Philosophy of School

New Hope Academy promotes education through motivation by working with the head and the heart before working with the brain. By encouraging mind set changes UNTIL the possibilities for each student's growth and learning are unlimited, NHA inspires students of all ages to reach their full potential by igniting passion, teaching strategies, and structuring practice. For over 25 years, we have helped to establish a foundation for excellence in our students to encourage a lifetime of achievement. New Hope Academy is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and personal success in a setting designed to allow the student to feel the relaxed atmosphere of a home, the stimulating environment of a place of learning and the necessary respect of a place of business. Therefore, our facility is a unique blend of a home, school, and office. This nurturing environment feeds the soul and educates the mind because within the safety of our walls, students make the choice to learn and grow.

New Hope Academy provides an environment for students to learn in a rare one-to-one setting without the external distractions of peer pressure, teacher confrontation, or behavior problems. However, time for appropriate social interaction is created by providing interactive work on projects and activities revolving around content courses.

Program Goals

New Hope Academy provides a one-on-one education. Each child moves ahead at his/her own pace with the full attention of one teacher per subject. Students are quickly challenged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and achieve beyond their expectations. New Hope Academy is committed to implementing a state-of-the-art curriculum combined with cooperative learning, hands-on application, and other developmentally appropriate practices.

New Hope Academy accepts all students and gives each child an opportunity for success. Students will be given high expectations and must maintain respect for themselves, the people they work with, and the building in which they work in order to stay at NHA. Specializing in motivating and educating at-risk teens, schoolaphobic children, mentally gifted students, and all children who feel they do not "fit" in their schools -- (the proverbial "square peg in a round hole").

The New Hope Academy staff will work professionally and pleasantly with each parent, student, and/or school administrator to coordinate each child's placement. Working together we accomplish the goal of finding a way to help each child to grow and learn and do WHATEVER IT TAKES to succeed.

NHA provides the least restrictive environment for students who are not succeeding and thriving in the traditional educational environment of the high school and for whatever reasons, could not survive in the traditional alternative school. NHA has courses for students from mentally gifted to very low achieving. We meet students where they are and give them a second chance as we work UNTIL we are able to help them meet our expectations and the state standards.

Mainstream Philosophy

NHA provides the least restrictive environment for students who are not succeeding and thriving in the traditional educational environment of the high school. NHA has courses for students from mentally gifted to very low achieving. We meet students where they are and give them a second chance as we work UNTIL we are able to help them meet our expectations and the state standards. Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) are placed in academic level classes and are supplemented and supported by Special Education teachers on the NHA staff with resources and materials necessary to achieve the goals as described by the student's IEP.

Standards Based Curriculum

New Hope Academy has a challenging Standards based curriculum for grades 7 - 12. Because we offer a private one-on-one or very small group, 2 - 3 on one education; students can't "hide" from the teacher. Every student is academically stretched, out of his or her comfort zone and into a challenge zone.

In addition, New Hope Academy incorporates the latest in brain-based research, by working with the head and heart, before working with the brain. N.H.A. focuses on the mind, body and spirit connection. This is essential to all learning. Our students participate in interrogational learning, yoga, art, music and psychology, as part of their world-class educational experience at New Hope Academy.

One On One Or Small Group

New Hope Academy promotes education through motivation by working with the head and the heart before working with the brain. By encouraging mindset changes UNTIL the possibilities for each student's growth and learning are unlimited, NHA inspires students of all ages to reach their full potential by igniting passion, teaching strategies, and structuring practice. For over 25 years, we have helped to establish a foundation for excellence in our students to encourage a lifetime of achievement.

In a one on one setting, students have "nowhere to hide". Instructors are focused on individual strength and needs without the distraction of large groups.

New Hope Academy students benefit from individualized instruction, not only academically, but also personally. This stems from individualized instruction. Instructors become mentors and confidents as well as academic coaches.

Character Building Philosophy

New Hope Academy's character building philosophy is based on the Target Hope model, founded by their parent company, METC www.metc.com. The Target Hope model, centers on getting people of all ages "High on Pursuing Excellence". At New Hope Academy, students are met on their individual (personal) academic levels. Then they are inspired to motivate themselves further. By working with the head and heart first, before working with the brain, New Hope Academy utilizes the cornerstones of self-skills and people skills. In addition, is the centerpiece of building conflict resolution and leadership skills to insure that students have a firm foundation upon which to build their academic skills. This helps students understand themselves, each other, and the world better. At this point, the possibilities for growth are endless.