Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement
The Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement (HCCAA) provides an alternative educational program tailored to meet the diverse needs of students who may benefit from a more personalized and flexible learning environment. The program is designed for students who require additional support outside the traditional high school setting, offering customized learning plans to help them succeed academically while developing important life skills.
Key Features of the Program:
Individualized Learning Plans: Each student enrolled in the Alternative Program at HCCAA receives a personalized learning plan based on their academic strengths, challenges, and credit audit. The program is designed to accommodate different learning styles and paces, allowing students to work through their courses with the support they need to thrive.
Flexible Scheduling: Understanding that not all students can adhere to a standard school schedule, the program offers flexible scheduling options. This flexibility allows students to balance their academics with other commitments, such as work, family responsibilities, job shadowing, or vocational training at the Calhoun Area Career Center.
Academic Support and Mentorship: A key component of HCCAA’s Alternative Program is its strong emphasis on mentorship and academic support. Each student is paired with a mentor who helps guide their educational journey, offering advice on academic planning, time management, and personal development. Mentors work closely with students to ensure they stay on track and achieve their goals.
Social and Emotional Support: Recognizing the importance of mental health in academic success, the Alternative Program offers resources for emotional and social support. Staff members are trained to assist students in developing resilience, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies for overcoming personal challenges.
Program Goals:
To provide a nurturing and flexible academic environment where students can reach their full potential.
To help students stay on track for graduation, offering both academic remediation and enrichment opportunities.
To foster personal responsibility, self-discipline, and confidence in each student.
To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for post-secondary success, whether in college, vocational programs, or the workforce.
The Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement serves as a vital resource for students who may not find success in a traditional educational setting. By offering tailored support, mentorship, and flexible learning options, the program empowers students to take control of their education and future.
HCCA Google Classroom
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Graduation Alliance
Graduation Alliance offers students an opportunity to use virtual learning to earn their diplomas. There are a variety of online classes, including general education, electives, and career and technical education courses. These classes are designed to be flexible and accessible.
Coursework: Students can complete their coursework through the student portal at any time and from anywhere.
Assignments: Assignments are due every Friday, but students can work on them throughout the week.
Support: Students receive personalized support to help them overcome barriers to academic support.
Teachers: All Graduation Alliance teachers are highly qualified teachers of record.
Multiple Learning Pathways
The Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement (HCCAA) offers multiple learning pathways to accommodate the diverse needs of students, both current Harper Creek students and those who are no longer enrolled. These pathways are designed to provide students with flexible options to achieve their high school diploma.
Pathway 1: Current Harper Creek High School Students
This pathway is designed for students currently enrolled at Harper Creek High School. It includes several options based on the student’s academic needs and graduation goals:
HC 33 Credit Learning Pathway:
Designed to help students get back on track.
Students work toward completing the original 33 credits required for graduation.
Harper Creek High School diploma.
HCCAA 24 Credit Pathway:
Specifically created for currently enrolled sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Students complete 24 credits, which meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) and Harper Creek requirements for graduation.
Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement diploma.
HCCAA 19 Credit Pathway:
Tailored for fifth and sixth-year seniors who need more time to graduate.
Students follow a 19-credit pathway, focusing on MMC requirements to earn their diploma.
Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement diploma.
Enrollment For Currently Enrolled HCCS Students
The enrollment process for HCCAA involves several key steps to ensure that the student is a good fit for the program and understands the expectations and requirements. Below is the structured process:
1. Initial Credit Audit
- The process begins with the high school counselor
Send a Request Transfer form to the high school and HCCAA principal for review
2. Approval/Denial of Transfer
By High School and HCCAA Principal
3. Parent & Student Meeting
Counselor goes over Credit Audit and the HCCAA option
If all parties agree, parent fills out Virtual Forms then scanned over to the HCCAA
4. Intake Meeting with the HCCAA Principal
Who attends: Both the student and parent/guardian must be present in person for this meeting.
Intake Meeting Topics:
A snapshot of the previous academic year including:
Completed courses
Attendance data
Behavioral data
Review of the student's Graduation Progress Sheet:
Weekly, monthly, and semester pacing goals
Explanation of the Daily Schedule, including commitments for In-Person Learning.
In-person learning is an expectation for ALL students enrolled at the HCCAA
9th/10th grade students, twice a week
11th/12th grade students, once a week
Discussion and signing of the HCCAA Student & Parent Contract, which includes:
Attendance policy
The HCCAA is a program within the high school. Students are expected to work on their online course(s) every day school is in session.
Students are required to have contact with a HCCAA mentor at least once a week (face to face, phone call, text, Meets or home visits, etc.).
If students go 10 consecutive school days with no online participation an Attendance Warning letter will be mailed out.
If students go 10 consecutive school days with no participation a Truancy Referral will be filed with the Calhoun Intermediate School District.
Cell phone policy
Students may not use a cell phone from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day.
Students may not use their cell phones or electronic devices in the bathrooms.
Students can use their cell phones and electronic devices during breaks and lunch ONLY
Students found to be using their cell phone in any manner during prohibited time will be issued the following consequences:
Offense 1: Student will take the phone to the HCCAA Principal and may pick up the device when they leave for the day. Parent Informed.
Offense 2: Student will take the phone to the HCCAA Principal and may pick up the device when they leave for the day. Parent Informed.
Offense 3: Student will take the phone to the office. Parent or Guardian must pick up the device.
Offense 4: Student will take the phone to the office. Student will no longer be allowed to bring the device to school for a designated length of time.
Dress code policy
Tops must have straps or sleeves and must cover the entire torso. Pants, shorts, and skirts must cover the genitals and buttocks. The material covering private areas must not be see-through.
Clothing cannot display materials that -
Obscene, sexually explicit, indecent or lewd
promotes/advertises illegal substances
Incites violence
Contains “fighting words”
Constitutes a true threat of violence
Demonstarts hate group association or uses hate speech
Displays nipples, genitals or buttocks
Students who break the dress code policy will be asked to cover up, change or will be asked to leave for the day
Pathway 2: Young Adults ages 18-22, Not Currently Enrolled
This pathway is designed for young adults between the ages of 18-22 who are no longer enrolled in school but wish to complete their high school education:
HCCAA 19 Credit Pathway:
Students follow the 19-credit pathway, focusing on meeting the MMC requirements
Allows older students to complete their education and earn their high school diploma
Receive a Harper Creek Center for Academic Achievement diploma
Enrollment for Non Enrolled Young Adults
The enrollment process for young adults has several key steps to ensure that the student is a good fit for the program and understands the expectations and requirements. Below is the structured process:
1. Pre-Registration
2. Intake meeting with the HCCAA principal
3. Determination of Approval
4. New Student Enrollment Forms
5. Documentation collected
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Form of Identification
Proof of Residency
