ABOUT ALA
The American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is a school that is supported with state and public education funds but organized and operated privately. Charter schools are established by groups of teachers, parents, or others who wish to create public educational alternatives to existing public school systems.
Mission Statement
The mission of American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is to empower families and support students in grades K-12 to meet and exceed rigorous academic standards, promote life-long learning skills, and to advocate our belief that parental involvement and partnership is critical to student success. ALA is committed to providing all students with a challenging, innovative, and results-oriented education through a quality, unique method of educational reform which emphasizes academic excellence, physical well-being, character development, and accountability and respect for the individual.
Vision Statement
We envision American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School as a thriving community of learning that honors and maintains its mission in all that it does. Together this Academy will build a scholarly, creative, and exciting environment that students will want to experience; a place that will attract the most highly skilled and committed educators and community members. Parents will have an active presence during the school day and in all aspects of governance. Accountability and personal responsibility will be embraced by all constituents, particularly the teachers, who will be given maximum freedom and support in helping them fulfill their teaching assignments.
Goals
To instill in each student, consistent with their age and grade level, an educational foundation consisting of the following:
1. The ability to read, write legibly and spell correctly.
2. The ability to think analytically, reason, compute and apply in problem solving situations the essence of arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
3. The ability to express thoughts in precise, grammatically correct sentences and phrases.
4. The ability to read and comprehend the classical writings of a wide range of authors.
5. The ability to experience a sense of patriotism through a study of U.S. and World history and geography and to develop reverence for the sacrifice of historical figures who exemplified virtue and character.
6. The ability to apply the scientific method in understanding basic concepts in earthly, biological, chemical, and physical science.
7. The ability to appreciate expressions in the fine and visual arts.
8. The ability to recognize the importance of overall good health and physical development and know how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
9. To develop a sense of self-worth through personal achievement, a willingness to sacrifice self and service.
10. To develop strong moral character through working to master the character traits of personal honesty, moral cleanliness, virtuous living, love of others, and love of self.
Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge is a special type of curriculum your child will be offered from kindergarten through 8th grade.
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ALA School Motto
The ALA Motto is a set of values and standards we desire our students to uphold and to carry with them throughout their lives.Adobe PDF format
Questioning Charter Schools?
This document answers the most commonly asked questions regarding charter schools in general, and what you can expect from American Leadership Academy.
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American Leadership Academy Crest and Mascot
The American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is a school that is supported with state and public education funds but organized and operated privately. Charter schools are established by groups of teachers, parents, or others who wish to create public educational alternatives to existing public school systems.
Mission Statement
The mission of American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is to empower families and support students in grades K-12 to meet and exceed rigorous academic standards, promote life-long learning skills, and to advocate our belief that parental involvement and partnership is critical to student success. ALA is committed to providing all students with a challenging, innovative, and results-oriented education through a quality, unique method of educational reform which emphasizes academic excellence, physical well-being, character development, and accountability and respect for the individual.
Vision Statement
We envision American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School as a thriving community of learning that honors and maintains its mission in all that it does. Together this Academy will build a scholarly, creative, and exciting environment that students will want to experience; a place that will attract the most highly skilled and committed educators and community members. Parents will have an active presence during the school day and in all aspects of governance. Accountability and personal responsibility will be embraced by all constituents, particularly the teachers, who will be given maximum freedom and support in helping them fulfill their teaching assignments.
Goals
To instill in each student, consistent with their age and grade level, an educational foundation consisting of the following:
1. The ability to read, write legibly and spell correctly.
2. The ability to think analytically, reason, compute and apply in problem solving situations the essence of arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
3. The ability to express thoughts in precise, grammatically correct sentences and phrases.
4. The ability to read and comprehend the classical writings of a wide range of authors.
5. The ability to experience a sense of patriotism through a study of U.S. and World history and geography and to develop reverence for the sacrifice of historical figures who exemplified virtue and character.
6. The ability to apply the scientific method in understanding basic concepts in earthly, biological, chemical, and physical science.
7. The ability to appreciate expressions in the fine and visual arts.
8. The ability to recognize the importance of overall good health and physical development and know how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
9. To develop a sense of self-worth through personal achievement, a willingness to sacrifice self and service.
10. To develop strong moral character through working to master the character traits of personal honesty, moral cleanliness, virtuous living, love of others, and love of self.
Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge is a special type of curriculum your child will be offered from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Adobe PDF formatALA School Motto
The ALA Motto is a set of values and standards we desire our students to uphold and to carry with them throughout their lives.
Adobe PDF formatQuestioning Charter Schools?
This document answers the most commonly asked questions regarding charter schools in general, and what you can expect from American Leadership Academy.
Adobe PDF formatAmerican Leadership Academy Crest and Mascot
