The Fergus Falls Area Learning Center MAAP STARS Team competed in its 18th annual MAAP STARS Spring Conference this past Thursday and Friday in Mankato, MN.
Students competed in a variety of events and were recognized for their accomplishments. 20 students competed, the largest team Fergus Falls has ever had in attendance. All students earned gold, silver, and bronze ribbons in one or more of their events.
The following students earned medals and plaques for being in the top eight or less in their event:
The Area Learning Center of Fergus Falls is offering Summer Credit Recovery!
Students currently behind in earning credit toward graduation
Students beyond graduation date
Students from any of these graduation classes: 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
Open to students outside or not enrolled in Fergus Falls Public Schools
Requirements:
A referral must be made by school district personnel
All special education (in person or by email)
All 504 documents submitted (in person or by email)
End of year transcript submitted (in person or by email)
~ NO ORIENTATION ~
In person instruction - students will be required to attend scheduled class meetings
Grading will be Pass/Fail for all courses enrolled in
Digital curriculum will be used for some but not all courses
Math will be offered with in person instruction ONLY
Schedule: classes meet 5 days a week, Monday - Friday, from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Students will be required to attend a learning lab
When students complete the required course work, they will no longer be required to attend
All courses are taught by licensed teachers
Breakfast and lunch are available each day at no cost
Location: Kennedy Secondary School
June 12 - August 11
Break: July 1 - July 16
Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
English: English 9; English 10; Literature, English 11; Public Speaking, English Elective; all English classes are available
Social Studies: Geography; U.S. History; World History; Economics; Government
Science: Biology; Physical Science; Physics; Chemistry
Art: Art Appreciation (digital curriculum)
Electives: Career Exploration, LIfetime Sports, and other digital curriculum options
To enroll contact: Area Learning Center of Fergus Falls, 218-998-0544, ext 9230
340 N. Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
Email address:
The Fergus Falls Area Learning Center is a choice alternative education program. “Our mission is to foster a caring and respectful environment with a focus on real world learning.”
The Area Learning Center of Fergus Falls has a long history of providing educational options, and has been in existence since 1982. Students and their parents have a variety of program options to choose from when enrolling at the Area Learning Center of Fergus Falls. These program options include: Middle School ALC; High School Day Program; Independent Study; Credit Recovery; and Credit Recovery Summer School. All students must meet state criteria for participation in an alternative school. Students are eligible to participate through age 21.
Relationships and challenging curriculum are a key components of the programs the Area Learning Center. The ALC is committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with students, parents, and community supports, along with working to meet individual student needs. The ALC applies a variety of techniques to support students in earning their high school diploma.