Alpha is public charter school, open to all students who wish to attend, subject only to capacity. Teachers will deliver instruction that is highly-individualized and rigorous. Children who attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School will be supported through small group tutoring, an After School Academy, an extended school year, and a full Response to Intervention model. Classrooms will be self-contained so that teachers serve as both instructional leaders and role models to students, building a school culture like that of a family.