Home of the Guardians
Welcome to the West Foothills Pre-K-6 campus of American Leadership Academy. ALA in Waddell, AZ is proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to students in the West Valley. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe, academically challenging, and nurturing environment where young leaders can thrive. 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 shaping the future leaders of our community.
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What is a Charter School?
Publicly funded but operating with greater autonomy, charter schools differ from traditional public schools by having increased flexibility. They are initiated through a charter, which is a performance agreement detailing the school's mission, programs, goals, and assessment techniques. Their purpose is to promote innovation and provide diverse educational choices suited to their community's specific needs.
Parents' Corner
American Leadership Academy, West Foothills Pre-K-6 has a ton of exciting events happening in 2020 - 2021! Get event details, a list of early release days, and Holiday information on our school calendar.
Don't miss out! West Foothills is now accepting students from Pre-K to 6th grade. Start the application process online or finish your re-enrollment tasks before August 6th.
Gain access to West Foothills Pre-K-6's student handbooks, lunch schedules, parent/student portal, uniform policies, and more in our parent resources tab. At West Foothills, we make sure all information for parents is accessible.
Stay up-to-date on our school's uniform policies. From school colors to length and style, we keep pertinent information on this page. Buy our school uniforms online.
School Leaders
Lee Taylor, Director
Lee is married to Karyn Taylor and they are the parents of six amazing children. He earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Brigham Young University in 1999. Furthering his education, he graduated summa cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with his master’s degree and then obtained his second master’s degree in 2013 from the Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College.
Prior to joining ALA, Lee spent over twenty-one years in the Air Force filling multiple assignments and specialties, including flying, contracting, nuclear missile operations, satellite operations and communications, secure communications, international affairs working with foreign military and civilian dignitaries, recruiting, and education.
Lee and his family chose to join and attend ALA due to its strong moral values, extensive curriculum, and incredible teachers, staff, and leadership.
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 West Foothills 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!