Alternative Suspension Program

Neighbors Plus has partnered with West Ottawa, Holland Public, and other area schools to develop an alternative school day for students who are temporarily suspended from school. The Alternative Suspension Program provides a safe and educational environment for 6th – 10th grade students while they serve their out-of-school suspension. Parents may enroll their student, free of charge, in the program for the time of their suspension.

While enrolled in the program students will be required to:

• Come to the program with academic assignments which must be completed. If no assignments are brought then program staff will provide academic work.
• Participate in volunteer work.
• Participate in problem solving and or behavior management skill building activities.
• Participate in physical education.
• Explore career options.

Schedule
Monday – Friday, following the West Ottawa Calendar (Holland Public students will also follow the West Ottawa calendar).
Drop off Time is between 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.; we will transport students home each afternoon.
Students are required to bring a completed parent release form, homework, and lunch.

Location
Harderwyk Ministries, Anchor Youth Building, 1627 W. Lakewood Blvd., Holland (Monday - Friday).

Registration
Registration is required. To register, please print the Parent Release Form. Complete form and fax to 616-399-9190 or contact the Alternative Suspension Program at: ​616-399-9190 ext. 325 for further details. Fee: Free.

Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Angela Stegenga, Program Director, at [email protected]