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Home of the Warriors

Welcome to American Leadership Academy, one of the premier Charlotte charter schools in North Carolina. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to students in the Charlotte area. Our school focuses on nurturing the whole child within a safe, academically challenging, and moral environment. Guided by our R.A.I.S.E. valuesRespect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—we are dedicated to developing leaders who will make a positive impact in their community and beyond.

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What is a Charter School?

Charter schools are publicly funded educational entities that enjoy more flexibility and autonomy than traditional public schools. Founded through a charter—a performance agreement specifying the school's mission, programs, goals, and assessment strategies—they aim to foster innovation and provide diverse educational opportunities suited to their communities' specific needs.

Parents' Corner

American Leadership Academy, Charlotte Pre-K-7 has a variety of exciting upcoming events throughout this school year. Get the details, location, and time/date information by viewing our school calendar. Half days and holidays are also listed.

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School calendar

Don't miss out! Charlotte Pre-K-7 is still accepting applications for new students.

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Application & Enrollment

Looking for information? Visit Charlotte Pre-K-7's parent resource tab for lunch menu details, forms, uniform guidelines, and more. Each resource we have available to parents is downloadable.

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Parent resources

Buy Charlotte Pre-K-7's school uniforms online. Our Uniforms page has details on where to purchase American Leadership Academy uniforms and our school's guidelines/policies. 

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Uniform policies & online store

School Leaders

Carmi Green, Director of ALA Charlotte Pre-K-7

Carmi Green, Director

Hello ALA Charlotte Family.

My name is Carmi Green. I am a native of North Carolina. I received my Bachelor's from Pfeiffer University in Human Services with a concentration in Child Development. In 2017, I received my Masters in Education. I have served in education for over ten years. While working in education I have served in various roles from teaching, MTSS, beginning teacher training, and special education. I am working on my second master's degree in Educational Leadership. 

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and my family. I enjoy baking, going to church, and shopping. I am very excited to be a part of the American Leadership Academy family! 
 

Spotlight

Christine Stine

"The second that we saw the R.A.I.S.E. Values, we knew [...] we wanted our children to go somewhere they were going to be taught to be good citizens."  Learn more.

Leigh Brooks

Learn more about American Leadership Academy here. Learn more.

Aisha Bakkar

"...ALA is definitely the school you wanna send your kids to! " Learn more.

Heather Rodriquez

"ALA is the right fit, and will continue to be the right fit, because of the R.A.I.S.E. system.." Learn more.

*Testimonials are from ALA parents across the US*

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Raising Leaders

The teachers and staff at American Leadership Academy, Charlotte Pre-K-7 are focused on each child as a whole. Through our academics, extracurriculars, sports, and fine arts, we R.A.I.S.E leaders who have a well-rounded education.