Four Green Dot high schools give eighth graders an opportunity to enroll into their schools

At the gymnasium on October 22nd, representatives from Animo Jackie Robinson, Animo Oscar De La Hoya, Animo Ralph Bunche, and Animo Pat Brown High Schools came to give applications to parents of eighth graders and students in order to enroll into their high schools.

Representatives from each school all said they have good clubs. For example, they offer soccer, cheerleading, leadership groups, and they have Advanced Placement classes which can help you receive college credit.

Animo Jackie Robinson’s motto is “If you stick with us, we’ll stick with you,” says Cecilia Leyva, the parent coordinator at that school.  Tirsa Barbero, the office manager at Animo Pat Brown said, ”We are…setting high expectations for our students the moment they become part of our school.”  She also said, “We provide them a way to get there. ” Sara Pena, the parent coordinator at Animo Ralph Bunche, said that the essentials to prepare for college are ” You don’t fail English and math classes.” Nallely Bravo, the parent coordinator from Animo Oscar De La Hoya says since Animo schools are smaller, that makes them more family oriented.

The applications for all of these high schools are due on December 6, 2013 by 4:00pm. Each school will have their lottery on different dates to choose who is accepted:

• Animo Pat Brown’s lottery day is December 11^th at 5:00pm
• Animo Jackie Robinson: December 12th, at 5:00pm
• Animo Ralph Bunche: December 7th at 9:30 am
• Oscar De La Hoya: December 18^th at 5:00pm

If you are chosen at the lottery and you are not present, the chance of you being accepted isn’t affected.Families will be notified if their child is chosen.