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About
the Abundant Life Academy
Memberships. ALA is a
member of the Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI),
Mid-Atlantic Christian School
Association, New Jersey Christian
School Association, and Northern New
Jersey Christian School Association.
Staff. The staff of ALA are
committed Christians who are trained and
qualified with experience in the field
of teaching. Turnover is a rare thing at
ALA and many of our teachers have been
with us for more than a decade,
providing the continuity and consistency
that are our earmarks.
Some interesting facts about
ALA:
w ALA
students commute to our school from
approximately 45 different towns
and cities throughout New Jersey.
w Our
student population has more than
tripled in the last decade.
w ALA
was named an “Exemplary School
Program” in the Mid-Atlantic
Region by ACSI in 2005.
w ALA
students are very diverse representing
many ethnicities, races, religious
backgrounds, economic experiences,
and both urban and suburban identities.
Few schools can boast of such diversity!
w ALA
is housed in an unconventional
building which was formerly owned
by ITT Defenses, providing an excellent
venue for our educational program.
w· ALA
is a ministry of Nutley Abundant
Life Worship Center and as a Christian
School participates in Bible classes
and weekly chapel services.
w ALA
originated an award winning program
called “The Law of Kindness” which
teaches students to treat each
other justly and serve one another
with kindness.
w ALA
allows parents full access into
lesson plans, gradebooks, attendance,
and homework listings with a simple
click of the mouse through a newly
installed internet-based automation
system.
w ALA
offers weekly art instruction and
physical education.
w The
ALA Warriors participate in sports
such as volleyball, soccer, basketball,
and track & field and have
access to their own state-of-the-art
gymnasium newly constructed in
2001.
w ALA
has two computer labs and partners
with the University of Richmond
to provide integrated technology
educational opportunities.
w ALA
begins its preschool instruction
in Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year-olds
and includes two Pre-K4 classes,
as well, with a developmentally
appropriate program for our youngest
school family members.
w ALA
is currently in its 26th year and
looking forward to many more!
If you are interested in receiving
a packet or visiting our campus for
a tour, call us at 973-667-9700.
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“unique, innovative, cutting-edge, impacting” program called the “Law of Kindness” which encourages involvement and a strong sense of community. Dr. Smitherman, the president of ACSI, presented the administration of ALA this award at the Metro-Area Teacher’s Convention in October 2005.