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Students Thrive Here

Ánimo Ellen Ochoa opened its doors June 2014 and is named after the first Latina Astronaut in space. AEO places a very high emphasis on the academic success and emotional well-being of all students. Our various programs challenge every student to reach their maximum potential, equipping them with the skills required to follow their unique academic pursuits and extracurricular endeavors in high school and beyond.

Students Thrive Here

Ánimo Ellen Ochoa opened its doors June 2014 and is named after the first Latina Astronaut in space. AEO places a very high emphasis on the academic success and emotional well-being of all students. Our various programs challenge every student to reach their maximum potential, equipping them with the skills required to follow their unique academic pursuits and extracurricular endeavors in high school and beyond.

We foster a nurturing community.

We meet students where they are.

We prepare all of our students for college, leadership, and life.

We engage parents as partners.

Message from the Principal

The goal of the Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle school team is to strengthen our community and work hard in making our families partners in their child’s education. This is more important now, as we are facing so many challenges. The work of transforming public education and empowering the community is not done alone. You are an important part in making this a reality for your child, and we eagerly look forward to working with you and your family. The road to college starts at AEO, and together we can assure that your child will be successful in middle school and beyond.

 

Cynthia Ybarra
Principal
Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School

News & Announcements

Stories About Ánimo Ellen Ochoa

Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Opens Campus for Community-Wide Día De Los Muertos Celebration
Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School (AEO) hosted its seventh annual Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community event that highlighted over 300 student altar presentations. Community members also had an opportunity to tour the school, visit candy stations, enjoy community resources, and a live DJ. The post...
Published on 11/01/2022
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, STEM: 3 Green Dot Schools Launch New Academic Pathways
Three schools are launching innovative educational hub programs, where students can access targeted learning in leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM. The post Leadership, Entrepreneurship, STEM: 3 Green Dot Schools Launch New Academic Pathways appeared first on Updates from Green Dot Public Schools....
Published on 10/25/2021
Second Annual Ánimo Cup Soccer Tournament Turns Out Two School Winners
This spring, Green Dot middle school and high school students competed in the second annual Ánimo Cup, an intramural soccer tournament for teams in our network. In the middle school division, Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School won against Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School with a score of 2-0...
Published on 06/24/2019
Middle Schoolers Take College Classes at Ánimo Ellen Ochoa
To truly prepare students for college, Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School has partnered with East Los Angeles College to offer its middle school students college courses. The post Middle Schoolers Take College Classes at Ánimo Ellen Ochoa appeared first on Updates from Green Dot Public Schools....
Published on 03/13/2018
Middle School After School Programs: the Risk of Cutting Back Expanded Learning
While we strategically schedule classes to provide appropriate interventions, our after school programs provide middle school and high school students with a space for additional support and academic enrichment. This is why we refer to our after school programs as expanded learning. The post Middle School After School Programs: the...
Published on 05/05/2017
Adventures Outside the Classroom: Green Dot Teens Are Up to the Challenge
This spring eight teams of Green Dot students and school staff conquered a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure that tested their endurance, strength and teamwork....
Published on 04/13/2017

MORE FROM ÁNIMO ELLEN OCHOA

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