ALA's Mission Statement

The mission of Ascend Leadership Academy is to develop successful student leaders by growing their self-efficacy, intellectual understanding, and social competence. ALA will accomplish this by applying innovative teaching methods, incorporating student cultural realities and cultivating student ownership in the learning community.

ALA Digital Brochure

ALA's Core Programs

Project Based Leadership (PBLe)

PBLe is unique to ALA and merges the essentials of traditional project based learning with our unique Leadership program to give students unique learning opportunities where they use their academic knowledge to impact their local community.

RAISE Leadership Curriculum

Our RAISE leadership program includes a curriculum that actively promotes leadership and the core values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Teachers lead students in weekly lessons that promote the use of these values in daily life.

Digital Media Curriculum

Each student takes Digital Media courses that expose them to the latest digital software and technology; receiving training in graphic/game design, audio/video production, animation, and programming.

Culture of Innovation

At ALA, we create a school environment where students are empowered and take ownership in their learning. Our school culture requires students to build problem solving skills that will help them have a positive impact on their community. Students are provided with a rigorous academic program that will prepare them for college and life in the 21st Century.