of Birth / Fecha de nacimiento del hermano/a *

Current Grade / Grado actual *

2. Does the applicant have a sibling applying to an Ánimo / Green Dot school for the 2027–28 school year? / ¿Tiene el solicitante un hermano/a que está solicitando ingreso a una escuela de Ánimo / Green Dot para el año escolar 2027–28? *

Yes / SíNo

Sibling First Name / Primer nombre del hermano/a *

Sibling Last Name / Apellido del hermano/a *

Sibling Date of Birth / Fecha de nacimiento del hermano/a *

Entering Grade / Grado de ingreso *

3. Is a parent or guardian employed by Green Dot Public Schools? / ¿Está uno de los padres o tutores empleado por Green Dot Public Schools? *

Yes / SíNo

How did you hear about Green Dot Public Schools? (please select only one option) *
¿Cómo se enteró de las Escuelas Públicas Green Dot? (por favor seleccione una opción)

Community Organization (i.e., YMCA) / Organización Comunitaria (YMCA etc.)Referral from my current school / Referencia de mi Escuela ActualGreen Dot Campus Event (i.e., open house) / Evento de Green Dot (visita escolar, etc.)Current Green Dot Family or Alumni / Estudiante de Green Dot Actual o EgresadoGreen Dot Employee or Student Enrollment Coordinator / Empleado de Green Dot o Coordinador de Inscripción de EstudiantesTV/Streaming/Radio Ad / Anuncio de TV/transmisión/radioOnline Ad: Google/Facebook / Anuncio en línea: Google/FacebookUPAS/Door Knocker / UPAS Visita domiciliariaSchool Representative at Community Event or Park / Representante de la Escuela en un Evento o Parque ComunitarioOutdoor Advertising / Publicidad ExteriorOther/ OtroSchool Website/ Página de Internet de la escuelaMailer or Postcard / Correo/ tarjeta postal