Columbus Elementary School

Lincoln School is an amazing school. The principal is one hundred percent involved. She knows all the children's names. The teachers go above and beyond and they'revery supportive. I know this because all three of my boys attended the school. When my boys needed extra help, they were able to come in early or stay after school. The parents were also very involved.

Washington School has been an amazing experience for our family. My son now truly loves coming to school — he’s excited about reading, math, and all his subjects. The teachers make learning engaging and fun, and you can see his confidence and curiosity grow every day. The principal is outstanding and very supportive, creating a positive environment for students and families. We’re so grateful for the caring staff and the wonderful learning atmosphere at Washington School. Highly recommended!

I appreciate that my child is learning about the Lord at school. Attending a public school was a nightmare with the teachers' and principals' lack of support, so having a new beginning at ALA is a Godsend. However, I am concerned with whether teaching is up to par with competing schools and state standards. Not all the teachers are certified or have even attended college to teach so the strategies are lacking as well as understanding the methods of teaching, reteaching, and meeting students where they are. There needs to be a bigger push on academics and possibly having students rewarded by being inducted into the Junior Honor Society to motivate and encourage young learners.Another concern is the high teacher turnover rate and the administrative team's lack of supervision in supporting their teachers' needs. Lastly, it is a Christian school and the superintendent is wonderful. I hope he is closely assessing where ALA can step up and become a reputable Christian school known for its academic rigor and development of future leaders.