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Hoop of Learning

What is Hoop of Learning?

The Hoop of Learning Program is an early high school bridge program created to encourage students to stay in school and graduate as well as increase their matriculation to college. A basic tenet of the Hoop of Learning program is the belief in the importance of young people developing strong positive cultural identities and integrity. To this end, culturally relevant curriculum is particularly important to this program and students are asked to take classes that focus on Native American history and cultural themes. Native American high school students, grades 9th through 12th, are given the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.
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Our Mission

Encourage, enable and empower Native American students to complete high school and transition successfully into higher education.

  • Increase high school retention and graduation rates
  • Increase Native American participation and matriculation rates into college
  • Create the conditions for retaining Native American students to reach their higher education goals
  • Enhance Native American culturally relevant curriculum
  • Increase diversity of campuses
  • Strengthen external collaboration by establishing partnerships with Native American communities, school districts and other agencies
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Eligibility

Native American Students enrolled in middle and high school grades 9-12 with a 2.0 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) and with good classroom attendance.

Students must:

  • Be an enrolled member of a federal/state recognized tribe (or in the process of obtaining a census number).
  • Students must take assessment tests in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
  • Student must have a minimum 2.00 GPA in High School.
  • Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are required to attend the mandatory orientation.
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Application Process

Student must submit:

  • A completed Hoop of Learning Application.
  • EMCC Student Admission Application
  • Copies of Birth Certificate and Tribal Enrollment.
  • 506 form if necessary.

Complete and turn in an online Hoop of Learning application. All Native American students are required to take the EdReady English, Reading and Math placement tests either online at https://maricopa.edready.org/home or in-person at EMCC’s Testing Center. For an appointment call 623-935-8900 or 623-935-8832. All Native American Indian students accepted into the program will participate with their parents or guardian in a mandatory program orientation prior to the first day of class.

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Hoop of Learning Applications are accepted year-round as space becomes available in the program. You may submit your application to be placed on a waiting list for the upcoming semester. Please contact our Hoop of Learning Coordinator for upcoming start dates.

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Contact:

Early College ACE & Hoop of Learning Program

Main: 623-935-8900

Email: hoopoflearning@estrellamountain.edu 

Location:
All Early College Programs, including the Hoop of Learning Program, are located in the Komatke Enrollment Center at EMCC. Parking Lot CE is closest to our office.

Tribes are distinct political entities with political sovereignty. Tribal sovereign nations have a government-to-government relationship with the U.S. government based on historical treaties, statutes, and historical relations. Arizona is a unique state with 22 federally-recognized Native American tribes located within its borders. Maricopa County Community College District recognizes the unique sovereign status of these tribes as well as those across the United States. As such, all scholarships offered to tribally enrolled members of a sovereign nation are not based on race or ethnicity but rather acknowledgement of tribal communities' unique political status recognized by the federal government and protected by the U.S. Constitution within the United States.