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Parents of Hope present the Parent Project

March 8th, 2010 0 Comments Parents of Hope present the Parent Project

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 now enrolling for 2010-1011

March 8th, 2010 0 Comments Hope Academy now enrolling for 2010-1011

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

December 17th, 2009 0 Comments Parents of Hope

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.

Can you sponsor an Eagle?

November 24th, 2009 0 Comments Can you sponsor an Eagle?

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!

Can you be a mentor?

October 28th, 2009 2 Comments Can you be a mentor?

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.

Saturday School

September 29th, 2009 0 Comments Saturday School

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

Hope Academy Eagles take Flight

August 28th, 2009 0 Comments Hope Academy Eagles take Flight

Hope Academy opened on August 24th. In just one week, we have seen tremendous growth in our enrollment. We also are offering evening classes to anyone in grades 9 to 12 and those individuals interested in GED preparation coursework.

Virtual School For Credit Recovery

July 27th, 2009 2 Comments Virtual School For Credit Recovery

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.

What makes Hope Academy Unique?

July 2nd, 2009 2 Comments What makes Hope Academy Unique?

Hope Academy is a charter high school of Houston ISD, located at 3015 North MacGregor Way in Houston, TX. Hope Academy targets young people in grades 9 through 12 who are experiencing academic difficulty, behavioral challenges, and other issues that have not allowed them to have success in a traditional school setting.

Hope Academy is a great place for students who:
-want to graduate early
-need to recover lost credits
-need a flexible schedule
-have thought about dropping out or have already dropped out
-want a smaller learning environment

What makes Hope Academy unique?
*afternoon and evening school sessions
*intimate class sizes
*diagnostic assessment
*direct instruction targeted to student deficiencies
*online instruction
*credit recovery and acceleration
*meaningful relationships with teachers, mentors, and tutors
*peer groups to reinforce positive student behavior
*academic and social family involvement

Open Positions at Hope Academy

July 2nd, 2009 0 Comments Open Positions at Hope Academy

Open Positions at Hope Academy as of February 24, 2010:

Physical Education/Health Teacher

Part-time creative writing/Writing tutorials teacher 
Volunteers for tutorials and clubs     
Volunteer mentor

If you meet the qualifications for one of the positions listed above, please contact Amber Wilson, Principal, at 832-217-3240 or jobs@hopeacademyeagles.org.