Homeschool Connection

Each Wednesday, for two 15-week semesters, students take part in both academic courses and “the specials.” In addition, our students enjoy the fun playground during recess!

• Art: We use different art materials, create 2-D and 3-D projects and learn about famous artists.
• Music and Worship: We train our ears, learn musical symbols, and even write our own music and lyrics. Every time we gather, we tell God how awesome He is through musical worship!
• Physical Education: We play fun games together, focus on fitness (stretching, cardiovascular, core, and balance activities) and learn sports skills (catching, throwing, kicking, striking, etc.)
• Science Investigations: We learn about God’s world through hands-on discovery! Our K-5th science topics include: forces, motion, light, rocks, plants, animals, and weather.
• Spanish Exploration: We learn Spanish by doing! Students sing songs and play games in class, and then enhance Spanish language skills during the week with Holland Christian’s Spanish online activities.
• Language Arts: Through phonics, reading, grammar, composition, and presentation experiences, students hone their oral and written communication skills. Grade level enrichment is given to further the learning at home.
• Lunch and Recess: The playground offers endless fun activities for socializing and physical training including jump ropes, 4-square courts, swings, play structures, soccer fields, basketball courts, and much more!

Before You Apply

Once you’ve had an opportunity to explore the website, we’d love to meet you! For a personal tour, or if you simply have questions about the Homeschool Connection  Program, please contact our admissions coordinator, Kristen Coffman, at kcoffman@hollandchristian.org.

To Apply

We are delighted that you are enrolling at Holland Christian Homeschool Connection!

• Please visit our Admissions page to apply online. Choose your grade level and select Homeschool Connection program in the drop down menu when prompted.
• A non-refundable $95 deposit is required to complete any Homeschool Connection application. Payment can be made by check sent to Holland Christian Schools Homeschool Connection, Attn: Terry VanderKolk, 956 Ottawa Ave, Holland, MI 49423. This deposit will be applied toward your child’s tuition. If your child is placed in the wait pool, and a seat becomes available, your child will be officially enrolled after the $95 deposit is paid to hold your child’s seat.
• Once we your child’s enrollment in HC’s Homeschool Connection, including the $95 deposit, we will follow up with you to let you know about our “Meet the Teachers Night” in late August. This evening is an opportunity for parents meet the Homeschool Coordinator, visit the classrooms, meet their children’s educators, and get any questions answered.

• To learn about Homeschool Connection K-5th tuition payment options, view the 2026-27 K-5th Homeschool Connection Tuition Schedule.
• If you have any further questions about tuition or payment options, feel free to contact Terry VanDerKolk, HC’s Tuition Accounts Manager, at tvanderkolk@hollandchristian.org, or by calling 616.820.2807. We look forward to educating your children with you!

Students meet at Holland Christian Schools on Monday and Wednesday at the Middle School, and more frequently at the High School, depending on the student’s schedule. Instructors provide face-to-face instruction, class discussions, guided practice with concepts, activities, and projects. Our blended approach also includes online instruction allowing students to learn at a time and place that is convenient for them.

• Students learn how to best manage their time and how to best use technology to enhance learning. Parents are key players in this model as well, offering their student support and structure when learning at home.
• The blended learning approach helps students develop the tools to succeed in our fast changing world: group problem solving, creativity, technical literacy, critical thinking, and communications skills both written and oral. We take your trust seriously as we shape the lives of our future leaders.
• HC Homeschool Connection Middle School and High School classes run for 36 weeks and are held at Holland Christian Middle School and High School. Students spend most of their day in classes with just homeschooled students; however part of their days are with full time Holland Christian students, including chapel and lunch.
• Classes are taught by qualified teachers who understand the values and goals of the homeschool family and who are committed to communicating with parents as partners in their child’s education. Teachers send home detailed homework assignments for students to complete with the support of their parents.
• Placement testing is offered for math at the beginning of each school year should parents desire this. Additionally, Homeschool Connection students are welcome to participate in standardized testing along with full time students.
• Holland Christian issues progress reports for all Homeschool Connection Middle School and High School students, and official high school transcripts are available for college admission.
• HC Homeschool Connection Middle School and High School students are welcome to participate in Holland Christian team sports (eligibility rules apply). Additionally, students are welcome to participate in after school activities such as drama, robotics, worship team, etc. and all school sponsored events. Please review the High School Homeschool Connection Student Handbook linked here, and in the tab below for a full list of cocurricular activities.
• Students are issued a locker for their convenience if they desire.
• On campus assistance is available Monday through Friday throughout the day for laptop technical assistance; use of this service is included with the laptop rental fee.

Before You Apply

Once you’ve had an opportunity to explore the website, we’d love to meet you! For a personal tour, or if you simply have questions about the Homeschool Connection Middle School and High School Programs, please contact our admissions coordinator, Kristin Coffman, or call 616.820.2806.

To Apply

We are delighted that you are choosing enrollment at Holland Christian Homeschool Connection! Please complete the homeschool application available on our Admissions webpage, and mark the specific building that you applying for as “Homeschool Connection.”

Once we receive your completed application, we will follow up with you to schedule a visit to our campus. This meeting is an opportunity for you to meet the secondary homeschool coordinators, tour the campus, meet the educators directly involved in your child’s education, and receive answers to any questions.