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.

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

For more information, please contact:

Dan Branby at (651) 480-7690