Hastings Area Learning Center
200 General Sieben Drive,  Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-480-7690 Fax: 651-480-7472

The mission of the Hastings Area Learning Center is to provide a caring, alternative educational environment designed to meet the academic and personal growth needs of its students.

What is the ALC?
The Hastings Area Learning Center is an alternative opportunity for students grades 9-12 and up to age 20 to be successful in earning their high school diploma. It is a non-traditional, off-campus setting that offers classes in the daytime, as well as in the evening. Students may attend regularly scheduled “seat time” classes, independent study classes or a combination of both. Students must be at least 16 years old to be enrolled in the Independent Studies program.

What are the ALC Program Components?

• Day, afternoon and evening programming

• Seat time for academic requirements

• Independent Study for academic requirements and elective credits

• Computer Assisted Instruction

• Course Offerings:

  • All academic requirements/Grad Standards/Profiles in Learning

  • Academic classes through non-traditional/independent studies (ex. Health, Physical Education)

  • Electives offered at Hastings School incorporated within ALC schedule

  • Voluntary Service Opportunities within the community

  • Counseling opportunities through ALC staff and involvement of community services and organizations

  • Post Secondary Option Exploration and Assistance

ALC Expectations and Attendance - Daily attendance, by class, will be tracked as normal so please notify the ALC at 651-480-7690 if your student is going to be absent for any reason.  

Each week the Superintendent sends out an update.  Please click on the following link if you would like to read the weekly Raider Update. - ISD 200 Raider Update