To help students do just that, we offer a wide range of academic courses and electives to meet the unique interests and needs of our students, all taught with both rigor and relationships in mind. You can see all the courses we offer below. Are you a current student? Use the links below to schedule your courses for the upcoming year!
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High school is a time for students to explore, create, and discover who God created them to be!
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Registration for the 2025-26 school year is due by 12pm on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Scheduling Information by Grade
Mandarin Immersion courses offered by year
The following courses in the table below are taught at Holland Christian High School through the Mandarin Secondary Continuing Immersion Program. The optional Mandarin Immersion Dual Enrollment is for those students who score a 4 or 5 on the AP Chinese exam their freshman or sophomore year, and then are invited to apply, giving these students an opportunity to earn college credits.
Mandarin Immersion 4-year Course Sequence
| Grade Level | Offered each year | Electives |
| 9th grade | Advanced Mandarin 1 – Chinese 4 (online) |
Rotating In Person Elective class Open to 9-12th Mandarin Immersion students |
| 10th grade | Advanced Mandarin 2 – AP Chinese (online) |
Rotating In Person Elective class Open to 9-12th Mandarin Immersion students |
| 11th grade | Mandarin Immersion Dual Enrollment – Hope College (optional) |
Rotating In Person Elective class Open to 9-12th Mandarin Immersion students |
| 12th grade |
Senior Internship – MI (optional) Mandarin Immersion Dual Enrollment – Hope College (optional) |
Rotating In Person Elective class Open to 9-12th Mandarin Immersion students |
Spanish Immersion courses offered by year
The following courses in the table below are taught at Holland Christian High School through the Spanish Secondary Continuing Immersion Program. The optional Spanish Immersion Dual Enrollment is for those students who score a 4 or 5 on the Spanish AP exam their sophomore year, and then are invited to apply, giving these students an opportunity to earn up to 16 college credits. These Dual Enrollment courses focus on linguistics, intensive grammar study, and Latin American and Spanish history and literature.
Spanish Immersion 4-year Course Sequence*
| Rotating Courses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Level | Offered each year | 25/26 school year | 26/27 school year | Electives ** |
| 9th grade | English 1-SI (instead of English 1) |
Global Civilizations – SI (instead of Global Civilizations) Bible 1 – SI (instead of Bible 1) |
US History – SI |
Hispanic Culinary Culture – SI Translation and Interpretation – SI |
| 10th grade | AP Spanish 5 |
Global Civilizations – SI (instead of Global Civilizations) Bible 1 – SI (instead of Bible 1) |
US History – SI (instead of US History. Waived if taking AP US History in grade 10) |
Hispanic Culinary Culture – SI Translation and Interpretation – SI |
| 11th grade | Spanish Immersion Dual Enrollment (optional) |
US Govt – SI (instead of US Govt) Eng 3/Global Lit – SI (instead of one semester of 11th English) |
Global Research – SI (instead of Global Research) Eng 3/Communications – SI (instead of one semester of 11th English) |
Hispanic Culinary Culture – SI Translation and Interpretation – SI |
| 12th grade |
Senior Internship – SI (optional) Spanish Immersion Dual Enrollment (optional) |
US Govt – SI (instead of US Govt) Eng 3/Global Lit – SI (instead of one semester of 11th English) |
Global Research – SI (instead of Global Research) Eng 3/Communications – SI (instead of one semester of 11th English) |
Hispanic Culinary Culture – SI Translation and Interpretation – SI |
*Spanish Immersion class sequence will be adjusted each year as students move up a grade. Please refer to the Educational Development Plan (EDP) for your graduating year for the specific course sequence for your class. Above is a sample for the upcoming school year.
**Two Spanish Immersion electives will be offered each year. These will rotate every four years.
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Policy for Schedule & Teacher Change Requests
Please complete the forms in the two tabs below if you are a student or parent requesting a schedule change or specific teacher for a class.
Concerning requests for a specific hour for study hall or other course:
I regret to inform you that the policies of Holland Christian High School do not allow me to accommodate requests for a specific hour for study hall or any other class. All other unusual situations that you feel deserve consideration should be directed to the principal.
Thanks for your understanding,
Dan Vos,
HCHS Registrar
Schedule Change Request Form
HCHS Schedule Change Request Form
Please complete the forms below if you are a student or parent requesting a schedule change. Requests for a specific lunch hour or specific hour for study hall or other course: I regret to inform you that the policies of Holland Christian High School do not allow me to accommodate requests for a specific hour for study hall or any other class. Dan Vos Registrar
Teacher Request Form
HCHS Teacher Change Request Form
Please complete the forms below if you are a student or parent requesting a specific teacher for a class.
College Athletics | NCAA Eligibility Center
High school athletes planning to compete at the NCAA Division I or II level must be aware of specific academic requirements established by the NCAA. To view the latest NCAA requirements as well as view the most up-to-date listing of HCHS courses approved by the NCAA, go to NCAA Eligibility Center. Create an account. Then look for both the Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes and the List of Approved Core Courses. The 6-digit school code for HCHS is 231965.
Although the responsibility for the transition rests on the athlete and their family, our school counselors, athletic department, and coaches will provide assistance and encouragement throughout the process. More information can be found on our College Athletics page.
Got questions on course registration?
For further information on registering for high school classes, please contact our registrar, Dan Vos, through this Google form. For further information on admissions, please contact our HC admissions team at 616.820.2805 or through our contact form.
