Armenta Learning Academy

Success Stories

Here are a few comments from our students, parents and friends.

I like this school, it has helped me a lot and will continue to help me with my concentration and focus in high school.  Most teachers through my life have never helped me, but Mr. Smith has helped me like no other.  Thank you Mr. Smith"
-James Sanchez

What Mrs. Armenta has done for me is just beyond words. She has helped me in so many ways academically, emotionally, spiritually. She is probably the most fantastic person I have ever met. How I have been helped academically is just so amazing. I never knew that I was capable of doing so much and how much I have accomplished in such a short time. I mean it is just the most unbelievable thing ever. Mrs. Armenta has taught me so many important life lessons. She is just always there for me. When I need to talk to her, even if she is super busy, we still get that time together and I don't think that she knows how much she means to me and there is just no way I can ever repay her for all that she has done for me. I am just doing so good in school and it is just making me so happy and it has really made me feel there is nothing I can't accomplish. All I have to do is try and I owe all of my thanks and success to Mrs. Armenta and just everyone that has helped me at the school. - Sophia

I love your school. I love how you bring Hannah & Brody to see me every month. I will keep working hard so I can see them. Joey

Mrs. Armenta,
We have been so lucky to find your school this year! It's exactly what Bryce needed. He has grown so much in his confidence, socially and academically. Thank you for all your hard work!
Thank you,
Kimber, Randy & Bryce

Thank you Mrs. Armenta & Mr. Smith for all you have done for Sara. She has been so happy and loves to read again. She loves coming to Armenta. Thank you for providing a safe & stimulating place where she can learn & grow. This place is the "home" that we have been looking for all these years. You just know what to do. You just get it!
Mary Kay Parker

I have never seen my son excited about school ever through all his school years. We are excited about his enthusiasm to learn and graduate this year. Thanks to you! Elaine

Thank you Mrs. Armenta & Mr. Smith, I really love school now. I want to come to Armenta every day, because you make learning fun and easy. You both are my favorite
teachers. Thank you for bringing Hannah & Brody. I love them very much. I can't wait to see them again." Sara

Hi Mrs. Armenta
I just wanted to thank you so much for helping Hayley out, she absolutely loves you and the academy...I can already see a difference in her going to school this week. Besides she got an A on her book report and A+ on her oral presentation....So thank you...I know by the end of the year she is going to be a different little girl."
Lisa Donna Parvin

Dear Mrs. Armenta,
Thank you for this wonderful school. I have learned so much here. Thank you so much for the lunch treat. I really enjoyed it. You are a great, funny, fun, sweet person. I love you very much. You feel like you are my family. You are an understanding person!! Lauren

Mrs. Armenta,
Thank you for everything you've done, but especially for being YOU! You mean everything to
Shannon, Mike & myself.
Love you, Debbie

I would like to say thank you so much for helping Steven pass his CAHSEE Exam & especially for all your encouragement that you have given him since you've been tutoring him. You made it possible for Steven to achieve his dream... his high school diploma! You have such a wonderful way of teaching. You're the best!!! You've helped more than I can say!
Thank you again. Saundra & Steven

Mrs. Armenta,
Thank you to you & Mr. Smith. Stan & Katya have been provided with rich experiences and relationships with you both & the staff. The place you have and the approach has been very much appreciated and beneficial to their futures & success. They are better individuals because of all of you!
Harv Pulford

2008 Poetry Contest Winner Brianna McCracken wrote this about our Mrs. Armenta.

Mrs. Armenta
You always have a smile on your face, Even when something’s not in place. Whenever I look at you,
You make me smile. Your very kind in the inside. I love you very much. Oh! Look at the clock,
It’s time for lunch!

To: Mrs. Armenta & Mr. Smith
Thank you for having Joey attend Armenta. He's learning so much & growing as a student beyond
our expectations!
The Berry Family

Thank you so much for being a kind heart and refuge when my son needed one. He loves you.
Joyce Moran

Armenta Academy has been a wonderful alternative to a traditional school. The academy provides a well-balanced environment, focusing on independent study as well as group activities and participation. Having flexible class schedules and a motivated staff has made a huge impact on our lives.
Jim, Lana & Brianna McCracken

My son came here discouraged and self-conscious and sad.
Now, he's happy again and enjoys school.
Joyce Moran

"….Thank you for teaching me through these months…"

"….Thank you so much for helping me with my homework. You are a great teacher, and you are always a sweet and kind person. You are always happy…."

"…You are super cool. Thank you for helping me…"

"…Thank you to all of you who teach me…"

“Mrs. Armenta,
I wanted to send you a note specifically to thank you for all the wonderful things you are doing with Maria.  Even a casual bystander would be struck by the enthusiasm and glee that Maria shows for all the activities she does with you.  For those of us close to her, it is so dramatic and heart-warming that it’s almost
beyond words.

I believe that everyone at the meeting this week was a bit of a loss because there weren’t any problems or conflicts to resolve - only positive reports and real options for even more positive results because of what
you are doing with Maria.” 
-Bob Dzubian

"…Thank you for making me accelerate through my classes faster…"

"…Thank you Mrs. Armenta for starting this school. I love school now…"

"…Thank you for your time and sharing your fishing stories with me…"

"…Thank you for this school; this is the best school ever…"

"…I love my friends, teachers and my school…"

"…Wow! I can't believe I actually love Armenta so much, I want to go to summer school…"

Dear Mrs. Armenta & Mr. Smith,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity of working at Armenta Learning Academy. You both are very positive influences with the students and parents. They love you dearly. You model superb attitudes each day, which brings happiness to those around you.
With Appreciation and gratitude.
Sincerely,
Nancy Morello

Julie, you have no idea how much I love you! You are like a second mommy 2 me! (Now don't cry, this is one of my sappy ones.), you have helped me through a lot of things in my life, and I could never pay back to you how much you have given me, not only in school but in life in general. Caring for someone has no boundaries for you! You have influenced me in so many ways! I love you dearly!

Thank you Mrs. Armenta, for teaching me Spanish and taking the time to talk with me during school. Julianne

Mrs. Armenta,
We have been so lucky to find your school!  It’s exactly what Bryce needed.  He has grown so much in his confidence, socially and academically.  Thank you for all your hard work!”
Thank you,
Kimber, Randy & Bryce

ALA is a big help with my work.  It would be hard to get through my work without Mr. Smith & Mrs. Armenta.
 - Landon McCorkle

"Thank you Mrs. Julie for starting this school.  I love school now.  You are the best teacher ever and you make me learn so fast.  Thank you for all your help.  I love you very much"
-Maria Dzubian

"Mr. Smith has changed my life!"
-Andrew Rey

“Mrs. Armenta has made the world of difference in Maria’s life.  Maria has been reading for the first time and her life has been enriched beyond words.  She is reaching her absolute potential in math, reading and her other academics and her self esteem and her behaviors have all greatly improved along with her amazingly improved academic achievements in less than three months time.
Thank you Julie for truly making the difference!  We are so pleased to have you as part of the team and Maria loves you!”
-Jennifer Baron

“Mrs. Armenta,
Thank you for reading with me.  I love you.  I like doing math with you.  I like writing my name and dancing with you.  Thank you for being my teacher.”
Love,   Zachary

"Thank you so much for helping me.  You are a great teacher and you are a sweet and kind person."
-Aislinn Torrance