Hope Co-Op™ Online Learning Academy.

Hope Co-Op™ Online Learning Academy is a remarkable K-12 education.

Hope Online recognizes that all students learn differently. While some students thrive in the traditional classroom setting, others are more successful through alternate methods of curriculum delivery.

While all students looking for an alternative path to complete their education are welcome to enroll, Hope Online largely benefits students who are:

Performing below grade level in at least one academic content area assessed by the CSAP, or an equivalent standardized test.
Living in a home or community that is classified as disadvantaged, including students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Attending a neighborhood public school that has been rated "low" or "unsatisfactory" within the previous three years.

Hope Online offers Internet-based learning technology and provides a well-rounded education designed to cater to individual student's needs. This learning model allows students to:

Use computers and the Internet to achieve their educational goals.
Learn at community-based Learning Centers or at home.
Utilize experienced Mentors and Teachers for one-on-one academic and social support.
Complete the curriculum at an individualized pace.
Study what they need to learn, not what they already know.

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Curriculum:

Please click on the following links to view Hope Online's curriculum in detail:

k-8 Grade Curriculum

7-12th Grade Curriculum

English Language Learners (ELL) Curriculum

Student Eligibility

Please pick up an enrollment packet from the Hope Online office or from one of our Learning Centers. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment for the 2009-20010 academic year:

Students must be at least 5 years old by 10/1/09.

Assessments

Hope Online provides an education that meets or exceeds state standards. Each student's progress and knowledge are assessed through state-sponsored standardized testing, including the CSAP.

Other regular assessments at Hope Online help to gauge student progress and delineate whether remedial coursework or additional assignments are necessary.

Accountability

Hope Online has established additional accountability standards above and beyond those mandated by the state. To view these standards, click here.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the 24 course credits, Hope Online's graduation standards require students to achieve minimum scores on the ACT or Accuplacer, so students who choose to enter college will be exempt from taking remedial courses.

Graduation Requirements for 2009-2010

4 credits Language Arts
3 credits Math (Algebra I level and higher)
3 credits Science (Natural/Physical)
3.5 credits Social Studies (American History and Government/Civics required)
2 credits Foreign Language (must be the same language)
.5 credit Computer Education
7 credits of electives
1 credit Life Skills (PE, Health, Work Study)
24 total credits

A minimum ACT composite score of 18 or minimum Accuplacer scores of 80 in reading, 95 in sentence skills and 85 in math, subject to reasonable accommodations for special education students, are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What benefits does Hope Online provide students?
Is Hope Online free?
What is a charter school?
Do I need to own a computer for my child to be a Hope Online student?
What computer skills do students parents need if students learn from home?
How much time do students spend on the computer?
Can my child attend Hope Online and another public school?
Does Hope Online provide extra-curricular activities?

Q: What benefits does Hope Online provide students?

A: Hope Online students benefit from the following:

Comprehensive curriculum - From engaging lessons to necessary assessments, Hope Online provides a complete instructional program for students.

Flexible learning environment - Recognizing that every child learns differently and at varying paces, Hope Online devises individualized lesson plans to ensure students study what they need to learn, not what they already know.

Goal-oriented learning - Students and Mentors work together to set goals. Progress toward those goals is measured on a daily basis using Hope Online's signature reporting tools.

Community-oriented setting - Learning Centers offer students a supportive learning environment.

Q: Is Hope Online free?

A: As a public charter school, Hope Online is free to students, whether they learn at a Learning Center or from home.

Q: What is a charter school?

A: A charter school is a free public school of choice that is open to all students and held to the same state and federal reporting and assessment standards as other public schools.

Q: Do I need to own a computer for my child to be a Hope Online student?

A: No. Hope Online will work with each student to ensure access to a computer and online curriculum, whether learning at a Hope Online Learning Center or from home. All supplies provided by Hope Online are property of Hope Online and must be returned in the event a student leaves the program.

Q: What computer skills do parents need if students learn from home?

A: Using the Hope Online curriculum is simple. Hope Online provides training to parents if necessary.

Q: How much time do students spend on the computer?

A: Computers are used to facilitate lessons. They are an interactive learning tool, and the amount of time a student spends online varies by grade level. Kindergarten students spend a minimum of 1 hour online per day, while 1st-12th grade students spend a minimum of 1 ½ hours per day online. Online lessons are enhanced with one-on-one attention from Mentors at Learning Centers or with assistance from parents at home. Handwriting and oral reading exercises are examples of mentor or parent-delivered instruction.

Q: Can my child attend Hope Online and another public school?

A: No. Students can either be enrolled at Hope Online or at another public school, not both.

Q: Does Hope Online provide extra-curricular activities?

A: As an online school, Hope Online does not offer extra-curricular activities. In most cases, Hope Online students can participate on an equal basis in any activities offered by other public schools that are not offered through Hope Online.

"As a parent of two Hope Online students, I have seen and experienced a change in my children's grades. The Learning Center's professional mentors and their methods of teaching are a great combination with Hope Online's curriculum delivery. This Learning Center is now like a second home to my family."
— Michael, Parent

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