7-12 TUITION-FREE CHARTER • QUALITY PRESCHOOL & PRE-K PROGRAM

Open Enrollment is Now Available 

for the 2027-28 School Year

Still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Oct 20 - Nov 19

RE-ENROLLMENT

Oct 20 - Nov 19

LOTTERY (IF APPLICABLE)

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APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT

Which best describes your family?

Select the path that best fits your family to start the application process

New to American Leadership Academy?

Begin the new student application process by filling out the pre-application form below.

Who Should Apply

Submit an Arizona New Student application if your student is a:

  • New Student: Has never attended an ALA Campus (including new siblings of current students)

  • Little Leader students transitioning to Kindergarten

How To Apply

I. Complete the Pre-Application Form

Fill out and submit the preliminary application form to begin the application process.

II. Submit the Application

After completing the form, you will be redirected to the Infinite Campus portal to finish and submit your application for the 2027-2028 school year.

III. Await Enrollment Status & Next Steps

Once your application is reviewed, you will recieve updates regarding seat availability:

  • Seat Offered: If your student recieves an offer, you will be invited to complete the official Infinite Campus registration process.

  • Waitlisted: If no seats are currently available, your student will be placed on a waitlist based on campus capacity and enrollment guidelines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Questions, answered

For more inquiries about application and enrollment in Arizona fill out our request information form or contact an Enrollment Outreach Specialist at districtregistrar@alaschools.org

NEW FAMILIES & NEW SIBLINGS

  • Applying is the first step for new students and siblings who are not currently enrolled at ALA. An application allows ALA to consider the student for an available seat.

    Registering is the next step and occurs after a student has been offered a seat. Completing registration finalizes the student's enrollment.

  • All students enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 by August 31st of the academic year in which you are applying for admission. If your child is not of age to attend, we recommend looking into one of our tuition-based Little Leaders Pre-K programs.

  • New students must first submit an application for the 2027–2028 school year. If your student is offered a seat, you will then be invited to complete the Infinite Campus registration process to finalize enrollment.

  • No. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Seat offers depend on available space and applicable enrollment priorities.

  • If your student is offered a seat, you will then complete the required Infinite Campus registration process to finalize their enrollment at ALA.

  • If there are no available seats, your student may be placed on a waitlist, depending on the enrollment process and available space at the requested campus.

  • If your student is offered a seat, complete registration by the deadline provided in your offer. Registration is required to finalize enrollment.

ARIZONA GENERAL FAQ

  • There are no entrance exams or application fees to apply for American Leadership Academy.

    ALA is open to all students K-12. Charter schools are not bound by traditional school district boundaries. Families can apply and enroll their student regardless of where they are located in the state. 

    Families are welcome to apply year-round even if they miss the open enrollment period. Schools with max capacity may require these applicants to be placed on a waitlist.

  • Open Enrollment is the time frame that new students can apply to attend in the following academic year. Open Enrollment dates are listed on the website each year, and typically occur in the fall. 

    Please note that applications received during Open Enrollment are not considered based on time and date stamp. If the number of applications received exceeds the capacity of the school or a grade level, then we will conduct a lottery. If all applications can be accepted, then we will not conduct a lottery and all applicants would receive acceptance notifications shortly after with a request to complete registration.

  • If the number of applicants received during Open Enrollment exceeds the numbers of available seats for the upcoming school year, enrollment offers are made via a random lottery system. Applicants that do not receive an offer will be placed on a waitlist.

  • After an application is submitted, our registration specialists work diligently to process it.  If the application was received during the Open Enrollment period, it will be placed on hold until there is a determination made about if the school will have a lottery. If the application is received after Open Enrollment, it will be processed in date and time stamp order.

  • During the Open/Re-Enrollment window, your application will be processed within a week of receipt. All other times of the year typically see no later than a 2 business day turnaround.

