American Leadership Academy, Ironwood 7-12 850 West Combs Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85140

"i hate ala sm a teacher won’t say names crumbled up my paper that I worked on so hard because I didn’t put my class period on the top I got my grade down for having disorganized “journal”"

"I submitted a complaint about a bus driver who spoke inappropriate comments to my child during her morning commute over the bus intercom. Other students heard what the driver said, also, a teacher at ALA overheard my daughter and a student discussing the matter and the teacher encouraged my daughter to report the issue. After I submitted the complaint, ALA said they would conduct an investigation. I got a call/voicemail from a member from the ALA Transportation Department about a week later saying they conducted and found no fault with the driver. We gave ALA names of students that my daughter was with who also overheard this - but they wouldn't provide any detail on the investigation and whether a student was interviewed or not. They didn't give specifics, but said to call back if I had questions. I called back, left a voicemail, no response. After 2 months of me following up with the school, I finally got an email back and scheduled a call with the ALA Transportation member. In short, they said the bus driver claimed he didn't state the comments my daughter allegedly accused him of, therefore, no disciplinary action. Not even offering to change his bus route. Red flag after red flag with this school. They look immaculate on the outside but with this experiences, it raises many questions on their systematic approaches to serious allegations."

"I like the school. It took me a little time to write something on here. I like to check it out before I say something. My daughter is doing good. She has made friends. Every time I brought concerns up to the teacher or the staff they have resolved it."

"My son has been going to this school for two years now. He loves it. He has made the Director's Honor Roll this year and has learned so much. I love the variety of classes they offer and the fact that offer things like money management classes, which every child should have to attend at all schools."

"We made a mistake at the beginning of this year, enrolling our son in another charter school. Within a few weeks, we came RUNNING back to ALA! This school is wonderful. The teachers are incredibly dedicated and go above and beyond. Yes, there is a lot of homework -- but every bit of it is applicable to classes, and truly prepares students for the realities of a college class load. There are so many wonderful electives to choose from. My son is taking band, and he has learned so much so fast (thank you, Mr. Brines!). We are so grateful for the presence of ALA Ironwood in our community."