Albert Lea Area Learning Center

MCA testing is state-mandated testing that helps districts measure student progress towards Minnesota's academic standards and also meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming MCA testing. All testing will take place at Brookside Education Center. Students should be at Brookside by 9:30 AM.

Grades..............Testing Date:........... Test:

10.........................April 1...................Reading

10........................ April 8................... Science

10, 11...................April 9................... Make up tests

10, 11...................April 10................. Make up tests

10, 11...................April 11................. Make up tests

10, 11 ..................April 3................... Math

ACT Testing Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The ACT test will start promptly at 8:30 AM.

The ACT is timed and will take approximately 4 hours; students will be given breaks during this test. The ACT will be administered at no cost to 11th grade students on April 8.

If your student chooses to retake the ACT, they will need to register through act.org, pay the fees and test on a Saturday at an alternative site.

ASVAB Testing, Thursday, April 10, 2025

The ASVAB is timed and takes approximately three hours.

This test is free of charge and open to all 11th graders and 12th graders.

**Please register your student using the attached document below.

The ALC Family Night was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for an evening of fun, food, and activities. We loved seeing students, families, and staff come together to connect and enjoy the event. Your participation made it a memorable night!

Last week, Mr. Gustafson took ALC students to the Albert Lea ice arena for an afternoon of ice skating. Students had a great time on the ice, enjoying a fun and active break from their usual routine. It was a great opportunity to build connections and enjoy some winter fun together!

This year, the ALC is using an online curriculum called Edgenuity, which provides a convenient Family Portal where parents and guardians can view their child’s attendance logs and academic progress.

To access this information, please follow the link to the Family Portal below. First-time users will need an access code to log in. If you don’t have your code yet, feel free to contact Torey Smid at Torey.smid@alschools.org or by phone at 507-379-5190.

Edgenuity Family Portal

The Care Closet provides ALC students with access to food, hygiene supplies, school supplies, and clothing. To access the Care Closet, simply fill out a confidential form by clicking the link below. Click on the link below to be taken to the confidential form. If you have additional questions please contact Brittany Roberts at Brittany.Roberts@alschools.org.

Care Closet Form