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Hope Academy proudly announces its first teacher of the year, Ms. Kesha McNeil.  Ms. McNeil is our daytime science instructor and sponsor of Hope Academy’s Girls’ Club.

Ms. McNeil demonstrates the qualities that Hope Academy looks for in its faculty, including professionalism and a positive attitude.  She inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn about Science using energetic teaching strategies and hands-on techniques.  Ms. McNeil is poised and articulate and is able to handle the taxing schedule of our charter school.  Above all she has the respect of students, parents, and her colleagues.

Congratulations Ms. McNeil and thank you for all that you do!

Hope Academy parents and students are working together with a goal in sight–a trip!  Through academics, behavior, extra-curricular activities and parental involement, many students at Hope Academy will earn their way to a trip at the end of the school year.  Join us at our parent meetings for more information about the Hope Academy parent project.

Hope Academy is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year.  Ninth through 12th grade students are welcome to apply.  Please contact the school at 832.217.3240 for more details.

Parents of Hope is the new Hope Academy parent organization.  Meetings are held monthly.  Topics such as school operations and policies, fundraising, and parental involvement are discussed at these meetings.  Please join us!  Call Ms. Wilson at 832.217.3240 for more details.

Hope Academy’s Eagles, our premier basketball team, are searching for sponsors to help purchase basketball jerseys.  If you are able, please use the website to donate $25 or more to purchase jerseys.  The boys have already hosted a successful carwash and are planning more upcoming fundraisers.  Please support your Eagles!

Hope Academy students are seeking responsible and caring adults as mentors.  If you are interested in becoming a mentor for a young man or a young lady, please contact Ms. Littles at 832.217.3240 today.

Hope Academy will be offering TAKS tutorials in math and science on Saturdays, which can be used to appeal course credit due to poor attendance.  Tutorials will be held from 9am-12pm on the following dates:

November 7, 2009

November 21, 2009

December 5, 2009

December 12, 2009

Students who would like to recover course credits or earn additional credits may participate in Hope Academy’s evening credit recovery program.  This program is offered to any student attending Hope Academy, all Houston ISD high schools, or any surrounding high schools in other districts.  Interested students must have their counselor’s approval. 

Courses offered include:

• All levels of English
• Government
• US History
• World History
• Geography
• Economics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• IPC
• Health
• Algebra I and II
• Geometry
• Business/Consumer Math
• Precalculus
• Spanish I
• Other courses to be added in the future

Participation in the credit recovery program requires 1 hour of attendance for each course Monday through Friday, between the hours of 5pm-9pm for up to 9 weeks.  Students may work at their own pace, but are expected to finish within the 9 week period.  Students may take up to 4 courses with approval from their high school counselor.

For non-Hope Academy students, the cost per course is $150.00.  Hope Academy students, please see your counselor for discounted pricing.