Does ALA Applied Technologies have a closed campus policy for lunch?

Yes, our high school campuses enforce a closed campus policy. Students are prohibited from leaving campus during lunch hours.

How do I report a student food allergy?

Please report food allergies to the front office. For severe allergies, please visit your campus Health Office to complete an official allergy action plan.

How can I apply for free or reduced meal prices?

Free and reduced meal applications are based on family income and must be submitted annually through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

How do students pay for school meals?

The easiest way to pay is via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Students use their school ID cards to access these funds at the cafeteria. Please note that deposits can take up to 24 hours to appear in an account.

Does the school participate in the National School Lunch Program?

Yes, ALA Applied Technologies participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a federally assisted meal program providing nutritious, low-cost, or free meals to eligible students.

LUNCH MENU & PAYMENT

Nourishing Minds and Bodies

Proper nutrition plays a big role in student learning and development. In fact, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) links healthy eating to better grades and test scores, improved attendance and graduation rates, fewer behavioral problems, and increased concentration and memory.

American Leadership Academy views nutrition as an important part of a well-rounded educational experience for our students.

View Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Pay Lunch in IC

Students are welcome to bring their own lunch from home, or they can purchase a nutritious meal option from American Leadership Academy. Parents, rely on this page for regular updates on our school’s lunch menu.
Please note: ALA high school campuses enforce a closed campus policy; students are prohibited from leaving campus for lunch.
We provide students with access to healthy meals that meet state nutrition standards.
School cafeterias serve hot lunches, a la carte items, prepared salads, and cold lunch options.
Please report food allergies to the front office. If your student has severe allergies, visit the Health Office on your campus to complete an allergy action plan.
American Leadership Academy campuses are not allergy-free or nut-free, however, certain classrooms do have restrictions on nuts in the classroom. Questions about specific food items should be taken to a campus’s food service manager.
Free and reduced prices for breakfast and lunch are available at participating schools to students who qualify (based on family income).
- Reduced cost for lunch: $0.40
- Reduced cost for breakfast: $0.25
To apply for this program, visit your Infinite Campus, Parent Portal. Applications need to be submitted annually.
The easiest way for students to pay for school meals is through the Infinite Campus - Parent Portal.
Notices:
- Debit and credit cards accepted online only. Deposits may take up to 24 hours to appear in a student’s account.
- Students will use their I.D. cards to access the funds in their accounts. A student may not use another student’s account to purchase food.
Set up an account and pay online:
Pay Lunch in IC→
Goals for Nutrition Promotion:
- School meal programs menus will be made available to students and parents, to promote participation to families.
- Outreach information regarding the breakfast program and meals at each campus will be posted at each campus for families to learn the benefits of healthy meals.
- The Offer vs. Serve method is used at each campus, and allows students more options to choose from each day and promotes better nutrition through offering a wide variety of options.
Local Wellness Policy→
The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent meal account procedures throughout the district. Unpaid charges place a financial strain on the food service department, along with the campus.
On Program ALA Unpaid Meal Policy→
ALA Applied technologies is participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a federally assisted meal program that provides nutritious, low-cost, or free meals to eligible students in participating schools.