Hope Christian Academy was started out of a need in the Christian Church in the North Philadelphia community. Our vision is a spiritual one, which deals with the entire person. We believe in the Wholistic approach and are advocates for all children to be trained in the spirit.
The Academy's goal is to develop and improve the basic skills of children in our society in a positive atmosphere of acceptance and respect. We incorporate an educational style that improves upon your child's academic, physical, social and practical skills.
Curriculum
The A Beka Book is the primary curriculum used by our school. It provides God-honoring, high quality textbooks and teaching aids that help our school fulfill the goals of the Hope ministry. Our curriculum is designed for average students and above. The Academy also uses supplemental sources such as, Rod & Staff and some Public School materials.
Instruction is given in the following areas: Christian Education, Reading, Mathematics, Spelling, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Penmanship, Computers, Economics, Music and Gym.
School Hours
8:30 - 8:45 am - Chapel
8:45 am - Children Enter Class
8:50 am - Late Time
2:45 pm - School Dismissal*
*2:00 PM Dismissals On Friday
Enrollment Procedures
Mandatory Enrollment Requirements
Pre-K to 12 grade
1. Completion of the application & other forms.
2. Social Security Card & copy of Birth Certificate.
3. Copy of Immunization Records.
4. Copy of child's most recent Report Card and behavior report.
5. Satisfactory completion of entrance test.
6. Satisfactory completion of student in-class observation.
7. Interview with prospective parents.
What We Offer
Christian Curriculum
Computer Training
After School Program
Physical Education
Economic Awareness
Music Program
Enclosed Safe Play Area
Remedial, Enrichment & Counseling Services
Class Size
Classes are kept small to accommodate the academic needs of our children. We average 8 students per classroom.
Dress Code
All students must wear a uniform and adhere to the uniform dress code each school day. Parents are responsible for purchasing uniforms from a designated uniform company. Gym uniforms are also required for all grade levels.
Grades
Our school grade levels begin at Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) and builds through Twelfth Grade.
Lunch
All students are required to bring their own lunch to school in containers.
Transportation
Hope Christian Academy does not provide transportation or bus service to school. If students live more than 1 mile from the school, the School District of Philadelphia may provide yellow bus service. However, this is an optional year-by-year service that is not guaranteed by the School District.
Rev. Dr. Mary H. Washman, CEO, Principal
Mr. Howard Watkins, Vice Prin., Middle School
Hope Bible Institute
Hope Christian Bible Institute is a bold and innovative concept for the final decade of this century and millennium. Hope Bible Institute trains men and women to serve Christ behind the pulpit, in the classroom, and on the mission field. In order to accomplish these objectives, H.B.I. (Hope Bible Institute) emphasizes the Bible and Bible-related subjects.
Our institute is designed to meet the specific needs of it's students. Our curriculum responds to the uniqueness of each student through the specifically designed programs that best facilitate each student's mission.
Hope Bible Institute programs meet the needs of individuals who desire to complete their formal religious education.
All of our courses are Bible centered and related specifically to the academic and experience level of the student. If you are one of the person who have been able to earn an undergraduate degree, or continue on to earn a seminary degree, then this is indeed the place for you.