My daughter attended ALC and is now a senior as ASU. Her best friend who also attended ALC is now in the Air Force. For the young man who could not get into military, maybe you should look at other factors. ALC certainly was a step forward for my daughter and her friend - not a stumbling block.
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
My son attended ALC during his Junior/Senior year and graduated with a Presidential Academic award. The experience turned his life around, gave him confidence in himself and this made all the difference. He went from in danger of dropping out to wanting to attend college this fall. Some students just
... Read more need individual attention in a smaller environment to succeed. ALC's committment to student achievement is what made all the difference, thanks for everything. Also your graduations are the best by far - much better than the public schools in town. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
I am a former ALC student. I have graduated from ASU as a nurse. I was prepared in every way due to my high school education. ALC let me explore my areas of interest as electives. I was unable to do this at my former school. I will always be indebted to ALC and the teachers. Love you all!
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Posted by a student on 06/05/09
I was a former student who attended this school my junior and senior year of high school. I graduated in '07 and i regret every second of being at this run-of-the-mill 'go at your own pace' school. I recently attempted to join the military applying myself to the marine corps and was brutally shot down.
... Read more Recruitors told me that this is a 'Tier 2' education and i am facing repeating 11th and 12th grade at the age of 20 due to the fact that i attended ALC. 'Accelerated'......I've never heard a more cruel joke. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/16/09
My child would never have finished high school without the professional educators at Accelerated Learning Center. They really cared about MY child. Thank you ALC
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
We were very disappointed with ALC. This is a go at your own pace school with NO homework and too much free time. Please look at their test scores especially by subsets of students. We pulled our Son out after his behavior became very disrepectful and started to hang around other kids there that were
... Read more not a good fit for our child. He is now in another school and truly excelling and back on track, bound for college. If you are considering this type of school, you may want to look at alternatives to gain additional information like the Equestrian School at 40th Street and Greenway and The Metropolitan Arts School downtown. Both were highly recommended by parents who have children there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
I Loved! ALC!! im now graduated, ALC put me on a very good path! i am currently a Nurseing Student, i know i would not be where i am without the positive encourgemnt from all the staff at ALC! they inspired all students that they were worth it, and they were not going to give up on us! Thank You ALC!
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Posted by a student on 01/22/09
My child did so well at this school! We are truly appreciative of its exallance in teaching and inspireing students that they can do better!
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
ALC is a quality school the teachers are excellent they really want all the students to excell. They treat everyone with the respect and truly care about them. I am so impressed with all the staff there. When I was waiting in the office it was so refreshing to see how Dr. Canady, Mrs. keppler and Mr
... Read more Hadad interact with all the kids and I could tell all the students really liked and respected them. My son has done extremely well at ALC and I would highly recommend the school. I was talking to him about all the staff that works there and how great they are and he agreed with me and really respects them. Thanks for all you do and all the conversations that you take time to have with my son he always shares them with me and I know they make a difference. Thank you so much! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/28/08
I just read the other reviews and have to agree and then some. When Mrs. Keppler called today and ask how we as parents felt about the quality of education at ALC. I immediatley replied Wonderful. Well that was not one of the choices but excellent was. My student went from 2 credits to 10 credits in
... Read more one year and his faith in himself is now remarkable. ALC instills such confidence in their students that the change in them is almost visable to the naked eye. Mrs. Keppler always has time to listen and makes me feel like she and the school she represents really care about these kids. I know my son just loves her and Dr. Canady along with a truly wodnerful staff. Thank you ALC.. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Accelerated Learning Center is located at 4105 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85028. 4105 E Shea Blvd is in the Paradise Valley neighborhood and 85028 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Accelerated Learning Center is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Accelerated Learning Center is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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