Virtual Tech
HVRT helps students earn the required credits they need to complete their high school diploma.
The HVRT full-time online program is an accredited solution for students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom environment. An individualized graduation plan (IGP) is developed with the support of a guidance counselor, teachers, and support staff that best meets the needs of each student leading to graduation.
The HVRT credit recovery program is ideal for students who struggle in a traditional classroom, have fallen behind in their work, or have missed school due to illness or life events.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Holland Public Schools Diploma that meets the full requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
To learn more about this program and discuss enrollment options, please contact Zach Kapla.
More about HVRT
Holland ViRtual Tech High School (HVRT), formerly known as VR-Tech opened in the fall of 2015 as a “School-within-a-School” alternative credit recovery school model on the campus of Holland High School.
Since the opening of the program eight years ago, nearly 400 students have graduated. HVRT operates in a redesigned business center learning environment on the main campus of Holland High School. The schedule for HVRT operates independently from the main high school campus. HVRT has its own designated staff to support students and families who make a commitment to the program. Space is limited to 50 students.
Enrollment in the program is available to students in grades 11-12 from Holland Public Schools who need a credit recovery delivery model.
Graduates from this program can successfully transition into post-secondary education, training or employment opportunities. Students have the on-site ability to transfer into the traditional and comprehensive high school program at Holland High School. Students may also have the option to take required elective courses at HHS and participate in athletics based upon eligibility. Options are also available for program attendance at the Careerline Tech Center in the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.
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.
HPSPodcast 4.31
Graduation season is underway at Holland Public Schools where we recently celebrated 16 students who completed the Holland Early College program at Holland High School. On this week's podcast, we listen in on that celebration!
The first voice you hear in this recording is HHS Principal Andrea Meahall
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.
Two HHS Artists Recognized at 2024 HAAC "Debut" Exhibit
Debut Regional Juried High School Art Competition at the Holland Area Arts Council.
- Miranda Lemus - All Eyes on You | Art Excellence Award - 2nd Place
- Harper Schoon-Tanis - Giraffes Wear Suits | Dennis Foley Award
The Exhibit features works from students from around the area. April 12 -May 25 (Admission is free of charge.)
Softball Under the Lights
Holland Softball takes on Saugatuck under the lights at Matt Urban Field - Friday, May 3 at 6pm
- Admission is FREE | Bring a donation for the Power H Shop!
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6 May
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMNational Honor Society Induction CeremonyDate: May 6Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarPerforming Arts Center
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8 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 8Time: 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
Dismissal at 1:55pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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9 May
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Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMTulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: May 9Time: 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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15 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 15Time: 7:45 AM to 1:55 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
Dismissal at 1:55pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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16 May
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: May 16Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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Commencement 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCommencementDate: May 21Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarGraduates arrive at 6:15pm
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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
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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Holland ViRtual Tech High School
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
Odysseyware
Odysseyware is the online tool that is used for students to accomplish their work in a lab setting blended with direct teacher support.
Lessons, assessments, and instructional tools are designed to equip learners with resources for academic success, incorporating a mix of grade-appropriate text, direct instruction videos, learning activities and games. Odysseyware lessons also integrate numerous instructional supports to address diverse learning styles and allow ongoing collaboration between learners and on-line teachers through direct instruction videos.
Direct Instruction Videos: Odysseyware’s rich and engaging “Direct Instruction Videos” provide step-by-step guidance to assist students in the conceptual understanding of key concepts and procedural skills, impart background knowledge, place concepts into real-world context, and allow students to learn at their own pace.
Virtual Laboratories: Math and Science Virtual Laboratories recreate and expand the traditional student laboratory experience. Fully interactive and built to encourage active learning, engagement, and the application of conceptual understanding, Virtual Labs provide a safe and interactive learning experience.
Assessment: Embedded formative and summative assessments test student progress toward content mastery and help inform instruction.
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Course Descriptions
Signing Out & Signing in
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 Parking Permit
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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