Home of the Patriots

Hello, and welcome! We invite your family to experience our South Gilbert elementary school by scheduling a tour of our campus today. As part of the American Leadership Academy, we are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience for students in and around the East Valley.

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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. 

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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. 

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Application & re-enrollment

Searching for Gilbert South Pre-K-6 parent resources? Find everything you need from the student handbook to uniform policies, and supply lists. 

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Parent resources

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. 

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Uniform policies & online store

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

Student Spotlight

Caden Shabanoani, District Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Caden for being the district spelling bee champion and participating in the regional bee!

Hayden Pew, Achieve 300

We are incredibly proud of Hayden for accomplishing her reading goal and earning the highest Lexile growth in our school!

Rhyan Taylor, Music

We are so impressed with Rhyan and her hard work and preparation for the concert.  We loved watching her grow from a shy 1st time performer to a stunning queen of the stage during the district choir concert solo. Keep on singing! 

Testimonials

Hammer Family

"As soon as we toured ALA Gilbert North , and [our kids] saw and felt what was there, it really changed their outlook on their future years at high school."  Learn more.

Chelsey Davis

"It's everything that we've envisioned for our children!" Learn more.

Michelle Sorensen

"The teachers go above and beyond..." Learn more.

Gomez Family

"...The one-on-one connection that they have with their teachers is really important." Learn more.

Cassie Moore

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The ALA Life

Raising Little Leaders

Did you know that American Leadership Academy, Gilbert South has a preschool & pre-k program? We R.A.I.S.E our students with ALA's core values. Learn more about our Little Leaders program and register, today! Ask about our discounts!