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.”
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Mid-Winter Break
- Thursday, Feb. 20 - Half Day All Students
- Friday, Feb. 21 - No School
- Monday, Feb. 24 - No School
What's Cooking!
NSBW25 will take place March 3-7, 2025. During this week we will have extra special breakfast items.
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the National School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives students a great start every day.
Dear HPS Community - An Update from Superintendent Nick Cassidy
This week Superintendent Nick Cassidy met with HPS staff members to share HPS' 5-year Facility Plan. This plan will:
- Ensure Every Student and Staff Member at HPS benefits from upgraded, 21st-century facilities
- Provide equitable access to programming
- Right-size our district to reduce operational costs
- Allow us to invest in our students, staff, and programs
HPSPodcast 5.24
This week, we introduce you to the Power H Award Building Finalists:
- West: Joy Kooyer, Kamille Barajas, Sarah Groenheide
- HHS:Carl VanFaasen, Kristen Slotman, Jason Siersma
- District Support: Julie Mokma
The Next "Snow Day" Might Be a "Snow Delay"
For the remainder of the academic calendar, if it is safe to do so, Superintendent Nick Cassidy will consider calling a 2-hour delay rather than a full snow day! This will help ensure students are in school when it is safe for them to be and that we don't have to extend the school calendar beyond June 4.
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Upcoming Events
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21 February
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UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMUNIFIED BASKETBALLDate: Feb 21Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Zeeland East High School, 3333 96th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
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21 Februarythru February 24
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NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter BreakDate: Feb 21 - Feb 24Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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26 February
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 26Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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28 February
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UNIFIED BASKETBALLDate: Feb 28Location: West OttawaCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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5 March
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 5Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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6 March
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: Mar 6Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarThe Power H Shop is an initiative to support families experiencing crisis or financial hardship, by providing free household items through a dignified retail setting, and thus alleviating a family's financial hardship.
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Find Your Fit @ HHS 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFind Your Fit @ HHSDate: Mar 6Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
Tour Holland High School | Meet your teachers | Find out about electives | Learn more about clubs & teams | Holland Early College | and more...
For families of current 8th grade students - or students considering enrolling at Holland High School for the 2025-26 school year.
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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)
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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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