ALA, SAISD

ALA, SAISD ALA Primary (Prek-3rd grade)
1014 Waverly Ave. 78201
(210) 738-9760

ALA Tech (4th-12th grade)
637 N. Main Avenue, 78205
(210) 738-9763 Main Ave.

Our innovative, forward-thinking Pk-12 school will be open to any curious, self-motivated learner looking for academic challenges and the option of accelerated learning. It will be located across two campuses, opening with kindergarten through 3th grades housed at the site of the former Austin Academy, 621 W Euclid Ave., and the majority of the grades, 4th through 10th, at nearby Fox Tech High Sch

ool, 637 N. Classrooms will not be defined by grade or age but instead will serve as creative centers for students of similar levels of achievement. Students will alternate between individual and collaborative learning to tackle in-depth problems that require them to apply knowledge from across multiple subjects. And because we don’t want to hamper momentum when students are on a roll with a particular project or assignment, we will forgo a bell schedule. By eliminating some of the traditional boundaries, the advanced learning academy will be a place where hearts and minds truly can soar.

Big news for our ALA Primary Community! Join us in giving a warm welcome to our incredible new resident teachers joining...
08/10/2026

Big news for our ALA Primary Community!

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our incredible new resident teachers joining us for the school year while they complete their teaching programs:

Ms. Jimenez from UIW – Village B 1st Grade (partnering with host teacher Ms. Hart)
Ms. Sophia from UIW – Village B 2nd Grade (partnering with host teacher Ms. Jen)
Ms. Lena from St. Mary's – K–5th Grade Art (partnering with Mrs. Sonya across both the ALA Primary and ALA Tech campuses)

We are thrilled to have them sharing their energy, talents, and passion with our students.

Welcome Back, Gators!We were so excited to meet our new families and watch returning families reunite after summer break...
08/09/2026

Welcome Back, Gators!

We were so excited to meet our new families and watch returning families reunite after summer break at our Gators Going Back event at ALA Primary Friday night!
Students had a blast meeting their new teachers, learning about wonderful services from our community partners, picking up new school shirts, and getting creative tie-dying them for the first day of school!

We can’t wait for an incredible school year ahead! We look forward to seeing you all Wednesday morning doors open at 7:30am and classes begin at 8:00am.

We are so excited to see our students and families at ALA Primary tomorrow night for Gators Going back.  PreK, Kinder, a...
08/06/2026

We are so excited to see our students and families at ALA Primary tomorrow night for Gators Going back. PreK, Kinder, and any new to ALA families will sign in at the gym and receive their class assignment, there will be information tables set up in the cafeteria, and you can meet your teacher and drop off supplies in your classroom. PreK-Kinder is schedueld from 3p-5p and 1st-3rd is scheduled 4p-6p. It is a come and go event. Please reach out to Mrs. Chrissy at [email protected] if you have any questions.

ALA at Tech Families! Be sure to check your email for important updates for this upcoming week. We look forward to seein...
08/02/2026

ALA at Tech Families! Be sure to check your email for important updates for this upcoming week. We look forward to seeing you at Gators Going Back this upcoming Wednesday.

At Advanced Learning Academy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) isn't just a classroom activity; it’s a core design principle...
08/02/2026

At Advanced Learning Academy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) isn't just a classroom activity; it’s a core design principle woven into everything we do. We believe education should be hands-on, inquiry-driven, and deeply connected to the world around us.

See the video for additional information on Project Based Learning at ALA: https://tinyurl.com/alapbl26

🌟 Grow Your Career at ALA Primary! 🌟At Advanced Learning Academy, we believe our Instructional Assistants are valued mem...
07/31/2026

🌟 Grow Your Career at ALA Primary! 🌟

At Advanced Learning Academy, we believe our Instructional Assistants are valued members of our team who make a lasting impact on our students every day.

As this post celebrates, several of our current teachers—and many others over the years—began their journey as substitutes or Instructional Assistants before becoming certified teachers. Their stories reflect our commitment to developing educators through meaningful experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that prepare them to make a lasting impact on students—both at ALA and wherever their careers take them.

ALA Primary is currently accepting applications for Instructional Assistants.

If you believe every child deserves an exceptional education that develops the whole child, and you want to be part of a collaborative team where you can learn, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

📧 To express your interest, email your resume and a brief introduction to: [email protected]

At Advanced Learning Academy, we believe in growing together—and that includes our amazing staff!

Some of our incredible educators started their journey right here at ALA as substitutes then became Instructional Assistants. Through dedication, passion, and a love for our school community, they took the leap into becoming teachers—and chose to stay home at ALA.

Seeing our Instructional Assistants step into teacher roles means our students keep learning from mentors who already know them, believe in them, and reflect our culture of collaboration and curiosity.

Please congratulate Mrs. Garcia, who will now be a special education teacher at Primary, Mrs. Molly, who will be the 5th grade math teacher, and Mr. H who will be the 4th grade math teacher.

Thank you to our Substitutes - turned Instructional Assistants-turned Teachers for your dedication to continuous learning and for showing our Gators what it truly means to grow where you're planted!

Great news, families! The YMCA is returning as our official after-school care provider for ALA Primary! ALA Tech will ha...
07/30/2026

Great news, families! The YMCA is returning as our official after-school care provider for ALA Primary! ALA Tech will have a new partnership with The Boys and Girls Club this year.
Please see the flyer for additional information.

At Advanced Learning Academy, we believe in growing together—and that includes our amazing staff!Some of our incredible ...
07/30/2026

At Advanced Learning Academy, we believe in growing together—and that includes our amazing staff!

Some of our incredible educators started their journey right here at ALA as substitutes then became Instructional Assistants. Through dedication, passion, and a love for our school community, they took the leap into becoming teachers—and chose to stay home at ALA.

Seeing our Instructional Assistants step into teacher roles means our students keep learning from mentors who already know them, believe in them, and reflect our culture of collaboration and curiosity.

Please congratulate Mrs. Garcia, who will now be a special education teacher at Primary, Mrs. Molly, who will be the 5th grade math teacher, and Mr. H who will be the 4th grade math teacher.

Thank you to our Substitutes - turned Instructional Assistants-turned Teachers for your dedication to continuous learning and for showing our Gators what it truly means to grow where you're planted!

Welcome back to the 26-27 School Year! We are so excited to see all of our returning families and meet all of our new ga...
07/27/2026

Welcome back to the 26-27 School Year! We are so excited to see all of our returning families and meet all of our new gators at ALA Primary!

You are invited to Gators Going Back on Friday, August 7th, from 3:00-5:00 PM (Pre-K and Kinder) 4:00-6:00 (1st-3rd) at the Advanced Learning Academy Primary Campus, 1014 Waverly, San Antonio, TX 78201.

This event is for our PreK-3rd grade students and their families. This will be a great opportunity to meet your students’ teachers, learn about student expectations and procedures, drop off school supplies, buy a shirt, and more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to the 26-27 School Year! We are so excited to see all of our returning families and meet all of our new ga...
07/22/2026

Welcome back to the 26-27 School Year! We are so excited to see all of our returning families and meet all of our new gators!

9th grade students are invited to Freshman Fish Camp on Thursday, August 6th, from 9:00 - 1:00 PM at the Advanced Learning Academy, 637 N Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Parent Information Sessions will be held on August 6th with two options: 9:00-9:30 A.M. OR 12:30-1:00 P.M. Please feel free to drop off school supplies during this time. 

For all other grade levels, parents & students should attend Gators Going Back on August 5th. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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San Antonio, TX
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