Topics related to education, instruction, teaching, learning, and schools in Alpena, Michigan are the focus of this category.
Websites representing schools, at any level, whether operated through a public school district, privately, or by a religious institution, are appropriate for this category if they are located in Alpena, as are local daycare programs and specialized instruction, such as driver training or job-related instruction.
Public school education in Alpena is through Alpena Public Schools. Established in 1963 as the first county-wide district in the state, APS offers a PK-12th-grade curriculum though one general high school, an alternative high school, a junior high school, and six elementary schools. By area, APS is the largest school district in the Lower Peninsula.
There are two Christian schools in Alpena. All Saints Catholic School is operated by the four Roman Catholic parishes in the city and offers a PK-8th-grade curriculum. Also serving students in PK-8th-grade, Immanuel Lutheran School is a ministry of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alpena.
Alpena Community College is a two-year associate degree institution that has partnerships with Spring Arbor University and several other institutions of higher learning. Within ACC is the World Center for Concrete Technology, which offers a Master Blockmakers Degree.
Besides Alpena Community College, Northwood University, a private, accredited university, operates the Alpena Program Center offering several business or job-related degrees.
These, and any other schools or educational programs in Alpena, are on-topic in this category.
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Established as a ministry of the four Roman Catholic churches affiliated with All Saints Parish in Alpena, Michigan, ASCS offers a curriculum for students in preschool through the eighth grade. Its history, a school handbook, admissions policies, tuition, scholarships and tuition assistance, and a discussion of the advantages of attending a Catholic school are put forth, along with its academics and curriculum by grade and by subject. A parent portal is included.
https://alpenaallsaints.org/
Alpena Childcare & Development Center
The early education center began in 2008, as a means of providing families with a safe childcare option for children from birth to twelve years of age, offering specialized programs meeting the needs of each stage of development. Office hours and contacts are published to the site, and its programs and staff are introduced. Included in the site is an online store that is used for occasional fundraising, offering personalized art pieces with various customization options.
https://alpenachildcare.weebly.com/
Founded in 1952, ACC is a two-year public college situated on a 700-acre campus in Alpena, Michigan, with another campus on Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Its accreditation, Association’s degrees and certificate programs, admissions policies, registration schedules and policies, and a course catalog are available on its site. An academic calendar, events calendar, and board of trustees calendar are featured, and visits to the campus can be arranged online.
https://discover.alpenacc.edu/
Offering driving instruction for teen drivers and adult drivers, using a classroom environment, a state-mandated curriculum, and practical driving instruction using state-certified instructors and safe and reliable cars. Its services are described in detail, and its location, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site. The dates and times of classes are published to the site, and students can register and make payments online. Contract forms can be downloaded from the site.
http://www.alpenadrivingschool.com/
One of the largest geographic school districts in the state, APS covers an area of more than six hundred miles, including all of Alpena County, all of Presque Isle Township, and a portion of Krakow Township in Presque Isle County. Demographics and a directory of district offices and departments are put forth, along with an overview of each of its campuses. A community bulletin board is available to help families connect with district activities and services.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/
Northwood University: Alpena Program Center
Northwood University is a private university headquartered in Midland, Michigan. Its Alpena campus is located on Johnson Street, although some of its major coursework is only available online. The majors offered include Accounting, Applied Management, Automotive Aftermarket Management, Automotive Marketing and Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Franchising Management, Health Care Management, Insurance Risk Management, and others.
https://admissions.northwood.edu/program-centers/alpena
