PATHWAYS
High School

Pathways High School

Pathways is an individualized approach to learning, where the curriculum is delivered using an online format (Edgenuity) and teachers facilitate the learning process. The mission of Pathways is for students to develop a path beyond high school; to remain motivated and to succeed in achieving a high school diploma.

Pathways is located in the back of Kenowa Hills Middle School. We have a separate wing that does not intersect with Middle School students at all. Students are provided breakfast and lunch free of charge on a daily basis, use KH transportation, and can participate in KH athletics/extracurricular activities.

At Pathways we use a tiered approach to attendance in the classroom. As students achieve progress in their classes and are on pace to graduate, they may earn more time to work independently as needed. The transition from a traditional school’s structured day to a more independent learning structure will impact students in different ways. The attendance policy in place for students is designed to ensure that the student can make this transition at their own pace with all the necessary support they may need.

Pathways students are required 19 credits to graduate: 18 are in the required Michigan Merit Curriculum and 1 credit in employability skills. Pathways holds its own graduation ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of students. Students receive a Michigan high school diploma and can attend any and all post-secondary options.

More About Pathways High School

One of the goals of Pathways is to provide students with more flexibility in scheduling options while still maintaining a structured environment for maximum student support in their transition to additional independence.

Graduation Rate of 93%: Higher than the state average of 80.5%
State-Mandated Testing: 93% Participation

41 Students Graduated in 2022-23. Pathways grads have continued to the following post-secondary options:

  • Cornerstone University

  • Davenport University

  • Ferris State University

  • Grand Rapids Community College

  • GRCC MTech

  • Grand Valley State University

  • United State Military

  • Universal Technical Institute


Internship/Job Shadow Experiences:

  • St. Anns

  • KH ECC


College/Trade School Visits:

  • GRCC College Fair
  • GRCC
  • GRCC MTECH
  • 10th & 11th Grade virtual visit to KCTC


Speakers

  • Universal Tech Institute

  • Lincoln Tech

  • GRCC M-Tech

  • Deputy Bishop- Texting and Cell Phones

  • Military Recruitment Officers


Career Experiences

  • KH Career Fair, Professional Interview Day

  • Student Interviews with Employers

  • Career Quest @ DeVos

  • Partnership with Adventure Point- Summit Leadership


Social Experiences

  • Nutcracker @ Devos Performance Hall

  • Grand Ravines Park

  • Adventure Point

  • Volunteered @ Kid’s Food Basket


Staff Professional Development Speakers

  • Capturing Kids Hearts

  • Career and Employability Conferences

  • Restorative Practices

  • Personalized Learning Conference meetings

  • CPI Training


Pathways Core Values:

  • Create a Family Atmosphere

  • Model a Workplace Environment

  • Possess a Hard Working Attitude

Pathways is a unique program and we ask that students begin by filling out an application. Students interested in attending Pathways should begin with the application here.

New Students and students of partnering districts will be enrolled as KHPS students and will need to complete the online registration. Please pick an appointment date and time at the completion of the online registration.

To the appointment, please plan on bringing the following documents:

  1. Original Birth Certificate
  2. Current Immunization Records
  3. Proof of Residency

If you need to speak with the registrar, please call (616) 784-2511.

For more information please contact Jared Herron, Kenowa Hills Pathways Principal, at jherron@khps.org or (616) 784-2400 ext. 7407.

2023-24 Pathways High School Handbook


Pathways High School News

February 8, 2024

Ronan Jameyson
Pathways 2024 Graduate, Ronan Jameyson

Ronan Jameyson joined Pathways High School as a sophomore in high school. He was the Pathways Student Representative on the Kenowa Hills School Board of Education and attended the criminal justice program at the Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC).

On Friday, February 2, Ronan completed the last of his core requirements to graduate. He will continue with KCTC for the remainder of the semester and walk with his class in May! He plans to enroll in a police academy to become a police officer.

Congratulations Ronan!


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