  • Though many of our campuses are in high demand, we encourage you to still submit your application, and our Registration Specialists will do everything they can to accommodate your family. Often, we are able to present alternative resolutions such as enrolling in a different nearby campus with availability or ALA Virtual. Our Mission statement is, “In support of the family, provide the best educational experience to as many students as possible in a moral and wholesome environment.” Our ultimate goal is to fulfill our mission statement, and serving your family is one of the most important steps in achieving that.

  • Families can choose a “second choice” campus during the application process if they’d like to be considered for that campus in case their first-choice location is full. If you’d like to change the requested campus in your application, please contact a registration specialist.

  • Please reach out to your campus, or our Enrollment, Registration, and Outreach team (ERO) at districtregistrar@alaschools.org. During Open and Re-enrollment, please allow up to 3 business days for a response to your email inquiry.

  • ALA offers Transportation for students at select campuses. If your family needs transportation you can fill out the transportation request form during the application process.  However, this does not guarantee your student a bus seat.

    For a full list of campuses offering transportation check out our Transportation page →

  • No. Submitting a transportation request does not guarantee transportation placement.

  • The Transportation team will contact you directly if your student is assigned a transportation seat.

ACCEPTING AGES 2-5

Little Leaders · Preschool & Pre-k

Preschool & Pre-K have a separate application process from K–12 and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible!

Please submit a New Application if your student is:

  • New Preschool & Pre-K Students

  • Current Students Remaining in Pre-K (Not yet eligible for Kindergarten)

BEGIN APPLICATON
ABOUT LITTLE LEADERS

How to Apply for Preschool & Pre-K

I. Complete the Pre-Application Form
Fill out and submit the initial pre-application form on the Arizona Little Leaders Application page to begin the enrollment process.

II. Submit the Application
After completing the form, you will be redirected to the Infinite Campus portal to finish and submit your application for the chosen school year.

III. Await Enrollment Status & Next Steps
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive updates regarding your enrollment status. If your child is offered a seat, complete the required registration process by sumbitting any missing documents and paying the deposit/tuition to finalize enrollment.

How to Transition to Kindergarten

If your child is a current Little Leaders student who is turning age 5 by August 31st they are eligble to apply for Kindergarten at ALA. They will receive priority in any applicable lottery. Follow the New Family Path to apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Questions, answered

For more inquiries about application and enrollment in Arizona fill out our request information form or contact an Enrollment Outreach Specialist at districtregistrar@alaschools.org

LITTLE LEADERS PRE-K

  • If your child is not yet age-eligible for Kindergarten, you will need to submit a new application for Little Leaders Pre-K for the 2027–2028 school year. 

  • If your Little Leaders Pre-K student is Kindergarten-eligible for 2027–2028, they will receive priority in any applicable lottery. Please complete the “New Student” application for the ALA school that you’d like your Kindergartener to attend.

  • All students enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 by August 31st of the academic year in which you are applying for admission. If your child is not of age to attend, we recommend looking into one of our tuition-based Little Leaders Pre-K programs.

  • No. Little Leaders Pre-K enrollment is first-come, first-served, regardless of a student's current enrollment status.

  • As soon as possible. Because Little Leaders Pre-K is first-come, first-served, families are encouraged to submit their applications early.

  • Once your child is offered a seat, you will complete the required registration process such as paying the deposit/tuition and providing any missing documents, to finalize enrollment.

Re-Enrolling your Student?

Login to the Parent Portal at the link below to complete your re-enrollment registration.

PARENT PORTAL

How to Re-Enroll your Student

Complete this process duirng the priority enrollment period to secure your child's seat for the upcoming school year.

I. Log in & Register

  • Log in to the Parent Portal

  • Select MORE from the left-hand menu, the click Online Registration

  • Review and update your information, then click SUBMIT to finalize.

II. Receive Confirmation

  • After clicking SUBMIT you should receive a confirmation message.

  • If you do not see a confirmation message, return to the form to ensure you clicked SUBMIT

For more information and resources on how to re-enroll your student check out our Enrollment Information page.

Enrolling a New Student Sibling?

