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The 2019-2020 school year is about to begin! School starts Monday, August 5!
Based on feedback from students, staff, and families, there are two major changes for Accelerated Learning Academy students this year: (1) there is just one instructional session that will be offered to students, which means (2) a new ALA start and end time.
School begins at 8:30 a.m. and lets out at 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Early Release Days, school begins at 8;30 a.m. and lets out at 1:30 p.m. For more information about Early Release Days, check out the school calendar.
As always, on-time attendance is SO IMPORTANT to the academic success of our students. Missing even just a little class time impacts learning and outcomes. If you have questions or concerns, please call the ALA at 480-362-2130.
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