Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

MAKE AN INVESTMENT - Adults who have their degree make more money and are prepared for college! The GED® test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. The four subjects are Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. After you pass the GED® test, your diploma or credential will be issued by your state but you’ll receive a GED® transcript to apply to college, start training, or get a better job. Visit www.ged.com to learn more or to make an appointment to take the test.

Adult Basic Education Hours; Mon-Thu 9am-12pm Tue & Thu 1pm-8pm Adult Basic Education classes are: Designed for adults Learner centered Offered year round Confidential Free of charge Self-paced Flexible on-going start dates Basic Skills Refresher – Are you preparing to enter college or wanting to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills? Based on your individual needs, you will be guided through activities and materials to help you meet your educational goals. English as a Second Language – Are you or someone you know interested in improving their English? Foreign-born adults are welcome to work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers or tutors to improve their English skills. Students can enter the program with any level of English language skill and move through the program at their own pace. Family Learning - This is an ideal program for parents with young children who want to work on their own learning goals. Children attend preschool or childcare programs while parents participate in parent education classes and work on goals that may include GED, English or basic skills. Families enjoy lunch together, participate in guided learning experiences and get ideas for home activities. Call for enrollment information. Sep-May Tue & Thu 11:15-3:30pm

Work individually or in small groups with the guidance of a licensed teacher to prepare for taking your GED tests. We will determine where you need extra support in order to pass all four sections of the GED test. You will have access to instructional materials and timed practice tests. You and your instructor will determine when you are prepared to take each section of the computer based version of the GED. GED-i online test preparation is available on a limited basis to learners who qualify.

The Forest Lake Area High School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three locations: Wyoming Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary until April 2024. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Click here to view a map of the Forest Lake Area High School. Click Here to view a map of the Education Center. Click Here to view a map of Wyoming Elementary.

The FLAS Education Center is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three locations: Wyoming Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary until April 2025. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Click here to view a map of the Forest Lake Area High School. Click Here to view a map of the Education Center. Click Here to view a map of Wyoming Elementary.

Wyoming Elementary is open for walkers! Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three locations: Wyoming Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary until April 2025. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Click here to view a map of the Forest Lake Area High School. Click Here to view a map of the Education Center. Click Here to view a map of Wyoming Elementary.

The FLAS Education Center is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary until April 2025. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Click here to view a map of the Forest Lake Area High School. Click Here to view a map of the Education Center. Click Here to view a map of Wyoming Elementary.

The Forest Lake Area Community Band is open to all levels of musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion and enjoy practicing and performing in a band! The band's purpose is to contribute positively to the musical environment of the Forest Lake area community. We will enjoy reading and playing a repertoire of varied styles ranging from traditional compositions for band to inspiring contemporary pieces. Under the direction of Jake Matheson, the band will perform in various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Band meets most Thursdays throughout the school year. Community Band Schedule

Have you been searching for crochet friends? Crochet Circle will be a time of sharing, learning and encouraging each other! Bring your current projects to work on and finished projects for show and tell. Do you have a project that you are stuck on or have crochet questions? We will work together to help you! Has it been a while since you have crocheted? This is the perfect time and place to begin again! Crochet Circle is free of charge but free will donations are accepted and will go to support the Forest Lake Marching Band.

Increase your flexibility and strengthen your core through yoga movements and breathing to encourage the integration of body, mind and spirit. This class is designed for students with some prior experience in yoga. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. You will be provided with a link prior to class.

Studies show that yoga practice positively correlates with both physical and mental wellness as well as managing pain and inflammation, improving sleep quality and much more. We will combine gentle physical poses with mindfulness and breathing in this beginning yoga practice. Our focus will be on functional mobility, balance and working to release stress and stiffness. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Space permitting, drop ins are allowed for a fee of $12 paid by check or cash (please bring correct change). You will be provided with a link prior to class.

Do you want to make gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments for your yourself or as an incredible gift? After prepping the ornaments, the instructor will discuss and demonstrate various processes of working with alcohol ink. Choose colors of your choice to create four unique ornaments; follow a color scheme or each ornament can be completely different. The ornaments are painted on the inside so the colors will last forever. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor at class. Additional ornaments can be made for a fee of $4 per ornament.

Join us for this open gym where we’ll play games and sports that allow for fun and friendly competition for people of all ability levels. We’ll have opportunities for games in the gym as well as board games, card games and puzzles for those who want a less active experience. Participants who require personal assistance for physical and/or behavioral issues must be accompanied by a caregiver. If a behavioral incident occurs, a caregiver may be required to accompany the participant to future activities.

The trust is a very popular component used in our Estate Planning. However, there are a variety of different Trust options and the question arises: “Am I using the right Trust for my needs and goals?” Often used Trusts include: Living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts, each serves a different purpose, each has a different result. We will clearly define the strengths and weaknesses of different types of Trusts and when to use them.