Area Learning Center
Mission Statement
To meet the educational, social, emotional, and vocational needs of learners who are at-risk; support their pursuit of a high school diploma and prepare them for post-secondary career and educational opportunities.
Schedule
All Seated Programs
Monday - 10:00 - 3:20
Tuesday - Thursday 8:10 - 3:20
Independent Study
Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00PM - 5:00 PM
Belief Statements
At the Cass Lake Area Learning Center we believe in:
A Variety of Different Learning Styles
Flexibility in the Classroom
Students Learning to Make Choices for Themselves
Students Learning the Importance of Higher Education
Individualized Lessons
Understanding of At-Risk Learner Needs
Time being Provided
Students' Needs Vary
School is a Safe Haven for Students
A Learning Community
A Caring, Nuturing, and Non-Threating Environment
Networking with Outside Agencies
Year-Round Programming
Smaller Class Sizes
Providing a Setting for Students Experiencing Difficulty in the Mainstream
Entrance Criteria
The Area Learning Center is a choice program, although students can be referred by their home school counselors, meet the At-Risk Learner Criteria, and complete necessary paperwork. We offer four different program options. Students are accepted as they are referred or register if there is space available. If enrollment is up, students will be placed on a waiting list.
Academic Programming
The Area Learning Center provides a rigorous curriculum that demands a high level of engagement in academics, positive behaviors, exemplary attendance, social skill building and teamwork, which allows hands-on, project-based, community service projects to connect to real world learning. The MN Graduation Standards are embedded in the curriculum. Students receive instruction in a variety of ways and settings.
Individualized Instruction: CLPs (Continual Learning Plans) are tailored to meet the student's academic needs and interests.
Intensives: Focus on a particular topic covering all academic disciplines for a short, intensive amount of time with a variety of fieldwork in different core classes.
Adventure/Fitness: Innovative Physical Education Curriculum that focuses on fitness, wellness, and nutrition.
In-Depth Investigation: Interesting, purposeful, engaging investigation of compelling topics. Reading and writing activities are embedded throughout the board.
Independent Study: Students many take advantage of a wide spectrum of classes at the ALC by enrolling Dual-Enrolled or Full-Time.
Parental Involvement
The ALC creates opportunities that promote parental/guardian support of student educational experiences. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to call the school whenever questions, comments, or concerns arise. Parents are kept up-to-date regularly throughout the school year.
Outside Agencies
For the verification of attendance and work completed to meet agency enrollment requirements, the ALC utilizes the resources of a variety of sources including probation officers, custody issues, treatment facilities, Evergreen House, Bi-CAP, MN-CEP, Indian Education, Cass Country, Beltrami County, Mental Health Professionals, and multiple surrounding school districts.
Support Services
The ALC offers support services such as:
Advisors
Home contacts
Attendance trackers
Indian Education
Chemical support personnel
Guidance couselors
Counseling
PSEO
Service Learning Projects