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Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum
Hopewell Academies curriculum aligns with the students serving districts graduation requirements.
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Individualized Educational Learning Experience
While we have a general education curriculum that we follow, we understand students have specific needs and our staff makes accommodations for each student.
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Positive Classroom Environment
Hopewell Academies incorporates positive character building (PBIS) within the classroom, community as well as within the students themselves.
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Highly Qualified, Experienced Teachers
Our teachers all have the Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement, are trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) through Crisis Prevention Institute, are members of Global Compliance Network, and participate in weekly staff trainings and in-services throughout the year.
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Academic Assessments
Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) is administered to all students to monitor and measure student progress.
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Staff Ratio 5:1
The maximum capacity of each classroom is 10 students. Each classroom is staffed with a Certified Special Education Teacher and a paraprofessional and are supported by job coaches and therapists.
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Educational and Recreational Field Trips
Hopewell recognizes the importance of building social skills in the classroom that can transfer into the community. Class trips include: museum visits, YMCA activities, and cultural centers.
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Physical Education Program
While Hopewell understands the importance of physical well-being for their students, we accommodate students’ individual needs by focusing more on exercising and healthy living versus traditional PE programs that are sports oriented.
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Intramural Sports
For students who want to participate in sports, we offer intramurals including but not limited to; volleyball, basketball, and kickball.
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Related Services
For students who require related services, we offer Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
