| Hope Partnership for Education responds to the challenge of educating inner-city youth and adults from low-income families in Philadelphia through the provision of a unique, alternative model of education. Hope Partnership specifically targets students who would benefit from individualized instruction and a supportive learning environment.
Middle School
Strong academic programs are critical to the success of Hope Partnership for Education. An important part of our mission is to prepare students for acceptance into the high schools that best match their potential. Most students enter Hope Partnership several grade levels behind in all subject areas. In order to provide students with the extra support that they require, Hope operates an extended day/extended year model 11 hours a day, 11 months a year. Beyond its academic program, the school offers enrichment activities, one to one tutoring, and community service projects in order to foster the personal and intellectual development of all its students.
Curriculum
School Requirements
Hope Partnership for Education requires that each student demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to learning. Students are expected to uphold high standards of academic achievement, attendance, punctuality, conduct and respect for others. Additionally, each student must be supported by at least one adult in his/her family. The adult plays an integral role in ensuring that the student attends regularly and participates in the academic program.
Admission & Tuition Policies
Hope Partnership for Education's tuition is nominal and based on the family's financial ability. Students are accepted based on the above school requirements. Hope Partnership for Education will ordinarily admit 15 fifth grade students each year, who are:
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Eligible for free or reduced lunch in public school
- Motivated to pursue a rigorous academic program
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| Johnny and Damiyr (8th graders) on the slopes for the very first time at the Pocono mountains. |
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| Sybre (6th grader) and Brittany (8th grader) spent a week at "Farms for City Kids" in Vermont working on a farm. |
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High School Support Program
Our High School Support Program focuses on successfully transitioning students into quality high schools which meet their potential. It offers assistance in choosing and being accepted into high school, academic and social support for students throughout their high school years and aid in choosing, applying for and meeting the requirements for college acceptance or successful entrance into the world of work.
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| Joy (8th grader) with Ms. Marjorie, who runs the Animal Program at the R. W. Brown Community Center. |
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Adult Education Program
Hope Partnership Adult Education offerings include GED and Adult Basic Literacy courses, as well as introductory computer and ESL. These offerings are available to Hope family members and people in the neighborhood surrounding Hope Partnership.
Monthly family education sessions focus on areas such as helping children succeed in math, reading, and other academic areas and workshops identified by the participants, such as parenting and health related issues.
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