Academic calendar
School Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2025-2026Relevant now
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A
- Advisory
- A daily period with a dedicated teacher-mentor focused on academic tracking and college readiness.
- ALCHS
- The common acronym for Ánimo Leadership Charter High School used in official documents and student social media.
- Animo
- The shorthand name for the school, derived from the Spanish word for 'spirit' or 'encouragement' used across the Green Dot network.
- ARC
- The after-school program provider that facilitates clubs, tutoring, and extracurricular activities.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government organization responsible for school events and spirit.
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- Ánimo
- The Spanish word for 'spirit' or 'encouragement' that serves as the brand for the school network.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a club focused on celebrating Black culture and fostering community on campus.
C
- College-Ready
- A frequent term used by staff and students to describe the ultimate goal of the school's curriculum.
E
- Eagles
- The school mascot, used to refer to the student body collectively or the athletic teams.
G
- Green Dot
- The charter management organization (CMO) that operates the school, often used to refer to network-wide policies or events.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
L
- Leadership
- The common shorthand name students use to refer to the school (Ánimo Leadership) to distinguish it from other Ánimo campuses.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who meet specific academic and community service requirements.
- Nutrition
- The designated morning break period where students are provided with a snack or light meal.
S
- SRLA
- Students Run LA; a prominent after-school club where students train to run the Los Angeles Marathon.
T
- The Ánimo Way
- The collective set of values and behavioral expectations (Rigorous, Respectful, Responsible) followed by students.
- The MPR
- The Multi-Purpose Room, which serves as the primary indoor space for student lunch and breakfast.
- The Wood
- A common nickname for Inglewood, the city where the school is located.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A mandatory daily period where students meet with a consistent teacher-mentor for college prep, academic tracking, and social-emotional learning.
- College Center
- The dedicated office and workspace where students meet with counselors for college applications and financial aid.
- College Ready
- A frequent campus mantra and goal used to describe the standard for student work and behavior.
- Community Service
- A graduation requirement where students must complete a set number of volunteer hours (typically 40) to receive their diploma.
- Community Service Hours
- A mandatory graduation requirement where students must complete a specific number of volunteer hours.
- Front Office
- The main administrative building where students check in late or handle official paperwork.
- Green Dot
- The charter management organization (CMO) that operates Ánimo Leadership and other local charter schools.
- Late Start
- Specific days (often Tuesdays or for professional development) when the school day begins later than the standard 8:00 AM start.
- Lennox Park
- The neighboring public park frequently utilized by the school for physical education and outdoor activities.
- Main Office
- The primary administrative center located at the front of the campus for attendance and visitor check-in.
- MPR
- Multi-Purpose Room; the large central hall used for lunch, assemblies, and school-wide presentations.
- Office Hours
- Designated times after school when teachers are available in their classrooms for extra tutoring and academic support.
- PowerSchool
- The digital platform used by students to check their real-time grades, attendance, and graduation progress.
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- School Cafeteria
- Student Handbook
- The primary document outlining the 'Golden Rule' and disciplinary policies that students must follow.
- Student ID
- Required identification that students must have on their person for safety and to access school services.
- Student Portal
- The digital gateway (often via Clever) used to access school apps like Google Classroom and Naviance.
- Summer Bridge
- A mandatory orientation program for incoming 9th graders to transition into the school's culture and academic expectations.
- The Field
- The outdoor athletic space used for physical education and after-school sports practices.
- The Front Office
- The main administrative hub where students check in for attendance or pick up permits.
- The Lab
- General term used by students to refer to the computer or science laboratory classrooms.
- The Main Office
- The central administrative area for attendance, visitor check-in, and staff offices.
- The MPR
- The Multi-Purpose Room, used for assemblies, lunch, and community meetings.
- Uniform
- The mandatory dress code policy, typically requiring specific Ánimo-branded polo shirts and khaki bottoms.
- Uniform Policy
- The mandatory dress code consisting of specific Ánimo-branded polo shirts and khaki or navy bottoms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 25 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.