Junior High & High School
Junior high & High School | Grades 7-12
Welcome to ALA Queen Creek
Preparing Student for College, Career, and Life
The American Leadership Academy Queen Creek experience is designed to foster academic confidence, personal responsibility, and future readiness at every stage of a student’s journey.
Junior high school begins the move toward greater academic independence. High school builds on it through graduation requirements, advanced coursework, college credit, career exploration, and decisions about life after ALA.
Grades 7-8
Junior High at ALA Queen Creek
Junior high school brings more moving parts. The work itself becomes more demanding, but so does the responsibility surrounding it.
Students begin managing multiple courses, teachers, assignments, deadlines, activities, and expectations. They have to remember what is due, how to communicate when they do not understand, and they begin learning that a missed assignment does not disappear simply because they forgot about it.
Two Year Plan
Students and families work together during grades 7 and 8 to develop a two-year plan that prepares students for high school coursework and future academic expectations.
Education and Career Action Plan
In 8th grade, students begin developing their Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) with support from a Student Services Advisor, exploring high school coursework, career interests, and long-term goals.
High School Credit
Some junior high coursework may qualify for high school credit, including Algebra 1 and Geometry. High school-level world language may earn credit with a C or above and at least 80% on the final exam.
Looking Ahead
Connecting Academics to Future Goals
Grades 7–8 serve as a vital bridge, helping students strengthen their core academic knowledge while giving families time to explore what comes next. At ALA Queen Creek, we focus on two critical areas during these transitional years:
- Developing Core Academics: Students master complex subjects like math, science, and history, applying the study habits and independence they are building in the classroom.
- Planning Ahead: The choices made in junior high lay the groundwork for the future. We give families time to explore high school graduation requirements, diploma pathways, Honors and AP courses, Dual Enrollment, and Career and Technical Education (CTE).
To help connect today's learning with tomorrow's goals, our 7th and 8th graders also use MajorClarity—a career exploration tool that helps them align their current interests with their future academic and post-secondary plans.
Grades 9-12
High School at ALA Queen Creek
High school turns academic planning into concrete action. Students work toward graduation by choosing courses that align with their unique strengths and goals. To ensure they are prepared for a university, a trade, or the workforce, Ironwood connects students directly with STEM, Dual Enrollment, and specialized College Ready programs.
This preparation is built on a comprehensive academic foundation. Students balance advanced coursework and electives with core requirements in English, math, laboratory science, history, and physical education. By completing additional credits in fine arts or CTE, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and a world language, every Ironwood graduate leaves with a highly competitive transcript.
Diploma Pathways
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek offers multiple diploma pathways so students can plan coursework around their goals and interests for advanced academic opportunities. View the official Course Catalog for details about each diploma→
Graduation Diploma
Honors Diploma
STEM Diploma
PREPPED FOR SUCCESS
Student Services and Academic Planning
Greater academic independence shouldn't mean figuring everything out alone. Queen Creek Student Services provides dedicated academic advisors to give every family personalized guidance as they navigate the future. Students can find help with:
Students can use Student Services for help with:
- Course selection and graduation planning
- AP coursework and Dual Enrollment
- College admission, scholarships, and financial aid
- Standardized testing and transcripts
- Career exploration and workforce preparation
- Trade, vocational, and military pathways
We do not expect students to have their entire lives mapped out at 14. Our goal is to give them the support they need to ask better questions, adjust their plans as their interests grow, and confidently prepare for life after graduation.
Measuring Progress
Arizona Academic Assessments
Junior High: Students in grades 7 and 8 complete state assessments in reading, writing, and math. 8th graders also take the state science assessment and the civics exam.
High School: Students participate in assessments such as ACT Aspire, AzSCI, and the ACT, depending on grade level and state requirements, and must meet the civics exam requirement for graduation.
Discover your path
Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education gives students opportunities to explore career pathways, build practical skills, and prepare for industry-specific opportunities. ALA Queen Creek offers several Career and Technical Education courses on-site, and students who complete two years of a CTE course sequence may have the opportunity to complete industry-specific exams or certifications.
ALA students may also have access to CTE partnership programs through ALA Applied Technologies. Students participating in partner CTE programs should work closely with an Academic Advisor to make sure their course load and credits meet graduation requirements.
Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment
ALA Queen Creek offers academic opportunities designed to challenge students and help them prepare for college-level expectations. Depending on grade level, campus offerings, and student readiness, students may have access to:
- Honors courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- Dual Enrollment courses
- Advanced math, science, English, and history options
- College credit opportunities
College and Career Readiness
Students prepare for life after high school through academic planning, assessments, advising, and post-secondary opportunities, including:
- Education and Career Action Planning
- PSAT and ACT testing
- ASVAB career exploration
- Dual and concurrent enrollment
- AGEC certificate and associate degree opportunities
- College and career advising
Junior/High School Hours & Contact Information
School Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 2:55 pm
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Early Release: Days vary, 8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Address: 23908 S. Hawes Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Phone: (480) 987-4500
Fax: (480) 882-1330
Now Enrolling for 2026-2027
Kindergarten through Grade 12 · Public Tuition-Free Charter School