Attending a Holden Information Session is a great way to visit our unique campus and learn about Holden from the Co-Directors, teachers, and current Holden students.
We offer in person evening Information Sessions as well as virtual Information Sessions. Once you are registered, we will follow up by email to offer a time to speak by phone before the info session. Check back on this page for upcoming session dates.
Tours are available during the school day as well and can be scheduled by emailing admissions@holdenhigh.org.
If there are no upcoming Information Sessions, please schedule an admissions call using the button below to talk to our admissions counselor. We look forward to hearing from you!
STEP 1: Admissions Call
STEP 2: Attend Tour or Info Session
STEP 3: Student Visit Day
STEP 4: Apply to Holden
Information Session Registration:
Kristin Lamoureux, Admissions Director
A Caring Empowering Community
Scheduling an in-person tour or virtual meeting is a great way to learn more about Holden. Our community fosters:
A love of learning
Meaningful relationships
A student-centered educational experience
A diverse environment that nurtures students' gifts & challenges
"Holden has helped me feel confident enough to open up and share my ideas and opinions. I plan to enroll in community college to study aviation and graphic design."
"The Transition Counselors at Holden have helped me organize my path to college. It's been very productive. This fall I'll attend Sacramento Community College."
"Holden supports but doesn't coddle. It pushes me to be my best. I have to earn my privileges through things like community service and clean-up crew that prepare me for life outside of school."
"Graduating from Holden is bitter-sweet. I'll miss the close-knit feeling of being in such a small community. I'm excited to start at Prescott College to study Wilderness Leadership."
"My favorite Holden memory was our school field trip to Kennedy Park. After my gap year, I'll attend the College of Alameda and take a mechanics class."
"I didn't do well in traditional schools because my ADHD means I learn differently. Holden gave me lots of support to pursue my passion for engineering and science."
"I am forever grateful. This school not only saved my life, but gave me a safe place to explore, grow, and heal."
"Holden is a real community. Everyone belongs. I love the freedom I have to express myself. I feel respected here."
"Before Holden, I struggled in crowded public school classrooms with teachers who could not support a student with ADHD. I've grown so much at Holden"
"Holden gave me a better understanding of myself and how I affect the world around me. It gave me direction, and guided my creativity"
"I am so grateful to work in a school with a collaborative staff that truly respects and supports each individual student."
"Holden helped me learn to really enjoy life and express my feelings. Holden helped me through a lot of dark times and I'm forever thankful."
“I have matured in ways that wouldn’t have been possible without the community at Holden.”
"Holden is a community. We check in with each other, teach and learn from one another, and help each other succeed. I love working here!"
"I didn't think I would graduate high school until I came to Holden. I have been supported, gained a lot more confidence and made a lot of friends in my time at Holden."
"Attending Holden made me feel smart again. I didn't think I could do school but next fall I'm attending San Francisco State."
"Holden was the first school to meet my academic needs. I became more comfortable attending classes and graduated on time."
“Holden helped me learn as well as supporting me getting a job and creating a plan for after graduation."
