Alachua Learning Center, Inc. Elementary

11100 West State Road 235

School District

Alachua
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 28, 2023

Pretty sure this school is is no longer worth sending children to, they given upon actual education than trying to push their Religion on children. Need to stop funding for this school.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2021

Best school in my opinion. Best teachers, great staff, very fun events, very yummy homemade lunches, and kind students. I highly recommend this school. :)
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2018

Our son has been going to this charter school from K-2 so far. We love the teachers and all people working at the school. The attention, support, and involvement from teachers and parents is amazing. One class for each grade so students stay together and have a chance to develop deep friendships. We do hope that charter schools will get more funding for music, etc, but with national trends it is not going to happen quickly. Our family enjoys the EXPO, book fair , talent show, and other special community and students centered events. A lot of great field trips too.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2018

My daughter is in kindergarten and so far loves her school. The small classroom environments help to build an amazing relationship between teacher and student
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2018

wonderful school for K-8th grade, STEM, PE, EXPO & PTO programs
Submitted by student on January 19, 2018

Its great for elementary but middle school is a big NO
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2017

Great school, great teachers, the best school in Alachua.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2016

Great school, love the new principal and the new updates he is creating there. Unique classes like permaculture, STEM lab, and a caring approach for the students. we are really happy with this school.
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2015

I feel a bit duped...the school brags about their programs. Sadly, there isn't music, organized sports, drama classes, archery, etc.The school ended up with a new principle last year (Mr. Rivera) and the school is now lacking a strong leader.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2013

My son went to ALC 8 years, he did great there. Good: vegetarian food, tasty meals, small, nurturing enviroment, talented, caring teachers, strong leadership, excellent overall FCAT results, accomodate gifted kids in the middle school, extra help for poorly performing students. Bad: limited extracurriculars, limited opportunities for parental involvment, some students came to this school because they were unable to perform in other schools (behavioral and discipline problems).
Submitted by other on March 06, 2011

I went to this school from 5-8th grade. I am currently a freshman in the IB program at Eastside High School. This school did not prepare me for the amount of homework that I would have in the IB program. Also, beause of the small enviroment, middle school drama was ten times worse. On the bright side, the teachers are amazing and they care for each student individually. They do their best to understand the student and to give them potential.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2010

I love it because it's multiculturally aware,and based on values and life skills. The projects and fairs were inspiring and enlivening. My daughter is in college now, but still talks about the Multicultual Fair and the Values Expo. The Values Expo was amazing. Each student chose a service to the community. There were many choices. The students were able to 'make a difference' in their communities and gain an awareness of how their contributions made a diffference. Students served on teen court, did relays for cancer, cleaned up the environment, adopted an elder, volunteered at animal shelters, raised money for charity and so much more. They interviewed people who were engaged in the service and it all culminated in presentations for the parents at the Values Expo. There was entertainment provided following the same theme. My daughter left ALC with a better understanding of the world around her, close relationships with her teachers, and life-long friends.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2010

I am currently a Para-Professional teacher's assistant at the Learning Center and love working there. My daughter is now thriving in the sixth grade with teachers who really care about her welfare and well-being. Our school is unique in it's personalized tightly knit atmosphere and outstanding dedication to students and community bonding.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

Brilliant faculty, sensitive and logical administration, engaged parents, and talented students make this a can't-lose situation. Best environment I've ever seen for gifted kids who need support and structure to maximize their potential.
Submitted by other on April 30, 2010

Alachua Learning Center has been an excellent school that has helped out my friends' son greatly who has learning disabilities.
Submitted by other on April 30, 2010

Vegetarian meals, understanding towards special needs children.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

Awesome kids. Awesome and caring faculty and staff. Fantastic cafeteria program.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

My son is in his second year at ALC and we absolutely love it! The teachers are awesome, the lunches are healthy as well as tasty, and the academic programs leave nothing out. He especially enjoys the science club held every Tuesday after school. They even started an affordable after school program for those who need it. We couldn't ask for a better school!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2010

The teachers really do care about the students. The Principal is fair and kind, and the whole staff are exceptional people. The lunches are wonderful, and I am very glad that I have sent my kids here. I am glad that they have the opportunity to be in a school setting like Alachua Learning Center.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2007

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