Loring Nicollet Alternative School

LNAS

About the school
LNAS is a fully accredited high school for students who want something different from a large, traditional public high school.

The most successful environment for students is one that is safe and one that validates their experiences. The foundation of this environment at Loring Nicollet consists of respect for individuality, a multicultural and gender fair curriculum, an informal atmosphere, participatory democracy, open communication, trust, honesty, values clarification, personal growth, self-discipline, the balance between group and individual responsibility and decision making.

Curriculum Focus/courses
Loring Nicollet has the same core curriculum credit requirements and graduation standards as the Minneapolis Public School system. Students who graduate from Loring Nicollet receive a diploma from their home school in the Minneapolis system (e.g. North, Washburn, South, etc.) as well as participate in our own Alternative School graduation celebration.

English, science, math, social studies, creative problem solving and other electives are offered. Strong emphasis is placed on social studies, women’s studies, minority studies self-knowledge, activism, and leadership. The average class size at Loring Nicollet is 10-12 students.

Program strengths
Small size, high expectations and follow through, college prep. The objective of Loring Nicollet Alternative School is to empower high school students to become more aware of who they are and what they need to reach their goals.

Support Services
Psychologist on duty six hours per week for confidential counseling. Job services.

Bus tokens provided for students living more than 2 miles from school

Staff
Program Manager: Sandy Reichert
612.872.2779
Fax 612.872.2780
sandy.reichert@ppl-inc.org

Lead Teacher: Kelly Place

Intakes
Call for information and appointment
Parent or guardian must accompany student for intake process

Waiting list, first come, first served; can be waived if student is within nine credits of graduation.

Member of the Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools