Holland Christian Schools

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Holland Christian Schools
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Information
TypePrivate
SuperintendentDr. Eric Forseth
PrincipalDeb Feenstra (HS),
Tom Strikwerda (MS),
Miska Rynsburger (Rose Park/Forest School),
Tim Howell (South Side/Pine Ridge)
GradesK-12
Color(s)    Maroon and White
Websitehttps://www.hollandchristian.org/

Holland Christian Schools is a private Christian school system located in Holland, Michigan. The Holland Christian Schools educate students ranging in age from Pre-K through 12th grade.

The school system was established by members of the Christian Reformed Church.[1]

Campuses[]

The system operates the following campuses:[2]

Secondary schools
Elementary schools
  • Rose Park School (grades Preschool-5)
  • Pine Ridge School (grades 3-5)
  • South Side School (grades Preschool-2)
  • Forest School (grades K-2)

Curriculum[]

The school lifted a ban on teaching the theory of evolution in 1991.[1]

Operations[]

As of 2017 the yearly tuition ranges from $6,000 to $8,000, and as of that year it gives scholarships to approximately 33% of the student body.[3]

Culture[]

There are chapel services three times in each instructional week. Circa the 1970s the school had no dances until recent years.[3]

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Betsy DeVos Wants to Use America's Schools to Build "God's Kingdom"". Mother Jones. March–April 2017. Retrieved 2019-11-24. [...]the Holland Christian Schools, which was established by members of the church.
  2. ^ "Schools". Holland Christian Schools. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Green, Erica L. (2017-06-10). "To Understand Betsy DeVos's Educational Views, View Her Education". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-11-24. Ms. DeVos attended the elementary, middle and high schools at Holland Christian.

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Coordinates: 42°45′46.1″N 86°07′40.1″W / 42.762806°N 86.127806°W / 42.762806; -86.127806

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