The students opinions/comments are the key. They help make the choices in how activities are run, what activities/learning to have and also help in decisions about changes they feel should be made with the school. You do not see that in a normal 6th-8th grade environment.
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/09
I'm happy with my choice to send both my sons to ALA. I think project oriented learning is more like real life than just doing worksheets and tests. The teachers are paying attention to how the students are doing because, in two different classes, a teacher recognized that one of my sons was working
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
The school provides great education to all of its students, the teachers are caring and attentive. It is a school in which the kids want to learn and have fun while doing it! Applied Learning Academy is a school that is good for a child who can work well in groups and is self-motivated, they work on
... Read more projects throughout the school year which can be hard. But from this your child will become strong in their study habits and will be ready for High School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Applied Learning Academy is a Special Interest School for 6th-8th graders in the Fort Worth ISD. Students must apply to be accepted for one of about 80-100 spots in each grade. My daughter is in 8th grade there and this school is the top middle school in Fort Worth when it comes to preparing students
... Read more for high school and college. They are involved in many projects during the year that require them to go out into the community to complete these projects. This focus on a real life application requires students to focus on learning and applying the skills and knowledge they need to solve a problem or implement a project. This is a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
ALA is a great school. Both of my kids go there. I feel that teachers really care about their students. And the parents are very involved.
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
Best of the best. Prior to teaching here, I had 4 children go to ALA. You must be a self-starter and self-motivated because most classes are project-oriented in a less structured environment.
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Posted by a teacher on 04/10/09
I am a student at ALA and I think this is a great school. The teachers really care about the stuent's education and push them to get their work done. They also push the students to go above and beyond and make their work as best as it can be. I have looked at many reviews about this school and though
... Read more some of them aren't that great this is still a great school. ALA does have it's flaws- ike everyone is saying it isn't as best as it was in the past and that is true but I still have to disagree and say this is a good school to send your child to. Many students are disappointed that we don't have sports and that is true but we are more focused on academics, so that will help in the long run. We also prepare students for high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/19/08
i am an applied learning academy graduate, class of '06. I grew up in this school, the teachers were great. Mr. January, Mrs. Russell, Mr. B, Mrs. Becky. though i know they do not work there anymore, they made a big impact in my life. Not only them but all the teachers. now, im a junior at trimble tech
... Read more ready to graduate early, i passed my SAT. Got into college, recieved sholarships, in National Honors society, majoring in Health Science Tech. and now working at the hospital as an assistant phlebotomist. Applied Learning Academy will forever be a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/31/08
ALA is a great school and the teachers always try to find ways to connect with the students. We have great test scores and the teaches always push us to do our hardest. F.Y.I. to past students we are trying to get a soccer team started.
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Posted by a student on 09/26/08
The faculty at ALA have gone out of their way to provide one-on-one attention to my child, and that attention has yielded confidence and success. The wonderful, practical educational techniques used at ALA ensure that my child doesn't merely pick up short-term skills; but develops a thirst for learning
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Fort Worth schools — Applied Learning Academy is located at 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76116. 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd is in the Ridglea Hills neighborhood and 76116 ZIP code in Fort Worth, TX The school district for Applied Learning Academy is the Ft Worth Independent School District. Applied Learning Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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