This school still hasn't gotten all their ducks in a row. Mostly it is an experiment in education. The school run by the school district have more experience in providing a well rounded educational experience. Some of the staff don't have respect for the students. Those staff members are more interested
... Read more in controlling the students than helping them grow as individuals. In my opinion, it is not worth the drive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
ALA is sill having major growing pains when it comes to communication between the board, the parents and, the administration. While the elementary school does very well, the Jr. High and High School struggle. There are very few available elective classes, making it difficult for students to get a break
... Read more from the basics. Many of the parents and board of directors rule the school with a complete authoritarian mindset. They have completely forgotten what it was like to be a teenager. A little leeway goes a long way with kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
I love that school it gives me more one on one with my teachers. It also gives me more opportunities to do the sports I want.
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Posted by a student on 12/01/08
ALA has been a blessing for our family. Taking my children out of Nebo School District has been my best move as a parent. ALA gives students the opportunity to be individuals and pursue ideas other than sports. It is however not without it's faults...orginization seems to be their biggest weakness
... Read more and my biggest dissapointment has been that past the elementary grades they no longer offer Saxon Math. Overall I think very highly of ALA and am confident that my children are getting the best education possible in our area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/08
I attended American Leadership Academy for two years and I think that it is an excellent school. Although the classes may be a little bit too full sometimes, it is overall a very good school. It's filled with great students and teachers who are amazing! The downside is that our football team has lost
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Posted by a student on 10/24/08
I love American Leadership Academy. I love the fact that they have school uniforms and encourage the kids to look and act responsible and professional. The Special Education Department is fantastic.
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Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
My children have been attending this school since it first opened. This school is great. They are aware that children all learn differently and are willing to try new and innovative programs to help all the children learn. For instance, they now have three different areas the kids and parents can
... Read more choose to emphasize in. Children who learn through music and art can choose to take core classes with an emphasis in those areas. They are doing the same with a sports/medicince emphasis. Of course they have a rigorous classical route for those who don't have those interests. I am amazed at how well the school responds to the needs of the student. It is a small school, so my children know almost everyone, students, teachers and administrators and they know my children. I am very pleased with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
The school is average. It is no better than any Nebo School District school. My student has attended this school for three years now and will not be returning. The school's standards are normal. The school atmosphere is very controlling. My student is advanced and the school has not met her needs.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/08
This school has high standards and they go the extra mile to find programs that work best for the individual needs of the students. Not every need is met by they continually make the effort. The standard of education is much better than the basic requirements of the local public schools.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
My child had two teachers for two consecutive years that had no control of the classroom, hurting his chances of starting off his education on the right foot. Since returning to regular public school, he has jumped 4 reading levels in 5 months.
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Spanish Fork schools — American Leadership Academy is located at 1172 Del Monte Rd, Spanish Fork UT 84660. 1172 Del Monte Rd is in the 84660 ZIP code in Spanish Fork, UT The school district for American Leadership Academy is the Utah State Office Of Education. American Leadership Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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