ALA PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) We believe that a truly complete education is founded on the Word of God and is subject to the truths expressed in it. Through it, the Holy Spirit will work spiritual growth and understanding in each student, including the ability to discern among the philosophies of the world in the light of the Scripture. It is these Scriptures that are “able to make us wise for salvation.” (2 Timothy 3:15)
At Arizona Lutheran Academy our educational goal is to develop students who advocate for their own learning and develop a life-long love of learning. We believe that our roles as teachers are to act as a guide, to recognize and develop individual unique gifts, and to provide a safe environment in which students may practice their skills and take risks in their learning. In keeping with 21st-century learning theory, our students must have the opportunity to engage in critical thinking, technological application, creativity, communication, and collaboration, all while exercising their Christian character. Our classrooms must be rich in the reading of high-level text while nurturing solid, analytical writing skills. Further they will include a common demonstration of highly engaged and hands-on learning and cooperative projects with fellow students, and where possible, will allow their curiosity to drive their learning.
ACCREDITATION
Founded in 1978, Arizona Lutheran Academy is fully accredited through Cognia, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States and internationally. This process includes a comprehensive review of school operations to ensure that improvements are constantly being made and that a student’s experience here will be of the best quality.
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY CURRICULUM
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Religion | 4.0 credits
English | 4.0 credits
Math | 4.0 credits
Social Studies | 3.0 credits
Science | 3.0 credits
Technical Education |1.0 credit
Physical Education | 1.0 credit
Fine Arts | .4 credit
Electives | 5.6 credits
TOTAL: 26 credits (minimum) + community service hours required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT® (AP®) CLASSES OFFERED
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
English Literature & Composition
Spanish Language & Culture
Spanish Literature & Culture
U.S. History
STEM
Project Lead The Way
PLTW Principles of Engineering
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
TESTING
ALA tests student progress using MAP Growth/NWEA.
The PSAT/NMSQT is offered annually to grades 10 & 11.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
Arizona Christian University
Arizona State University
ASU, Barrett, The Honors College
Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
Azusa Pacific University, CA
Bethany Lutheran College, MN
Bowling Green State University, OH
Brown University, RI
California Baptist University
California Lutheran University
California State University
California Polytechnic State University
Colorado Christian University
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Concordia University
Crown College, MN
Dickenson State University, ND
Dordt College, IA
Drake University, IA
Drexel University, PA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, AZ/FL
Fordham University, NY
Fort Lewis College
Gila Community College
Grand Canyon University, AZ
Harvard University, MA
Hellenic College Holy Cross, MA
Hillsdale College, MI
Hofstra University, NY
Lehigh University, PA
Liberty University, VA
Maricopa Community Colleges, AZ
Martin Luther College, MN
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Miami University, OH
Michigan State University
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
New York University
Northern Arizona University
Northwest Nazarene University, ID
Pepperdine University, CA
Pima Community College, AZ
Reed College, OR
Saint Olaf College, MN
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Stanford University, CA
State University of New York (SUNY)
Syracuse University, NY
Temple University, PA
Texas Christian University
Texas Southern University
University of Arizona
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Georgia
University of Iowa
University of La Verne, CA
University of Maryland
University of Miami, FL
University of Notre Dame, IN
University of Redlands, CA
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Texas, El Paso
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Utah State University
Washington and Lee University, VA
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Westmont College, CA
Viterbo University, WI
FAITH
FAMILY
FUTURE