Home of the Patriots
Welcome to ALA Gilbert South elementary school! We invite your family to experience our premier charter school by scheduling a tour of our campus today. As part of American Leadership Academy, we are proud to offer the best educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment, right here in South Gilbert. Guided by our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—we empower students To Learn. Lead. Change the World! Join us in nurturing the future leaders of our community.
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What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are publicly funded educational establishments that enjoy greater flexibility and autonomy compared to conventional public schools. Founded through a charter—a performance contract that outlines the school's mission, programs, goals, and assessment strategies—they aim to foster innovation and provide diverse educational opportunities suited to their communities' unique needs.
Parents' Corner
American Leadership Academy, Gilbert South Pre-K-6 has a ton of exciting events happening all year. Get event details, a list of early release days, and Holiday information on our school calendar.
Be sure to submit your application forms or re-enrollment forms. We're dedicated to giving your students the best educational experience possible all in a moral and wholesome environment.
Searching for Gilbert South Pre-K-6 parent resources? Find everything you need from the student handbook to uniform policies, and supply lists.
Uniforms allow our students to stay focused on their education and eliminates other issues regarding dress code. Learn about Ameican Leadership Academy policies and order online, today.
Meet the Director
Jen Brown
Mrs. Brown holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Counseling. She has been inspiring youth and working within the education field for more than 23 years. She has been serving ALA families for the past 10 years. Most recently, she served as the Assistant Director at ALA Gilbert South Elementary and carried a significant role in the success of the campus since the doors opened in the Fall of 2017.
Before that, she was a teacher at ALA Queen Creek Elementary. Before joining the ALA Family, she served as Dean of Students, Director of Athletics, Vice Principal, Teacher, and Milieu Manager at various charter and private schools. She believes that dreams are answers to questions you have not figured out how to ask! Her background and experiences have guided her to see life through the eyes of the children she works with, the whole child, academically and emotionally. They are the reason we do what we do, and they are the reason we must be at our best every day! She feels a sense of pride and privilege to serve the students and their families. GO PATRIOTS!
Letter from the Director
The ALA Life
Why Families Love ALA
Discover what makes life at our American Leadership Academy schools so special! Hear firsthand from our parents and students as they share their experiences, highlighting the supportive community, academic excellence, and character-building environment that sets ALA apart. Learn why our schools are more than just a place to learn—they’re a place to grow and thrive.
Preschool - Little Leaders
Raising Little Leaders From Pre-K & Up!
Parents, did you know that our Gilbert South campus has a preschool and pre-k program? We support your kids from ages 3 and up, teaching them our core values while integrating American Leadership Academy's Core Knowledge Sequence. Ask about our discounts!