Waseca Area Learning Center

High School Program

 Junior High Program 

Credit Recovery and Work Based Learning 

During enrollment students are placed in one of the following groups- based on age, credits needed and behavior

Alpha Jays

• In school Monday thru Thursday

• Pass 7 out of 7 classes

• Need to have 5 absences or less each hex (7 hours each)

• Work experience, can leave early (doesn’t count against your attendance)

• Must display positive behavior/attitude

• Open lunch from 11:25-11:55 (may leave campus) if late, no longer allowed

• Is able to earn IS credit

• Can be a TA (teacher’s assistant)

• Part of the Student Advisory Committee and gives feedback to staff

• Can work in hallway after teacher instruction

• 1st dibs on field trips and fee is waved

• No required Friday symposiums

• Free access to cell phones during day

Beta Jays

• 16+ years old

• Start here when enroll or beginning of year

• In school Monday - Friday

• Need to have 7 absences or less

• Need to pass 5 out of 7 classes

• Can do Work experience, but not allowed to leave early

• Can work in the hallway w/ teacher permission only

• 2nd dibs on field trips

• 1 symposiums per hex required

• Free access to cell phones during day

Gamma Jays

• 15+ years old, all 9th graders

• In school Monday- Friday

• Passing fewer than 5 out of 7 classes

• If you have more than 7 absences

• Must sit in class, only under certain circumstances allowed to work in the hallway

• Must have teacher/admin permission to go on field trips

• 3 symposiums per hex required

• No cell phones during class

Omega Jays 

• 7th and 8th Graders 

• In class Monday- Friday

• Phone time earned

• Some Friday symposiums earned

Siberian Jays (Independent Study)

• 17+ years old (seniors)

• 1 day a week until completion

• 20% seat time required for credit 

Stellar Jays (Special Programming)

• Lateral Learners

• Web-Based Learners (17+)

• Alternative Schedule

• Distance Learning

Night Jays

• Credit recovery students 

  • Summer and night programs

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Where are we located?  We are on the 3rd floor in the Central Building in Waseca.  We have our own door marked with ALC- door 11.  Students are only allowed to use this door and go up the stairs right inside the door. 14 2nd Ave NE is our physical address. 501 E Elm Ave is our mailing address.

2. Can I still go to the High School’s after school events as a student? Yes

3. Am I allowed to still participate in music or athletics? Yes

4. How does transportation to and from the ALC work? If you attend a school in another district you need to contact your building principal and your bus company to line up transportation.  If you receive special education services we set transportation up for you.

5. How many students typically attend the ALC? Between 65-80

6. How big are class sizes? Between 15-20

7. Can I walk in WJSH graduation? Yes, please let us know if you are interested and we let the HS know

8. Does the diploma look different than the one at the HS? Know it is exactly the same

9. Do you provide chromebooks and hotspots? Yes once enrolled you will get your chromebook on the first day of class. If you need a hotspot please request one from the office.

10. Why would a student want to transfer to the ALC? If you are behind in credits, if you are a parent or if you have to work and need an altered schedule.  See the eligibility requirements below

11. How do I request to attend the ALC? Please visit with your school guidance counselor, your parents and fill out our intake form for our waitlist.  When a spot opens up you will be contacted to meet with our coordinator to begin enrollment.

12. Info on Fridays- from 8:10-11:30 this time is used to connect with your teachers, get help and make up any missing work.  If you have no missing work you are not required to come.  In the afternoon we offer symposiums where different activities or events are offered.  Your age and group determine if and how often you need to attend these.

1. • performs substantially below the performance level for pupils of the same age in a locally determined achievement test;

   • is behind in satisfactorily completing coursework or obtaining credits for graduation

   • is pregnant or is a parent

   • has been assessed as having substance use disorder

   • has been excluded or expelled according to sections 121A.40 to 121A.56

   • has been referred by a school district for enrollment in an eligible program or a program pursuant to section

   • is a victim of physical or sexual abuse

   • has experienced mental health problems

   • has experienced homelessness sometime within six months before requesting a transfer to an eligible program

   • speaks English as a second language or is an English learner

   • has withdrawn from school or has been chronically truant

   • is being treated in a hospital in the seven-county metropolitan area for cancer or other life threatening illness or is the sibling of an eligible pupil who is being currently treated, and resides with the pupil's family at least 60 miles beyond the outside boundary of the seven-county metropolitan area

   • A pupil otherwise qualifying under paragraph (a) who is at least 21 years of age and not yet 22 years of age, and is an English learner with an interrupted formal education according to section 124D.59, subdivision 2a, is eligible to participate in the graduation incentives program under section 124D.68 and in concurrent enrollment courses offered under section 124D.09, subdivision 10, and is funded in the same manner as other pupils under this section.