Important ALC Online Program Information

• Student Schedules may be structured like a traditional high school day but these are placeholders for time. Learners enrolled in River Bend ALC Online Program have the ability to flex their schedule in a way that allows them to best learn their course material and progress through each class.
  • School day runs from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm daily. 
  • Grades 9 – 12 Schedules will be based on the RBED ALC Graduation Requirements and Personal Learning Plans.
  • Grades 9 – 12 experience:
    • Synchronous Learning; Students attend class at a predetermined day and time for instruction/support.
    • Asynchronous Learning; Time is flexible; the schedule provides students and parents with an idea of time for student learning. Teachers are available for student and parent support. Teachers may also ask individuals or small groups to meet in a synchronous setting at various points in order to support student learning and course progression.

• All Curriculum is aligned to MN standards through the Edgenuity Online Learning Platform. All teachers are MN licensed. 
• Advisory and advisory cohorts connect students with an advisor and peers in 2-year bands: Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12. Students meet virtually on a bi-weekly basis 1:1 with an advisor and with advisory cohorts (gr. 9-12 meet weekly).

• Attendance is based on log-in and work completion. Students are expected to log in to each class daily with workday flexibility. Teachers may schedule synchronous 1:1, small group, or full group sessions to advance the learning progression.

• Student Support encompasses special education services, 504 services, counselor services, and social work services.

• Technical Requirements for all Students
  It is very important that you have a high-speed Internet connection and are not using dial-up. If you are unsure of whether or not you have high-speed or dial-up then please contact your Internet provider and ask them. Families are responsible for maintaining their internet connectivity. In the event of an issue with connectivity, Online Program students may use the public library or seek family or friends for connectivity until the issue is resolved.

  River Bend ALC Online requires all students to have a Chromebook, Windows, or Mac computer or laptop to complete school work. River Bend does not provide technology to Online Program students. Devices not supported include mobile devices and tablets. If you have any questions about suitable devices, please contact our school office at (507) 359-8780.