The Northfield Public Schools Area Learning Center provides a positive, safe and structured learning environment with block scheduling. We offer independent study for students who are unable to attend during normal school hours and can complete coursework with minimal teacher direction. Our Teen Parenting Program provides support, information and skill-building opportunities to expectant teens and teenage parents. With dual enrollment, students can be enrolled in the ALC and another school at the same time.
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News 
Help the Backpack Drive
Students at Northfield Public Schools Area Learning Center (ALC) are looking for donations of backpacks for a program that helps families fill an immediate need. More »
2012 Summer PLUS and High School Summer School
Northfield Public Schools Targeted Services coordinates two summer programs to help boost success for K – 12 students. 
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Students Visit 1968 Exhibit
On a Feb. 2 field trip, 37 Area Learning Center students visited the Minnesota History Center to see the exhibit “1968: The Year That Rocked the World — A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope.” More »
Events
- No School - Memorial Day
- May 27, 2013
- School Board Meeting
- May 28, 2013, 7:00 pm
- One Hour Late Start (PLC)
- May 29, 2013
- ALC Graduation
- May 29, 2013, 1:00 pm
- ALC Graduation
- May 29, 2013, 1:00 pm