Home of the Patriots
Welcome to ALA Johnston K-5—proudly serving students in the Clayton, NC area! We are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience focused on the whole child within a safe, academically challenging, and nurturing environment. Guided by our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—we create a moral and wholesome setting where students grow as leaders both in the classroom and beyond.
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What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are educational institutions funded by the public but function with increased flexibility and independence from traditional public schools. Created through a charter—a performance agreement outlining the school's mission, programs, goals, and evaluation techniques—they aim to foster innovation and offer a variety of educational opportunities that address the unique needs of their communities.
Parents' Corner
American Leadership Academy, Johnston K-5 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.
Don't miss out! Johnston K-5 is still accepting applications for new students for the 2023-2024 school year.
Looking for information? Visit Johnston K-5's parent resource tab for lunch menu details, forms, uniform guidelines, and more. Each resource we have available to parents is downloadable.
Buy Johnston K-5's school uniforms online. Our Uniforms page has details on where to purchase American Leadership Academy uniforms and our school's guidelines/policies.
School Leaders
Talia Garris, Director
Meet Talia Garris, the elementary director at American Leadership Academy Johnston. She is thrilled to lead the K-5 campus bringing her wealth of experience and passion for education to guide and inspire the school’s young leaders, Talia is an accomplished educator with a passion for teaching and learning. She holds a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education from William Peace University and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University.
Talia began her teaching career as a Resource Special Education teacher and later transitioned to teaching 4th and 5th grades in general education. Her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher started at age five, and her love for the classroom flourished during high school when she volunteered in a Kindergarten classroom. Outside of teaching, Talia enjoys spending time with her family, embarking on road trips, reading and taking on new challenges.
Testimonials
Melissa Hansen
"I was so grateful to see him come to a school where there was some accountability " Learn more.
Deborah Byers
"These teachers want the kids to be successful.." Learn more.
Laura Paulsen
"I've never seen my child care more about his grades and his character. " Learn more.
De'lean Strong
"The students feel like they are wanted here." Learn more.
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.
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.
The ALA Life
Raising Leaders
The teachers and staff at American Leadership Academy, Johnston K-5 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.