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Hudsonville committee highlights Eagle Heights alternative diploma, new career pathways and increased FAFSA support
Summary
A Hudsonville Public School District committee described the Eagle Heights alternative-education program, an 18-credit Michigan Merit Curriculum diploma expected to award about 21 students this year, and outlined new K–12 course and career-pathway work supported by a state 99B grant and FAFSA staff.
Hudsonville Public School District committee members described the district’s Eagle Heights alternative-education program and a districtwide push to map career pathways and computer-science offerings during a committee presentation; the discussion also noted two part-time FAFSA staffers who have helped increase federal financial-aid completion.
The committee said Eagle Heights offers an 18-credit Michigan Merit curriculum diploma for students who face barriers to meeting the district’s standard credit requirements. The program, presented as a school-within-a-school at the high school and led by Mr. Kessel and Mrs. Jeske, is in its first year and is on track to award diplomas to about 21 students.
Committee members said the Eagle Heights program grew from committee review of student transition data following the COVID-19 period, when some families pursued…
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