American Leadership Academy-Lexington
Now Enrolling!
Full School Year Registration
Start Day: August 20th
Last Day: April 15th
Off Days: October 15th, February 4th, and March 11th
Fall Semester Registration
Start Day: August 20th
Last Day: November 12th
Off Days: October 15th
Spring Semester Registration
Start Day: January 14th
Last Day: April 15th
Off Days: February 4th and March 11th
Frequency: Every Thursday
Class Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
On-site Location: A classroom determined by administrators
Now Offering Full-Year Registration!
Families can now register for chess the full 2026–2027 school year at American Leadership Academy-Lexington. Students registered for the full school year will receive a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and travel chess bag included with enrollment.
Semester registration is also available for families who prefer to enroll in the fall-only or spring-only session.
2026–2027 School Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Questions
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Each child should be registered separately through our registration forms.
If you are enrolling multiple siblings, simply select “Register Here”, complete your child’s registration form, select “Add to Cart“ then complete your next child’s registration.
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Full-year registration includes 24 weeks of instruction plus a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and a Think Move Chess Academy chess bag.
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Yes. Families may register for the fall semester only or the spring semester only if they prefer a shorter commitment.
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For special registration dates and prorated registration please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com
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No. These items are included only with full-year registrations.
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Yes, if space is available. Spring semester registration is a great option for students joining later in the school year.
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Please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com anytime if you need help selecting the right registration option for your child.
Chess Class Questions
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On-site at American Leadership Academy-Blythewood in a classroom determined by administrators.
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Yes. Students of all experience levels are welcome and supported.
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Great! Our program supports beginner through advanced students. Coaches group students by experience level and provide more challenging instruction for returning and competitive players.
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Absolutely. Many of our strongest players are returning students. Continued participation helps students deepen their understanding and prepare for tournament play.
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Yes. Our curriculum builds year to year, and returning students continue developing stronger strategy, tactics, tournament skills, and confidence. Each school year introduces new material and challenges appropriate for their level.