- two grade levels below performance on local achievement tests
- one year behind in satisfactory completing course work
- pregnant or parenting
- assessed as chemically dependent
- has been physically or sexually abused
- has experienced mental health problems
Perham Area Learning Center
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Perham Area Learning Center!
The Perham Area Learning Center offers programs for students in middle and high school who have experienced difficulty in the traditional educational setting. The programs are designed to encourage all District 549 students to achieve academic success and complete their education.
All students enrolled in the Perham Area Learning Center must qualify under the Minnesota Graduation Incentives Program as designated by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning.
A student may qualify to attend the ALC if they are eligible under one or more of the following Minnesota High School Graduation Incentives criteria and are defined as at risk of not completing high school:
- has been excluded or expelled
- speaks English as a second language or has limited English proficiency
- has been withdrawn from school or has been chronically truant
- has experienced homelessness sometime within the last six months
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM
The Perham ALC Independent Study Program is available to 16-21 year-olds who have fallen behind in satisfactorily completing coursework, for those who desire a program that better meets their individual needs, or for those who have dropped out and want to return to earn their high school diploma.
Program Features:
- Offered year round
- Diploma awarded from district of residence or Perham High School
- Access to classes, programs and activities offered at Perham High School
- May take Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course when offered by Perham High School in cooperation with Perham Health
- Access to mental health professionals and programming
- May eat lunch in the Perham High School Great Hall (cafeteria)
- Students in the ALC may participate in the Post Secondary Options program
- Students may enroll at any time; there is no deadline. However, students must formally “check out” of their current high school before the enrollment process may begin.
- Regular school bus service is available to ALC students
- Students enrolled at regular high school may not take extended day classes to work ahead of their grade level
TARGETED SERVICES
The Perham Targeted Services program identifies learners ages 12-15 that would benefit from extended school year time, including summer school and after school, as well as extra time with other helping agencies. The goal of the Targeted Services program is to provide extra time to help students gain the academic and social skills they need to succeed in school.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer program designed for students behind on credits.
Students who need to recover failed classes may attend a four-week summer school session. The dates for summer school vary from year to year, but usually runs from 8:00 AM to noon, Monday through Friday. Bussing for summer school students is available, please contact Z Transportation at (218) 346-4599 to make arrangements for your student.
CONTACT US
The Perham Area Learning Center encourages all students who have not completed their high school education to call or visit and explore their educational opportunities with us.
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