Contact Us!Main Office:
Phone: 218-335-2204 Fax: 218-335-8826 Address: 208 Central Avenue, Cass Lake, MN 56633 Assistant Principal:
Ellen Skogen 218-335-2204 (ext. 6208) Staff Directory Link: This has email addresses, phone number, and current job titles for all school staff. |
Mission StatementTo 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.
ScheduleMiddle School (Mid-Level) Seated Program
Monday - Friday = 8:15 - 3:15 High School Seated Program Monday - Thursday = 8:15 - 3:15 FLEX Program Schedule Tuesday = 8:10 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday= 8:10 AM - 5:30 PM Friday = 8:10 AM - 11:30 PM |
Student Happenings/ NewsletterBelief StatementsAt the Cass Lake Area Learning Center we believe in:
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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. This program also offeres Teen Parenting Classes
Parental InvolvementThe ALC creates opportunities that promote parental/guardian support of student educational experiences (i.e. Family Fun Night). 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 AgenciesFor 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.
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Support ServicesThe ALC offers support services such as:
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Additional Opportunities
The ALC offers students a variety of other opportunities:
- P.A.W.S Program (People at Work and Study
- Outward Bound
- Homecoming
- MAAP Stars
- Job Fairs
- Health Fairs
- Indian Education at BSU
- PSEO
- Leech Lake Tribal College
- Quilting
- Glass Etching
- Flute Making
- Itasca State Park
- Toys for Tots
- Extra-Curricular Involvement (ie. band, music, sports)