DPS Alternative Education

DPS Alternative Education Alternative Education for Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Welcome to Garfield Learning Academy!

Our campus is located at 300 Meadow Terrace Place on Decatur's south side. We service Kindergarten through 12th grade students in an alternative education setting.

NO SCHOOL today for SDMS and Decatur Alt Ed students due to a power outage at Stephen Decatur Middle School. We apologiz...
05/16/2025

NO SCHOOL today for SDMS and Decatur Alt Ed students due to a power outage at Stephen Decatur Middle School. We apologize for the inconvenience.

❄️🚍 School is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Parents, be aware there may be delays with school buse...
01/06/2025

❄️🚍 School is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Parents, be aware there may be delays with school buses. We appreciate your patience as bus drivers prioritize a safe arrival for everyone.

Be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time for transportation. We look forward to getting back to our school routine and starting the second half of the school year with all of you!

PLEASE SHARE: Monday, January 6, 2025, will be an eLearning day for DPS to inclement weather. NO Extended Day Programm...
01/05/2025

PLEASE SHARE: Monday, January 6, 2025, will be an eLearning day for DPS to inclement weather. NO Extended Day Programming or any extra curricular activities.

PreK-8th grade students should refer to grade level eLearning packets (choice boards) sent home earlier this school year. They are also available on our website dps61.org/elearning. No technology is needed!

High school students, you need to log in to each google classroom for your instructions and/or assignments from teachers.

District administrators will continue to monitor the weather. Parents, for up to date information, rely on official DPS communication channels or trusted media partners. You can also check our website or social media for additional updates and information.

Parents, as we head into the heart of winter, please rely on trusted media outlets and official DPS communication platfo...
01/02/2025

Parents, as we head into the heart of winter, please rely on trusted media outlets and official DPS communication platforms for accurate updates regarding potential school cancellations due to inclement weather.

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to schools on Monday, January 6, 2025. Below are important details about what to expect when the district announces a snow day or an e-learning day due to inclement weather:

The district may announce an e-learning day in place of a snow day. While snow days are made up at the end of the school year, e-learning days provide a flexible way for students to continue learning during bad weather and do not need to be made up later.

On e-learning days:
K-8 students should use the e-learning packets (choice boards) sent home at the beginning of the school year. Technology is not needed! If you cannot locate your e-learning packets (choice boards), they are available on our website at www.dps61.org/elearning, or you can request additional copies by contacting your student's school office.

High school students should log in to Google Classroom for each class to receive further instructions from their teachers.

For more information about e-learning days, including student and teacher expectations, please visit our website at www.dps61.org/elearning.

Online applications to apply to a Magnet School opens Friday, December 1, 2024 and closes on Friday, January 31, 2025 at...
11/29/2024

Online applications to apply to a Magnet School opens Friday, December 1, 2024 and closes on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59p.m.

Part of the application process is to attend a MANDATORY parent meeting for each magnet school that families will apply to. Monday, December 2 @5:30 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library is the first parent informational meeting with all three magnet school principals. If you plan to apply to more than one program, this is the meeting to attend! For more information and to apply, visit dps61.org/magnet.

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DPS #61! As we reflect on what we are thankful for, we want to express our deepe...
11/28/2024

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DPS #61! As we reflect on what we are thankful for, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and our supportive families. Enjoy this season of giving thanks, and may your holiday be filled with joy and warmth.

The Decatur Turkey Tournament will return for its 54th year in 2024, with opening games on Tuesday and Wednesday and wra...
11/25/2024

The Decatur Turkey Tournament will return for its 54th year in 2024, with opening games on Tuesday and Wednesday and wrapping up on Friday and Saturday Stephen Decatur Middle School. Visit www.dps61.org/turkeytournament to view the tournament bracket.

REMINDER: All students attending games this week MUST ENTER WITH an adult.
For the safety of all attendees, prohibited items include: outside food or drink, illegal drugs, vapes of any kind, and weapons. Additionally, large purses and backpacks will NOT be permitted. ONLY clutch purses smaller than 6.5”x 4.5” or clear bags will be allowed in the venue. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted but will be subject to search upon entry.

This Veterans Day, our schools have planned special activities to honor our brave service men and women. Students will p...
11/11/2024

This Veterans Day, our schools have planned special activities to honor our brave service men and women. Students will participate in assemblies, hear stories from local veterans, and work on assignments to learn about their sacrifices. Join us in showing appreciation for those who’ve served to protect our freedoms. Thank you, veterans!

REMINDER: Half Day of School is scheduled this Wednesday, November 13, 2024. For a list of future half day dates and dis...
11/05/2024

REMINDER: Half Day of School is scheduled this Wednesday, November 13, 2024. For a list of future half day dates and dismissal times, visit www.dps61.org/belltimes.

REMINDER: NO school Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day!
11/01/2024

REMINDER: NO school Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day!

REMINDER: Move your clocks BACK an hour Saturday night! Daylight Savings Time ENDS!
11/01/2024

REMINDER: Move your clocks BACK an hour Saturday night! Daylight Savings Time ENDS!

REMINDER: DPS has a schedule half day of school on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For a full schedule of half days and dism...
10/07/2024

REMINDER: DPS has a schedule half day of school on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For a full schedule of half days and dismissal times, visit www.dps61.org/belltimes.

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300 Meadow Terrace Place
Decatur, IL
62521

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12173623275

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