Program Description
An area learning center provides comprehensive educational services to enrolled secondary students throughout the year. Students served are off-track for graduation and are working towards completing their graduation requirements. ALCs serve students from more than one district. Rock Bend ALC serves students from Saint Peter Public Schools and Cleveland Public Schools in a core-day program as well as extended day (night-school) and summer school programming.
At Rock Bend ALC (Area Learning Center), high school students in the Saint Peter area have the opportunity to receive individualized academic attention from a highly qualified staff in a safe and supportive environment. As an Area Learning Center, Rock Bend offers:
Accelerated credit generation
Work skills training
On-the- job experiences
Individual attendance expectations
All while providing the Saint Peter Public Schools standard curriculum and required testing.
Students who fulfill their academic requirements at Rock Bend ALC earn their diplomas as Saint Peter High School students. Students in grades 9 through 12 (under 21 years old) are eligible for services.
Students enrolled in Rock Bend ALC must have a Continual Learning Plan on file with the school. This document must be updated at the start of each academic year.