The program has two main components:

I. The Academic Year

a. Academic Year Student Handbook Booklet

b. Summer Session Student Handbook Booklet

II. The Summer Program

a. The Class Schedule (PDF)

The Academic Year begins in October of each year and it goes until the month of May. During the Academic Year the students receive the following services:

• tutorial assistance twice a week in addition to individually scheduled tutoring
• college visitations
• social and cultural activities
• Special Sessions
• Senior Seminar

A once a month presentation in which topics of student interest are addressed.

A weekly session exclusively for 12th grade students. During Senior Seminar the students learn about many requirements for college admission. Students will also learn how to:

 



• apply for college
• apply for financial aid and scholarships
• register for admission exams such as ACT and SAT
• use available college resources

A six week Summer Session Program (from mid June to the end of July) during which students acquire many valuable personal and academic skills. These include:

• living in college dormitory
• participating in a strong academic program which emphasizes Math, English, Science, and a Foreign Language
• developing or increasing social and cultural skills
• visiting colleges

The Access to Career Exploration Program gives students the opportunity to learn about career opportunities and to work under the supervision of a volunteer professional (Mentor). By participating the students learn:

 

• the requirements of a career or profession
• about the realities of a career
• to develop personal, academic skills and employment abilities

A program exclusively for students who have just received their high school diploma. Under the program the student will:

• take college courses at Hope College
• receive up to 6 credit hours transferable to student's college or university
• save over $3,500 in tuition, room and board
• experience independence but learn responsibility