John C. Holmgreen Center

John C. Holmgreen Center 8580 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio TX, 78229 Phone: 210-397-5460 Fax: 210-617-5476 School Hours: Principal: Sandra Valles Vice Principal: Yolanda Carlson Holmgreen Center is an alternative school for students who qualify for special educational services. The school has served the district since 1987. The success of the school and the commitment by the Board of Trustees culminated in the building of a new school facility which opened in September, 1987. John C Holmgreen Center serves students from elementary, middle, and high school in Northside District. Students may attend Holmgreen Center only through the recommendation of an Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee. The student must be receiving Special Education services. The student must also show a need for a more structured environment where maximum learning both academically and behaviorally. Upon entry transition goals are developed in order for the student to return to a less restrictive environment. Once the student meets the transition goals an ARD meeting will be held to consider placement at home campus.