If you are an existing ALA family wanting to enroll a new child, complete the process as follows:

  • For Your Current Student: Follow the standard Re-Enrollment path to secure their seat for the upcoming school year.

  • For the New Sibling: Submit a new application through the New Student Path.

Current Student Utilizing ESA Funds?

If you are an existing student utilizing ESA Funds re-enroll by submitting a new application using the New Student Path.

How to Re-Enroll at a New ALA Campus

Existing ALA students who wish to transfer ALA campuses can submit a transfer request directly within the online re-enrollment process.

  • Hold Your Seat: You must complete the re-enrollment process for your current campus to secure your child's seat while the transfer request is under review.

  • Submit your Transfer Request: Follow the standard Returning ALA Student steps to complete re-enrollment and submit your transfer request within the re-enrollment registration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Questions, answered

For more inquiries about application and enrollment in Arizona fill out our request information form or contact an Enrollment Outreach Specialist at districtregistrar@alaschools.org

RETURNING STUDENTS & RE-ENROLLMENT

  • Returning ALA students should complete the re-enrollment process during the priority re-enrollment period. Completing re-enrollment confirms your student’s seat at their current ALA campus.

  • Priority Re-Enrollment is the period when currently enrolled ALA students can confirm their enrollment for the upcoming school year. Families who complete re-enrollment during this period secure their student’s seat at their current campus and help avoid the possibility of a lottery or waitlist.

  • Log in to the Parent Portal, select “More” from the menu on the left, and then select “Online Registration”. Review and update your information, then click “SUBMIT” to finalize the process.

  • After clicking “SUBMIT”  you should receive a confirmation message. If you do not receive a confirmation message, please return to the registration and make sure you clicked “SUBMIT” to finalize the process.

  • Yes. Current ALA students must complete the annual re-enrollment process to confirm their enrollment for the upcoming school year.

  • New siblings of current ALA students or Little Leaders transitioning to Kindergarten should submit a new student application for the 2027-2028 school year.

  • Yes. Siblings of currently enrolled ALA students receive applicable priority in the enrollment process and any potential lottery, in accordance with ALA enrollment policies.

  • No. Sibling priority does not guarantee placement. If there are more applicants than available seats, enrollment may be determined through a lottery or other applicable enrollment process.

TRANSPORTATION

  • Students who currently ride an ALA bus and maintain continuous enrollment with an account in good standing will retain their transportation spot, provided they continue to meet applicable transportation requirements.

  • Yes. Current bus riders must submit a new transportation request to confirm continued interest and provide updated route information.

  • Yes. If your student will need bus transportation for the 2027–2028 school year, submit a transportation request as part of the enrollment or registration process, as applicable.

  • No. Submitting a transportation request does not guarantee transportation placement.

  • The Transportation team will contact you directly if your student is assigned a transportation seat.

TRANSFER REQUESTS

  • Yes. Current ALA students may request a transfer to another ALA campus for the 2027–2028 school year.

  • No. Transfer requests are subject to available space at the requested campus.

  • Yes. Your student should complete the returning-student re-enrollment process to maintain their enrollment at their current campus while the transfer request is considered.

  • As long as you have submitted your re-enrollment within the priority window, your student will remain enrolled at their current ALA campus.

  • Transfer requests will receive applicable priority in any potential lottery, in accordance with ALA enrollment policies.

New or Returning Student utilizing ESA funds?

Begin the ESA student application process by filling out the preliminary application form below.

How to Enroll with ESA Funds

I. Complete the Pre-Application Form
Fill out and submit the initial pre-application form to begin the enrollment process.

II. Complete Online Registration (OLR)
After completing the form, you will be redirected to the Online Registration form. This is a separate application from the new student application.

III. Complete & Return the ESA Agreement
After completing the Online Registration From, a SIS (Student Information Systems) Specialist sends the ESA Agreement to the family and copies the Director and Assistant Director of Student Services.

