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School Overview

At the Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership, students are immersed in a culture of academic excellence, character building and service learning. In our school community we believe that every child possesses inherent excellence and genius. Our goal is to empower our scholars to use their voices and address the aspects of their community that they believe need to change. We do this with a focus on the core subjects of ELA, math, science, and social studies. Our scholars also take classes on social justice, visual and graphic arts, technology, music, and Spanish. We want our scholars to be well rounded and prepared for their future endeavors.

 

Throughout the school year each class is centered around our scholar's identities so that they can truly connect to the learning and that all learning experiences are relevant. By the time scholars graduate from the Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership, they are prepared for the academic rigors of high school, as well as civic minded and aware of social issues that affect their communities and are equipped with the tools to become the change makers of society.