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 
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 »
ALC Graduation Information
The Area Learning Center’s 2012 graduation ceremony will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, in the Longfellow gymnasium.
Seniors who choose to also walk in the Northfield High School commencement on June 3 must attend rehearsal at 9:40 a.m. on May 23. They must also contact Sheila Bird in the ALC front office or at 507.645.1201 for other requirements.
ALC Spring Conferences & Semester Report Cards
Spring conferences at the Area Learning Center will be held from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. on March 5 & 6. Parents will be contacted by phone to set up a time that works best for them.
Watch your mailbox for report cards, sent Feb. 3, reflecting grades and attendance for the first semester. Semester II report cards will be mailed after the end of the school year, on June 1.
Events
- School Board Meeting
- February 27, 2012, 7:00 pm
- One Hour Late Start (PLC)
- February 29, 2012
- One Hour Late Start (PLC)
- March 7, 2012
- School Board Meeting
- March 12, 2012, 7:00 pm
- One Hour Late Start (PLC)
- March 14, 2012