As students work to achieve accelerated course aid for course completion and early graduation, the Aledo Learning Center offers students the opportunity to excel in school and complete assignments at their own pace. 

“If you go there wanting to graduate or get out early, you can do it very easily,” current ALC student Carter Kitchen said. “But some people just go there because they don’t like normal school.”

This option is offered to aid students who choose a different path toward education and their future. After completing all assigned courses needed for graduation, students are no longer required to attend school and still go to football games, dances and walk on graduation.

“It’s a good system if kids want to pursue something that’s not school related,” former ALC student and alum Preston Wymore said. “It can help aid in people struggling or want a different path.”

It is recommended that students should have a pathway after graduation and is a deciding factor in the process of selection according to Wymore.

While open to everyone, some people are there because they have to and can’t complete in typical school. The program also includes students is disciplinary alternative education program, so the environment is different from the high school campuses. 

While the campus is a tool for some students, Kitchen said students should have a goal after if they choose to pursue early graduation.

“Only graduate early if they have like you know a path outside of school,” Kitchen said. “If you don’t know what you want to do, then maybe stay in school.”

According to counselor Lindsey Coomer, Aledo Learning Center aims to help students complete their education while also providing opportunities for students differently than typical school.

“It is an effective method of allowing kids to graduate early if they are struggling,” counselor Lindsey Coomer said.