Check out our list of current clubs and athletics! All clubs are student led and supervised by a campus staff member and our school participates in CIF sports.

Clubs

• Painting Club
• Gryphon Garden
• Guerreros Unidos
• Cooking Club
• Cosmetology/Gel-X
• After-School Leadership
• DIY Club
• T-Shirt Design
• Gender and Sexuality Alliance
• Music Production
• Gaming Club

Athletics

• Volleyball
• Cross-Country
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Track
• Students Run L.A

Our school welcomes all students, regardless of background, and encourages everyone to join our inclusive community. We enhance our instructional programs and professional development to ensure that English Learners (ELs) engage deeply in rigorous and challenging content. Valuing family and community partnerships, we leverage their diverse languages, skills, cultures, and experiences. We empower all stakeholders to prioritize the needs of ELs, integrating ELD principles across our curriculum, supporting their academic growth, and affirming their cultural and linguistic identities throughout their educational journey.

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Special Education & Psychological Services Commitment

Ánimo Pat Brown’s special education and psychological services team is committed to addressing barriers to learning through an integrated academic, social-emotional and behavioral system that bridges services to students with disabilities in an inclusive environment.

Our Approach

We provide high quality and accessible programming that embraces the strengths of our students. Our special education supports are created with high structure in order to foster a highly inclusive supported environment for all of our scholars and their families.

Department Contact Information

Senior Director of Special Education & Psychological Services

Dr. Susana Campo

scampo@greendot.org

(323) 565–1600

Director of Special Education Accountability & Specialized Services 

Katie Haas

katie.haas@greendot.org

School Psychologist 

Judith Placencia-Peinado

judith.peinado@greendot.org

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can my child attend Ánimo Pat Brown if they have an IEP?

Yes, we are a public school and welcome all students.

I have questions about my child’s IEP. Who should I reach out to?

Please contact the school and ask to speak with your child’s special education teacher.

Who should I contact for a special education evaluation or support for my child?

Please contact our school psychologist to share your concerns.

Related Links (for LAUSD SELPA Schools)

• LAUSD Division of Special Education Home Page 
• A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services (September 2018 edition)
• Una Guía para padres sobre servicios de educación especial (Revisado Septiembre de 2018)
• The IEP & You (September 2016 edition)
• El IEP y Usted (Revisado Septiembre de 2016)
• The ITP & You (May 2016 edition)
• El ITP Y TÚ (Revisado en mayo de 2016)

For support, please contact our Homeless and Foster Services team at Homelessandfosterservices@greendot.org

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for Homeless Children and Youth entitles all homeless school-aged
children to the same free and appropriate public education that is provided to non-homeless students. To that
end, Green Dot has adopted the following policy regarding the enrollment and education of homeless students.

A homeless student is defined as a person between the ages of two and eighteen who lacks a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence. It includes children and youths who:

• Live in an emergency or transitional shelter; abandoned building, parked car, or other facility not designed as a
  regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
• Live “double-up” with another family/are sharing the housing of other persons, due to loss of housing,
  economic hardship, or a similar reason;
• Live in a hotel or motel due to lack of alternate adequate accommodations;
• Live in a trailer park or campsite due to lack of alternate adequate accommodations;
• Have been abandoned at a hospital;
• Reside in a home for school-aged, unwed mothers or mothers-to-be if there are no other available living
  accommodations;
• Are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or
  similar settings; and
• Are a migratory or abandoned, runaway, or throwaway youth that qualifies as homeless because he/she is
  living in circumstances described above.

Homeless status is determined in cooperation with the parent or guardian. In the case of unaccompanied youth,
status is determined by the School Liaison.

School Liaison

The Principal designates the following staff person as the School Liaison for homeless students:

Melissa Peña
Community School Manager
1149 S. Hill St., Ste. 600
323-565-1600

Homelessandfosterservices@greendot.org

The School Liaison shall ensure that:

1. Homeless students are identified by school personnel and through coordination activities with other
   entities and agencies.
2. Homeless students enroll in, and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed at Green Dot.
3. Homeless students and families receive educational services for which they are eligible, including
4. Head Start and Even Start programs, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental
   health services, and other appropriate services.
5. Parents/guardians are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their
   children and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their
   children.
6. Public notice of the educational rights of homeless children is disseminated at places where children
   receive services, such as schools, shelters, and soup kitchens.
7. Enrollment/admissions disputes are mediated in accordance with law, the Green Dot charter(s), and
   Board policy.
8. Parents/guardians and any unaccompanied youth are fully informed of all transportation services, as
   applicable.
9. The School Liaison collaborates with State coordinators and community and school personnel
   responsible for the provision of education and related services to homeless children and youths.
   Enrollment

Green Dot shall immediately admit/enroll the student (subject to the school’s capacity and pursuant to any
procedures stated in the charter), even if the student lacks records normally required for enrollment. Records
will immediately be requested from the previous school.

If the student needs to obtain immunizations or does not possess immunization or other medical records, the
Principal or designee shall refer the parent/guardian to the School Liaison. The School Liaison shall assist the
parent/guardian in obtaining the necessary immunizations or records for the student

• On-site school psychologists and college counselors
• Student-tailored academic Advisory course
• Restorative Justice Discipline Model
• Community Building opportunities and grade-level events
• Mental health and behavioral support for all students
• Tutoring and office hours to support students\’ academic needs
• Personalized learning for all students

Green Dot Public Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of the characteristics listed in Education Code Section 220 (actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, immigration status, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code or association with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics) and Education Code Sections 221.5 and 221.51 in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Green Dot Public Schools also does not discriminate against any person on the basis of legal or economic status, primary language, or English Learner status in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Green Dot Public Schools adheres to all provisions of federal law related to students with disabilities, including but not limited to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (“IDEA”).  Green Dot Public Schools is committed to providing a work and educational atmosphere that is free of unlawful harassment and the “Discrimination/Harassment Policy” complies with the requirements of Titles IV, VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (mental or physical disability), The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable federal and state laws.  Green Dot Public Schools also prohibits sexual harassment, including cyber sexual bullying, and harassment based upon pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, religious affiliation, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance or regulation.  Green Dot Public Schools does not condone or tolerate harassment of any type, including discrimination, intimidation, or bullying, including cyber sexual bullying, by any employee, independent contractor or other person with which Green Dot Public Schools does business, or any other individual, student, or volunteer.  This applies to all employees, students, or volunteers and relationships, regardless of position or gender.  Green Dot Public Schools will promptly and thoroughly investigate any complaint of harassment and take appropriate corrective action, if warranted.  Inquiries, complaints, or grievances regarding harassment as described in this policy should be directed to the Green Dot Public Schools Uniform Complaint Procedures (“UCP”) Compliance Officer as identified in Policy C. 16.0.

Rev. 06/2021