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HOPE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

 

What is H.O.P.E. Scholars Program?

The H.O.P.E. scholars program is a “second chance” program that provides a supportive, small group environment with curriculum, instruction, guidance, and counseling; psychological services, and tutorial assistance to help students overcome barriers to learning. 

  • Designed to support students who are irregular in attendance
  • Need to unlearn and replace other negative behaviors
  • Or are unsuccessful academically due to behavior 

 

The H.O.P.E. Scholars program was created for students who are:

  • Not working successfully in a traditional school setting because of behavior
  • Learn better with 1:1 or small group instruction
  • Needs an alternative learning environment 
  • React negatively in high stress environments
  • Have experienced incidents that have caused trauma to them
  • Experience distracting behaviors that impact his/her ability to benefit from a traditional school setting

Eligibility

  • A student who is referred from his/her home school
  • A student with documented multiple interventions (minimum of 3 prior to referral)
  • The School has held at least one parent conference prior to the decision to refer the student to the H.O.P.E. Scholars program
  • A student must have multiple days of suspension (middle school) or have multiple behavior incidents that would have qualified for a suspension but the school assigned alternative consequence in lieu of the suspension 
  • *Student and Parent agree and are willing to abide by all program expectations and requirements

 

Goals of the Program


H.O.P.E. Scholars is intended to provide students with a new start, while teaching them the skills needed to be successful in life and when they transition back to their home school.

 

Key Components of the Program

  • Restorative Practice
  • Freedom Writer Lessons
  • Social Emotional Group Lessons
  • Weekly group meetings with Counselor
  • Daily Circle Check-ins 

Academic Program

Students engage in a blended learning environment that combines self-paced coursework with individualized tutoring support. A minimum performance standard of 75% is expected on all assignments. To address learning gaps and reinforce standards, students participate in daily targeted practice. Positive behavior and academic progress, including maintaining a 75% or higher in their coursework classes, allow students to earn flexible seating privileges. Furthermore, consistent on-task behavior, positive grades and progress, and adherence to all expectations are recognized through enrichment activities such as library time, Fun Friday events, and educational games or activities.