Elementary School Overview
The Academy of Alameda is Ready to Become Your Educational Family
The elementary years can set the tone for how your child feels about and engages with school.
At AoA, we ignite the spark that will propel your student down the path of lifelong learning and critical thinking. From day one we are very intentional in how we teach and embody social justice and equity.
We also know that no two students learn in exactly the same way. This is why, every step of the way, we provide academic, social, and emotional supports that are attuned to each unique child.
Classes and Academic Model: Elementary School
At the Academy of Alameda, we believe that children thrive academically when they feel safe, welcomed, and valued. Our instructional model is rooted in direct teaching across all core subjects, ensuring students build the strong skills they need to become confident, independent learners. Alongside engaging academics, we cultivate a deep sense of belonging so that every child feels seen and supported in our community.
Central to our program is Equity Studies, in which we approach history through a social justice lens and encourage students to think critically, understand diverse perspectives, and see themselves as agents of positive change. In addition to core academics, students expand their learning through instruction in Spanish and Physical Education, building both creativity and wellness as essential parts of their education.
How Social Justice is Embedded in Our Elementary Program
At the Academy of Alameda, social justice is not a single subject—it is woven into the fabric of our entire school experience. We help students learn to value their own identities, honor human differences, recognize bias, and take action for what is right. This approach shapes every aspect of our school, from our equity studies program and assemblies to the books in our classroom libraries, the curriculum we select, and the ways we partner with families. Students don’t just study equity—they live it through experiences that affirm who they are and expand their understanding of others.
Our graduates leave with a strong sense of community, belonging and agency that crosses boundaries of race, culture, gender, and socioeconomic status. We prepare students to become thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged members of their community and the world.