Early College
Program Description
Partnered with Davenport University to provide students a pathway to earn an Associate’s Degree, with college classes starting in 9th grade. Located at Holland High School, as a “school within a school,” where students benefit from both a small learning community and access to robust athletic and extracurricular programs.
Holland Early College students…
- build a permanent college transcript, transferable to 4-year universities;
- earn up to 60 college credits, by the end of their 13th year (in addition to their Holland High School diploma);
- take their first college class in 9th grade, another in 10th, and commit fully to the program in 11th grade;
- gain confidence, set academic and career goals, and experience remarkable success;
- can access HPS transportation to the Davenport University Holland campus;
- show increased college persistence and are more likely to complete college courses and degrees, than non-early college peers;
- save money! College costs including registration, fees, textbooks, and materials needed to complete the courses of study are covered by HPS.
Holland Early College students are supported by…
- engaging, relevant, and rigorous project-based learning;
- technology that supports innovation, collaboration, and self-directed learning;
- an empowering campus culture that builds trust, respect, self-management, and motivation;
- comprehensive student supports embedded into their experience at Holland Early College;
- support from their peers, families, college, and community.
Holland Early College graduates have said...
“I honestly have no idea what I would've done without this program. It's helped me discover myself and learn who I am as a person. I've learned responsibility, respect, and how motivation can really push you to do the best you can. I've learned that time management is everything, as well as the support of the people who care about you. I thank the people who were able to make my college education possible. Because of them, I know who I am, what I want to do with my life, and the kind of person I want to be in the future.”
“I'd like to express my gratitude to the Early College program for providing me with this education. It was a stressful few years but now I realize how much money I saved and how many credits I've earned. It was a unique experience and I hope other kids can take advantage of this opportunity.”
HHS / HEC / HVRT News
HPSPodcast 4.33
Holland High School has a new Alma Mater. This week, we talk with Sam Lunn (Class of 2024), the writer and composer of Here's to You, Holland High.
2024-25 Student Registration
As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2024-25. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year.
Completing the registration lets us know your student(s) will be returning next year! It also lets you:
- Review and update household contact information
- Review and update student health information
- Request transportation for the 2024-2025 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1)
Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.
HPSPodcast 4.32
Holland Public Schools is celebrating the winner of the district Power H IMPACT Award! This week we talk with Holland High Special Education Teacher, Kayla Gearring about being named this year's Power H IMPACT Award.
Forensic Team to Compete at State
Members of the Holland High School Forensics team will travel to Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek for the State Competition on May 3 & 4. State competitors include:
- Yanyssa Ochoa (12th Grade) will compete in Informative
- Eleanor McMullen (11th grade) will compete in Oratory
- Leila Sundararajan (10th Grade) will compete in Prose
- Chaza Ben (9th grade) will compete in Broadcasting.
Community Foundation - Promise Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the following Holland High and Holland Early College students for being awarded the CFHZA Promis Scholarship:
- Thy Tran
- Holly Byrd
- Josephine Suarez (HEC)
- Jackie Romero
- Cristal Felix-Trejo
The Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship. This means that after other grants and scholarships have been applied, the scholarship will cover the remaining cost of tuition, books, room, and board.
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Upcoming Events
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20 May
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District Art Show 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict Art ShowDate: May 20Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarGallery open 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. featuring artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Enter door #46 and follow sign to gallery. Park in lot #3 off W. 24th St (& Van Raalte Ave) Event is held 5/15 - 5/24/24
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21 May
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Graduation Rehearsal 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMGraduation RehearsalDate: May 21Time: 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarSeniors - arrive by 12:15 pm so you are ready for practice at 12:30 pm. Please report
to the main floor of Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland 49423.
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Commencement 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCommencementDate: May 21Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse on Hope College campus
222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49432
No ticket required.
Please no noise making devices allowed.
No balloons allowed in seating area. Please use balloon
parking & pickup balloons after ceremony.
Translation headsets will be available on a table at the entrance
to the fieldhouse.
Graduates arrive at 6:15pm & lineup by 6:30 pm on main floor (as shown in
practice earlier in the day).
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22 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 22Time: 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
Dismissal at 1:55pm
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District Art Show 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict Art ShowDate: May 22Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarGallery open 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. featuring artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Enter door #46 and follow sign to gallery. Park in lot #3 off W. 24th St (& Van Raalte Ave) Event is held 5/15 - 5/24/24
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23 May
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District Art Show 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict Art ShowDate: May 23Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarGallery open 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. featuring artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Enter door #46 and follow sign to gallery. Park in lot #3 off W. 24th St (& Van Raalte Ave) Event is held 5/15 - 5/24/24
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24 May
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District Art Show 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict Art ShowDate: May 24Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarGallery open 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. featuring artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Enter door #46 and follow sign to gallery. Park in lot #3 off W. 24th St (& Van Raalte Ave) Event is held 5/15 - 5/24/24
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Holland Early College
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534
School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
Office Hours:
- 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HHS Media Center
Schedule
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Daily Schedule
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Weekly Schedule (updated 8/23)
Student Handbook
Signing In & Signing Out
If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:
Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.
Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.
Student Parrking Permits
The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars.
Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.
Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.
Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.
Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.
Parking Violations
Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations.
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