About Us - Ánimo Florence-Firestone
Explore Our Student-Centered Approach
Academics
The vibrant curriculum at Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School propels students toward success with college-prep courses and dynamic STEM programs. From engaging digital literacy to rigorous math and language arts, our students thrive in a supportive and stimulating environment.
STEM Pathways
Ánimo Florence-Firestone offers a robust STEM Pathway encompassing Environmental Science, Coding, Robotics, Medical Detectives, Flight and Space, and Green Space Architecture. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these fields, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities in STEM disciplines.
Campus Life
Ánimo Florence-Firestone’s campus is safe and welcoming. Our advisory classes teach and encourage positive and healthy behavior, including conflict resolution, anti-bullying, anti-hate speech, substance abuse, anti-vaping, and Identifying Emotional Distress training. Additionally, students consistently complete the Second Step Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
Family Engagement
We view our parents and guardians as equal partners in providing students with meaningful educational experiences. We encourage you to actively participate in your child’s education. Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School provides family resources and engagement activities throughout the year, including parenting workshops, a destigmatizing mental health parent group, grocery bag and other basic needs giveaways, financial wellness workshops, and so much more. Each parent or caregiver who participates can provide feedback on the activity and make recommendations to influence future opportunities.
Sports & Clubs
Ánimo Florence-Firestone supports the diverse interests of our students through a wide array of clubs and activities, such as Soccer, Music Club, Basketball, Painting, Flag Football, Book Club, Volleyball, Origami Club, Dance/Cheer Team, Gardening Club, Cooking Club, Gaming Club, Flower Arrangement Club, Running Club, Photography, Anime/Drawing Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance. These opportunities allow students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and cultivate a well-rounded high school experience.
Community
We view our parents and guardians as equal partners in providing our children with meaningful educational experiences. In 2023, we were honored to become a California Community Schools Grant Winner, allowing us to connect our families to partners and programs that support their needs.
We have built a strong sense of community with our sister school, Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School. Many of our students graduate from Ánimo Florence-Firestone and continue on their path to college readiness on the Ánimo Pat Brown campus.
Student Quote
I think Ánimo Florence-Firestone is really good academically. The teachers were always there to support us.”
– Nathan Navarrete, currently attending UC San Diego
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