FAQs

Who can attend the AALC?
Students in kindergarten through grade eight can attend AALC. A class contains up to twenty students and includes more than one grade level.

How long is the school day?
The school day is from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm. Kindergarten is a full day or half day morning program. Half day program is from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm.

What about lunch?
All students bring snack and lunch from home daily. We encourage healthy food items be brought and teach about importance of good nutrition.

Are art and music classes offered?
All students will have art and music classes. Instrumental music is available to Intermediate and Middle School students that are developmentally ready. Students also have enrichment courses such as drama, nature hikes, crafting, basketball, or cooking.

Are teachers fully certified?
Michigan teacher certification is required of all classroom teachers. Ann Arbor Learning Community teachers have teaching experience ranging from two to twenty years.

How are students graded?
All students receive regular progress reports from their classroom teachers. Students in grades 1-8 take nationally normed tests as determined by our authorizer, Eastern Michigan University. Students in grades 3-8 take the MEAP as well.