American Leadership Academy

Ah, i meant 'a good prep for college' education. Sorry about that. Im tired today. :$

I love American Leadership Academy! I have three children that attend and a fourth this fall. My kids are happy and enjoy attending this school. They are challenged but not overwhelmed. They have homework but not overloaded. They have had opportunities to step out of their comfort zone with new leadership skills. Thanks ALA! You are the BEST!!!
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Wow--What a fantastic first year it has been at this school for my children!! I want everyone to know how impressed I am with the education my children received this year. I am so thankful for the strong leadership this school has provided this year. The teachers my children had were outstanding. I am excited they are expanding to new locations in the valley--Thank you, thank you, thank you--keep doing what you are doing!! Maybe other schools will catch on!
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I would like to express my gratitude for my child's teacher and for ALA. We have seen such a turn around in my child. They have truely cared about my child's education and about my child. I love the parent volunteer hours. It gives me the opportunity to be a part of my child's education. I highly recommend this school.
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I am so grateful for school choice. There is no school that will be a perfect fit for everyone, but as parents we have the ability to look at all our options and make a decision. I am grateful that charter schools are in our area and that I can find the best fit for my child. We love ALA. Whenever I have had a concern I know I can take it to the teacher and administration and work something out. I like the open door policy that I can go into my child's class at anytime and observe, help out, and be a part. School choice is great! Thanks ALA for providing us with that choice. ALA has been THE BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE for my children. They are learning so much because of the outstanding curriculum and the values set by the school. They feel safe knowing that they don't always have to be perfect, but have the ability to correct inappropriate behavior before severe consequences are taken. We all have room for improvement, but I am so grateful for school choice.
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I am so proud to have my children at ALA. My usually shy daughter has learned how to be a leader in any social situation, and has even developed some coordination within the sports. She has gained several personal victories as the teachers have helped her celebrate talents that not even I knew she had! My boys have become young men and are caring towards their sister and mother. Besides receiving an amazing education, my children have raised their own personal standards and character. Thank you ALA!
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I came to this school because I felt that the public school they were going to didn't care about my child's special educational needs and he was being bullied. I do have to say my son feels safe at ALA by the students, but I cannot say the same for how he feels around they teachers. Overall, my experience has been the worst I have ever seen in any school system. They accuse my son of not being a leader and he has a disability. Teachers have even screamed at my child to where other children said they felt he was being verbally abused. I was made to feel that the school was being run like a business. The teachers preach leadership, but constantly miss putting grades in the system and completing grading papers often having my childs grades go from an F to an A because they forgot something was turned in. I have even been told that they don't feel their school is the right fit for my students, though they have not had problems at other schools like this. It feels there might be "other" reasons we are not a good fit for this school. Suspensions and Expulsions are given for minor infractions like talking out of turn.
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The teachers are absolutely great. They challenge the kids and expect the kids to do their best. The curriculum is the best I have seen. Spalding, Shurley English, Singapore Math. My kindergartener was reading and recognizing and spelling words within the first few months of school starting. My younger kids have a greater foundation with grammar and writing than my older children did attending another school using a different English Curriculum. The foundation Singapore Math creates is fantastic. ALA has worked hard to go back and fill in the gaps that my older children had missed in earlier school years. Singapore Math has given them different techniques that answer the question why instead of just solve the problem. The faculty and staff at the school are the best. They want what is best for the students. They recognize students and call them by name, not just the students in their class or the students who are always in trouble, but all the students. ALA is giving my children the best education available. I am glad we have this option.
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AMAZING! This school is as big as some public schools, but with the care that charter schools give. I have only been a student here for one semester, but I want to stay forever . Believe it or not, i was very far behind before, but now i am excelling. Thank you ALA. I really like how there is A days and B days too. The only thing i would complain about is the amount of homework! I take about 1 1/2 on a normal day, but sometimes i have around 3 hours!

I have 2 children that attend ALA and love, love, love this school! I have had my children in the public schools, tried a Franklin school and have even homeschooled. This is the only school I have ever had my children get upset if they have to miss school! This school has so many great things about it! I have one child in Ms. Darst's class who never would finish his homework, (in the public school), and now is excited to complete it! She is an amazing teacher and he loves to be at school every day! I have another child who is in Mr Wright's class. He is phenomenal! I don't know how he handles a fifth grade class the way he does! My daughter loves his class and adores and respects her teacher! She also loves loves to go to school everyday! I am very fortunate to have found this school. My children are not only getting a top notch education, but love to go to school and enjoy the learning process! I also want to mention the incredible values and leadership skills that are taught are priceless! Thank you ALA!
--Submitted by a parent