New ESA families must complete the ESA Agreement and return the completed agreement to their chosen campus or to the ESA SIS Team representative before enrollment can proceed. 

IV. Submit Payment
Select your preferred payment method. Pay applicable tuition and fees by the semester deadline. Enrollment is placed on a temporary hold until payment confirmation is received.

V. Finalize Enrollment & Recieve Schedule
Once all signed documentation is approved and payment is confirmed, the ERO (Enrollment Registration Outreach) Team will finalize enrollment and notify the campus. Your campus will then build your student’s academic schedule and notify you with next steps.

GETTING STARTED WITH ESA ENROLLMENT

  • Families should begin by completing the Online Registration (OLR) process and selecting ESA. This is a separate application. 
    If a family visits a campus for assistance, campus staff should direct them to complete OLR and discuss available course and program options.

  • The ERO Team processes the application in a hold status while the ESA agreement and payment process are completed. The SIS Team then initiates the ESA agreement process.

  • No. Enrollment cannot be finalized until the required ESA agreement documentation is complete and payment has been confirmed.

PAYMENT OPTIONS AND DEADLINES

  • Families may choose one of the following payment methods:

    Option A: Cash, Check, or Money Order

    • Payment is made at the campus front office.

    • Office Managers (OMs) are trained to process these payments.

    • No transaction fee applies.

    Option B: IC Parent Portal (Personal Credit Card)

    • Families pay using a personal credit card through the IC Parent Portal.

    • A receipt is available through the portal for ESA reimbursement purposes.

    • A 3.5% transaction fee applies.

    • Fees are assigned by SIS.

    Option C: ClassWallet (Online ESA Funds)

    • Families pay using their ESA funds through their ClassWallet account.

    • A 2.5% transaction fee applies.

    • Finance invoices the family.

  • Transaction fees depend on the payment method selected.

    Payment Method

    Transaction Fee

    Cash, check, or money order

    None

    IC Parent Portal (personal credit card)

    3.5%

    ClassWallet (online ESA funds)

    2.5%

  • ESA payment deadlines are:

    • Semester 1: July 15

    • Semester 2: December 15

    Families should ensure payment is completed by the applicable deadline.

  • No. The ERO Team completes enrollment only after payment has been confirmed. Enrollment and scheduling cannot proceed until payment verification is complete.

REFUNDS AND STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

  • No. Refunds are not issued if a student withdraws before completing a semester.

  • Yes. ESA students must follow all school policies, procedures, and the student code of conduct.

  • No. ESA students are not eligible to graduate from American Leadership Academy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Questions, answered

For more inquiries about application and enrollment in Arizona fill out our request information form or contact an Enrollment Outreach Specialist at districtregistrar@alaschools.org

ESA AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • The SIS Specialist sends the ESA Agreement to the family and copies the Director and Assistant Director of Student Services. Campuses may also provide blank copies of the agreement.

  • Yes. New ESA families must complete the ESA Agreement before enrollment can proceed.

  • Families should return the completed agreement to their chosen campus or to the ESA SIS Team representative. The campus will have this contact information available.

  • The Director or Assistant Director of Student Services must sign the agreement. If SIS receives the agreement directly, it will be forwarded to the campus for the required administrative signature.

    Agreements cannot be processed without the required administrator's signature.

  • The SIS Specialist assigns applicable tuition and fees in the student information system or coordinates with Finance as needed.

  • The fully completed and signed agreement must be uploaded to IC by the SIS Specialist or Assistant Director of Student Services.

    All required documentation must be completed, signed, and uploaded before enrollment can be finalized.

ENROLLMENT COMPLETION AND SCHEDULING

  • The ERO Team finalizes enrollment after payment has been confirmed and the required documentation is complete.

  • ERO/SIS notifies the campus once enrollment is complete and payment has been verified.

  • After receiving notification that enrollment is complete, the campus creates the student's academic schedule and notifies the family.

  • No. Scheduling cannot proceed until payment has been confirmed and enrollment has been completed.

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