Green Dot is working to transform the Los Angeles public high schools into successful institutions. The system operates under six tenets.
- Small, safe, personalized schools (total enrollment no more than 525).
- High expectations of all students.
- Local control with extensive professional development and accountability.
- Parent participation (at least 35 hours of volunteer service annually).
- Maximize funding to the classroom.
- Keep schools open later -- facilities available until at least 5 p.m.