Alternative Learning Programs

Saint Paul Public Schools Choice Catalog

Alternative Learning Programs
Alternative Programs are available for students who need or desire a learning environment that is different from a traditional school. Area Learning Center (ALC) programs offer flexible hours, various locations and alternative teaching methods that help students make progress toward graduation. Students may enroll as full-time ALC high school students and earn a diploma or they may take after-hours courses to earn additional credits needed to graduate at their current high school. Information about selected programs is listed here. Additional ALC programs include: Saint Paul Connections, Gateway for Recovering Youth and Focus Beyond. For more information about these programs, call the Secondary ALC office at (651) 744-1212.

AGAPE - Adolescent Girls and Parenting Education
Serves students who are pregnant or currently parenting. Child care services are available to eligible students.
1919 University Ave. W. Suite 400 - 55104
(651) 228-7746
(651) 293-5360 fax

Area Learning Center - Elementary
ALC-Elementary manages extended day, intersession, and summer session programs at all Saint Paul Public Schools elementary sites and partners with community organizations that offer academic programs for elementary age school children.
1780 West 7th Street, Suite 233 - 55101
(651) 696-5680
(651) 696-5686 fax

Area Learning Center - Secondary
Seven different school locations to serve students 16 years and older. Students may earn their high school diploma as full-time students or enroll part-time to earn credits needed to graduate from a traditional high school.
1212 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 744-1212
(651) 744-1208 fax
(651) 744-1244 counselor's fax

Community Learning Program
Serves students in grades 9 through 12, as well as fifth-year seniors in a small learning environment.
1616 University Ave., Suite 14 - 55104
(651) 312-9096
(651) 312-9099 fax

Creative Arts High School
Serves students 15-20 years of age who have a strong interest in the arts.
1037 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 292-3480
(651) 292-3484 fax

Evening High School
Offers small evening classes for students 16 years of age and older. Learners may enroll as full-time students earning their diplomas or as dual-enrolled students earning credits needed for graduation from a traditional high school program.
1212 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 744-1210
(651) 744-1208 fax

Gateway for Recovering Youth
Designed for students assessed as chemically abusive or dependent, who have completed a treatment program and/or have demonstrated the desire to maintain sobriety.
1919 University Ave. -55104
(651) 221-1302
(651) 221-1303 fax

Gordon Parks High School
Serves students ages 16 through 20 who prefer individual and small group instruction. This program is housed in a newly built facility featuring state-of-the-art technology and on-site health and social services and career resources.
1212 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 744-1212
(651) 744-1208 fax
(651) 744-1244 counselor's fax

International Academy - LEAP
This program serves students who are new arrivals to the United States or who have limited English skills. International Academy- LEAP helps students from 9th to 12th grade to earn their high school diplomas or helps them transition to a traditional high school, post-secondary education, or career opportunities.
631 Albert Street N. - 55104
(651) 228-7706
(651) 228-7711 fax

Ronald Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning
Offers classes for adult learners 19 years of age and older who are working toward earning their GED. Also offers opportunities for adult learners to improve their English skills and prepare for post-high school education and employment.
1030 University Ave. W. - 55104
(651) 290-4822
(651) 290-4785 fax

OnTrack
Serving middle school students with a non-traditional approach that builds the foundation for success in high school.
1000 Walsh St. - 55116
(651) 293-5419

Project LEAD
Project LEAD (Leadership, Environment, Adventure and Determination) is an expeditionary education program that serves students 16-20 years of age.
1616 University Ave. W., Suite 14 - 55104
(651) 312-9096
(651) 312-9099

Saint Paul Connections
Have fun and earn a credit! Saint Paul Connections allows high school students an affordable way to explore a career college major.
631 Albert St. N. - 55104
(651) 221-1446

Secondary Extended Day Programs
Provides students with additional learning opportunities beyond the regular school day at Saint Paul middle, junior high and senior high schools.

Summer School