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ALC


Steve Drake
ALC Coordinator

Phone: 320-968-8451
High School Office: 320-968-7246
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Foley Area Learning Center
131 5th Avenue South
Foley, MN 56329

Foley ALC

Foley ALC Enrollment Information
Applications may be obtained from the High School Guidance Office, the High School Principal, or at the Foley ALC building at 131 5th Avenue South, Foley, MN. Eligibility Criteria for enrollment in the Alternative Program are those listed for the Minnesota High School Graduation Incentives.

The Foley Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of 15-20 full and part-time students, ages 16-21 in grades 10-12. The daily schedule consists of five 60 minute class periods meeting five days per week, 8:05am - 2:50pm (1 of the 5 periods is teacher prep. This prep period varies from trimester to trimester). Students may be scheduled in as many as 4 classes per day at the ALC and are encouraged to enroll in classes in the mainstream High School as well. Attendance is required every day on a full-time basis. Students must be a minimum of 16 years old to attend the Foley Alternative program and meet other enrollment requirements. Credits can be earned via traditional classroom instruction or through computer-based Independent Study. Independent Study gives the student the opportunity to "recover" deficient credits needed toward graduation in addition to the credits earned during scheduled ALC periods.

Eligible Students

  • Performing substantially below performance on a local achievement test
  • At least one year behind in satisfactorily completing course work
  • Pregnant or a parent
  • Assessed as chemically dependent
  • Who have been physically or sexually abused
  • Who have experienced mental health problems
  • Who have been homeless sometime in the last six months
  • With limited English proficiency or speaking English as a second language
  • Referred by a school district for enrollment in an eligible nontraditional program
  • Excluded or expelled

A steering committee reviews all applications and determines who is eligible for acceptance. When enrollment is full, eligible applicants are placed on a waiting list in order of high school credits. In other words, the student closest to graduation is given priority on the waiting list.

Graduation Requirements

46 credits including:

  • 8 in Language Arts
  • 7 in Social Studies
  • 6 in Math
  • 6 in Science
  • 2 in Art/Music
  • 2 in Physical Education/Health
  • Total required credits: 31
  • Total elective credits: 15***

***Elective requirements increase for subsequent graduation classes - required credits remain:
Class of 2023 = 18 Elective credits, 2024 = 21 Elective credits, 2025 and beyond = 24 Elective credits

The Foley ALC is a seat-time Alternative Learning Program (ALP) with a possible Work Experience component. Students are required to pass the MN competencies in reading, math and written composition. Students at the Foley ALC have access to all academic and extra-curricular activities offered at Foley High School. Additionally, Foley ALC students have access to FHS support services including, but not limited to, school guidance and academic counseling, health services, career counseling, and post secondary education planning. Transportation to and from Foley High School is provided.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal  Utilize this portal to see student progress at the Foley ALC. Questions regarding login should be directed to the Foley High School Office.