Summer Learning 2025

Dear Families: 

This summer, your child can take advantage of our 2025 Summer School Program to achieve a number of academic goals. The program will begin June 16, 2025 and run through July 31, 2025. The 2025 High School Summer School Program is by invitation only for students who are currently in 9th  through 11th grade who need credit recovery. Students currently in K-3 grades are by invitation only and have a documented learning loss according to 2024-25 school data. The 2025 Hope STEAM Camp is by invitation only for students who are currently in 4th and 5th grades.

It is the goal of our Summer School Program to provide extended learning opportunities beyond the regular school term. Extended learning time will enhance student achievement. The program will offer core academic instruction for students who need to recover credits or support learning loss. Part of the elementary experience is partnered with Outdoor Discovery Center.  

During the six week program, students are required to attend. If your child is ill, please call the main office of their attending school. 

Thank you for supporting your child in taking advantage of this worthwhile program. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at 

mremilla@hollandpublicschools.org or call the administration building at (616) 494-2017. 

Educationally Yours, 

Melissa Remillard 

Associate Superintendent of  

School Improvement and  

Summer School Coordinator 

(616) 494-2042 

DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER PROGRAM 

The summer program is an extended learning program free to all students. The high school and elementary programs run 6 weeks Monday-Thursday. The 4th and 5th grade Hope program runs Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be served, and is free for all students.  

STUDENT HOURS 

High School: 9:00-12:00 (breakfast 8:30-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:20) Buses leave after lunch.

Elementary: 8:30-12:30 (breakfast 8:30-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:30). Buses leave after lunch.

Dates of Program: June 16-July 31  

**NO SUMMER SCHOOL THE WEEK OF JULY 4 (June 31, July 1, 2, 3, 4) 

STUDENT INFORMATION 

Student directory information (i.e. address, phone number, parents’ names, etc.) should be updated in the office if there are any changes prior to the end of the school year. Since student’s safety is our number one concern, we need to be able to contact parents and emergency contacts as quickly as possible. 

ATTENDANCE 

A student can only miss up to 2 days and still be able to receive credit. On the 3rd absence, the student will be removed from the program and will not be able to earn credit.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES 

Our summer school program is a privilege. Students who violate school policy will be removed from the program. Disrespect and consistent Disruptive Conduct, of any kind, will not be tolerated. Inappropriate language, elopement, fighting, assault, etc. is unacceptable. Students who engage in these violations will be dismissed from summer school privileges. 

DUTCH/POWER EXPECTATIONS 

Our students are expected to… 

1. Be prepared to learn. 

2. Follow directions. 

3. Respect others and themselves. 

4. Tell the truth. 

5. Be the best they can be. 

RULES 

1. Any personal item brought to school is the sole responsibility of the students. If any item is lost, misplaced, broken, etc. the student is responsible, not the school. 

2. Students are expected to take pride in school property and treat it with respect. Students who deface, damage, or lose school property will be required to compensate the school for the damage or loss. 

DISCIPLINE 

School rules and expectations have been established to provide a safe environment where learning can take place. We will work with students to help them follow rules and expectations. Should a student violate school rules, policy, or expectations, the teacher and/or administration can take disciplinary action. Students may be asked not to return to summer school, loss of privileges.  

There are unacceptable behaviors that will result in an IMMEDIATE REFERRAL to the principal, they are: 

● Fighting 

● Foul language 

● Destruction of School Property 

● Possession of anything that could bring harm to oneself or others 

● Possession of illegal substances 

● Bullying, discrimination, and/or harassment 

● Disruption of the educational process 

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES TO SUMMER SCHOOL 

STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 8:30 AM for elementary/middle and no later than 8:40 for high school, as there is NO supervision for students prior to this time. All students should report to the cafeteria until dismissed to class. 

Outdoor Discovery Center Off-Site Days: Elementary students participate in one day per week of off-site learning facilitated by the ODC. The bus to the off-site location leaves punctually at 9:00 AM. Students arriving after this time will be asked to return home, as there is no additional transportation available. Please refer to the schedule below.

Monday: Kindergaren and K/1 (Kontio and Murphy)

Tuesday: K/1 TWBI and 1st (Mercado and Byrne)

Wednesday: 2nd and 2/3 (Bruinsma and Snarski)

Thursday: 2/3 TWBI and 3rd (Urbina and Slusher)

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FROM SUMMER SCHOOL 

West Parent Pick Up: Students will come to the office and be picked up by a parent if the pick-up is during the school day. West Parents will pick up their students at the back of the school. Parents are asked to pull into the pick-up line and pull forward until the area of student dismissal is reached. Parents will stay in their vehicles while students load. Please continue to pull vehicles forward along the sidewalk to allow for as many cars as possible to pick-up. West summer school parents also have the option to park in the East parking lot and walk to the student dismissal area.

High School Pick UP: High school parents will pick-up in the front circular drive. There will be no early dismissal for summer school pick ups. There should be no picking up or parking in the bus lane.

ALL BUS STUDENTS:  Students will be released and are to report directly to the appropriate bus. Students CANNOT ride a different bus home, unless the office has been notified and the change has been approved by the principal. This must be taken care of no later than 10:00 AM the morning of the request. Parents can call transportation with any bus changes if there is an emergency and follow up with the school office. If you need to change transportation arrangements for the afternoon or make last minute plans to pick up your child, we require that you notify the office no later than 10:00 AM. 

STUDENT ILLNESS/INJURY PROCEDURES 

Students will be given temporary care in case of illness or injury during school hours. If your child has a medical problem, please make sure the school nurse is informed. Please notify the nurse of any changes or updates prior to the 24-25 school year ending. It is very important that correct telephone numbers (home, work, cell and emergency) are on file in the main office in case parents or emergency contacts need to be contacted. 

Students are to be kept home if they have any of the following:

• temperature of 100 degrees or greater 

• head lice 

• vomiting 

• diarrhea 

• red, draining eyes 

• sore throat accompanied by fever 

• persistent, uncontrollable cough 

Students cannot return to school until they have been fever, vomiting, and diarrhea free for 24 hours without the use of medications. In cases of diagnosed pink eye or strep throat, students must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. Complying with these stipulations will ensure the protection of your child and all students. 

For any communicable disease, control measures and interventions will be implemented as required by law and in accordance with guidelines provided by the Michigan Department of Health, and the local county and state health departments. 

Students with a known life-threatening or potentially life-threatening condition are to have an ‘Action Plan’ completed by their physician and kept on file in the nurse’s office. Some examples of these include Allergy Action Plan, Asthma Action Plan, and Seizure Action Plan. The parent must also provide any medications required as part of that plan to the school nurse. It is the family’s responsibility to discuss the child’s condition with the appropriate school staff, including the school nurse. 

No prescription medication will be given to students unless the medicine is in the original container with the prescription label, which must include the child's name, name of the medicine, dosage, time to be given/how often to be given, and doctor's name, along with signed authorization from the parent to administer the medication. We discourage the use of over-the-counter medications at school unless absolutely necessary. No over-the-counter medications will be given to students unless the medicine is in the original bottle or box that clearly states the manufacturer's instructions, along with a signed note from the parent that includes the child's name, name of medication, dosage, time to be given or how often, and length of time the child is to take the medicine. All medications are to be stored in and dispensed from the health room. Only package directions will be followed for over-the-counter medications unless a signed note from a physician is provided.