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The second quarter report cards will be mailed on February 3rd and passed out to the students on February 6th. The ALC will be closed on February 17th and 21st.

Sodas are no longer offered to students or staff at the school. They have been replaced by Water, G2 Gatorade and Juices to promote a healthier diet.

All students will be issued a brand new student locker equipped with a combination lock to store any contraband items they may have on their possesion when entering the school. Items such as hats, purses, ipods, cameras, and backpacks are some personal belongings that must be placed into their locker. The locker room area will be locked throughout the day and opened under supervision as needed. Any questions should be directed toward the Assistant Principal Mr. John Mendola at 408-8105. Please refer to the Contraband Policy which is listed on our home page.

If you have questions regarding your child's LUNCH status call 826-7110 to speak with Ann Etters, for DISCIPLINE call 408-8105 to speak with John Mendola, for TRANSPORTATION call 297-9681 to speak with Kathy Aidingler.

The staff at the ALC is trained in CPR / AED / First Aid by the American Red Cross. An AED is on site located in the main hallway of the school.

The ALC is currently aligning all their curriculumn with the Pennsylvania State Standards in all subject areas.

All students will be tested to recognize their different math levels for achieving success. The Key Math 3 Diagnostic Assessmnet Test will be administered during the first two weeks of school. The results will yield to the proper scheduling for each child. The documentation will be kept for parental and school review in each child's student file.

As per Pennsylvania School Code, it is the responsibility of the guardians to provide updated emergency information to their child's school such as telephone numbers and address changes which are needed for communication purposes.

The ALC has installed multiple cameras throughout the building to primarily gather daily evidence. These devices can not make a school safe, but SAFER! Cameras CAN NOT guarantee safety, nor can they prevent danger. It is our intention that they will serve as a possible deterrent to student misbehavior. A public address system has also been installed for urgent announcements.

If a child misses 4 consecutive days of school, it remains the responsibility of the contractor to contact the school or guardian to assist in determining the future status of student's transportation service. It is the ultimate responsibility of the guardian to instruct the ALC of the child's transportation needs. Please call Kathy Aidingler at 287-9681 with any questions or concerns.

The Luzerne Intermediate Unit recently dedicated their new flagpole at the ALC to Plains resident Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" Antinovitch. Maggie has resided in Plains her entire life and during those 85 years has been a part of many community service endeavours. She has been donating a flag to the school for the past 5 years in memory of all her classmates that graduated from the former Plains High School and were killed while serving our country.

A snack bar is now available to students at the ALC during their lunch period. Students will be offered fruit packets, cereal bars, baked chips, water and juices.

All ALC students are required to be searched upon entry into the school to ensure the safety of all students and staff. The implementation of security wands will be used by trained staff to enhance this safety feature. Our Search Policy can be found in our Student Handbook.

The Plains Alternative Learning Center will announce any weather related emergency information via the local television stations in regards to school closings, delays or early dismissals.

Students are required to follow the attendance policy of their school district. Twice a month a copy of the child's attendance card is sent to their school's attendance officer for review. Disciplinary action is at the discretion of the child's sending school.

The ALC opens at 7:00 am and closes at 2:30 pm daily. The school follows the Wilkes-Barre Area School District schedule. The telephone number for the main office is 408-8100, fax number is 208-9291.

The guardian of any child that is absent from school on a given day is required to be contacted by the child's homeroom teacher or designee. All calls are logged for future reference.

Nutrition Inc. is the contracted provider for the ALC. The lunch menu is posted each week in the Wilkes-Barre newspaper. Guardians can prepay for the meals by writing a check to "Nutrition Inc." Concerns regarding the program should be directed to David Feller at 826-7110 .