Our focus is for ALL HCHS students will graduate with a diploma and ONE additional opportunity (certification, credit, etc.) to support their goal of postsecondary success.
20-24+ college credits via Iowa Western Community College (one year of college!)
FREE! HCHS pays all tuition costs.
Classes are part of a planned career pathway, beginning in middle school.
career paths are flexible and intended to guide students to find their passion and set short-term goals for success during and after high school!
In the Fall 2023 semester, 136 students took IWCC classes.
In the Fall 2023 semester, 1263.5 credits were earned by students.
In the Fall 2023 semester, students taking IWCC classes had earned a total of 6926 credits overall.
The Class of 2024 will earn an average of 23 credits prior to graduation. Some will earn up to 57 FREE IWCC credits!
FREE! HCHS pays all tuition costs.
8 Certifications, via Iowa Western Community College
10+ pathways available for students to enter the workforce immediately with certification, experience, and knowledge in their chosen pathway.
Internships available with community business partners
30+ Community business partnerships
Students can graduate with up to TWO certifications in related fields, FREE!
HCHS is partnered with IWCC in having a College and Career Transition Counselor. Here is a more information.
Employability skills and a growth mindset are always encouraged for all students
Project Palooza this Spring! Community partners and area businesses are bringing projects to the MS and HS!
Authentic Learning Seminar classes are offered!
Students are working independently or in small groups to learn and work with area businesses.
Examples:
Students are working with an area business on their social media posts, bringing a youthful eye to their purchasing, and giving input on how to bring money in from their age-group.
Students are working with the school to create an electronic record board and website for the high school.
The Advanced Marketing class has taken over the Harlan Community School District social media pages; student-led is best!
MOC Program: Multiple Occupations Credit allows students to work alongside a teacher to earn high school credit in a class about career knowledge, employability skills, and boosting self-confidence AND a paid job in the community!
iJAG: Iowa's Job's for America's Graduates is a daily class and program intended to support students in finding their future career and passion. They have a coach who supports them, even a year after high school!
Avenue Scholars: This program provides students with a career coach who helps them to discover their passion AND offers a full scholarship (with additional coaching and guidance) to IWCC. Avenue Scholar's goal is to guide students into financially sustaining careers with opportunities for upward mobility while enhancing the regional workforce.
HCSD's Portrait of a Harlan Graduate is aligned with cyclONE ALLey
Classes will be part of a planned career pathway, beginning in middle school.
career paths are flexible and intended to guide students to find their passion and set short-term goals for success during and after high school!
Classes are using Authentic Learning strategies and Project-Based curriculum to encourage engagement and critical thinking skills