Hastings Public SchoolsISD #200

Hastings Area Learning Center
213 Ramsey Street Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-480-7690 Fax: 651-438-9082

The mission of the Hastings Area Learning Center is to provide a caring, alternative educational environment designed to meet the academic and personal growth needs of its students.

Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday, September 5 - Parent/Student Orientation - Welcome Back!
The ALC student and a Parent (Guardian) are required to attend one of three Orientation Sessions on Tuesday, September 5.  Sessions will be held at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.  Please call the ALC to verify what time that you will attend.

Wednesday, September 6 - First Day of ALC Classes
Classes begin at the ALC.  Students must be in their seats by 7:55 am.  

Purpose

The Hastings Area Learning Center is an alternative opportunity for students grades 9-12 and up to age 20 to be successful in earning their high school diploma. It is a non-traditional, off-campus setting that offers classes in the daytime, as well as in the evening. Students may attend regularly scheduled “seat time” classes, independent study classes or a combination of both. Students must be at least 16 years old to be enrolled in the Independent Studies program.

Program Components

• Day, afternoon and evening programming
• Seat time for academic requirements
• Independent Study for academic requirements and elective credits
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Course Offerings:
  • All academic requirements/Grad Standards/Profiles in Learning
  • Academic classes through non-traditional/independent studies (ex. Health, Physical Education)
  • Electives offered at Hastings School incorporated within ALC schedule
  • Work Experience/On-the Job Training
  • Voluntary Service Opportunities within the community
  • Counseling opportunities through ALC staff and involvement of community services and organizations
  • Post Secondary Options