Hope Christian Academy is a school for students with learning differences or disabilities. Our students have the potential to succeed but are challenged academically. HCA offers small group instruction/remediation in reading writing, and arithmetic skills. Our curriculum is custom designed to meet the needs of each individual student, acknowledging their strengths, yet addressing their weaknesses.

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Hope is founded on the principle that God has a design and purpose for every child. Our teachers strive to prepare students for a productive and rewarding life. 

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Our Strategy

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We Meet

We meet with parents of prospective students to hear the story of their child with learning differences. We ask them to share their child's strengths, weaknesses, and frustrations. Parents are invited to observe direct instruction in our classes and talk to our teachers and students. The prospective student is encouraged to visit Hope and “sit in” for a morning or afternoon.

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We Assess

After the student enrolls in Hope, we administer assessments in the areas of word decoding skills, reading comprehension, and basic math abilities. The student is also invited to participate in an informal interview, where they can share their plans for the future and discuss the areas in school they desire to improve.

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We Plan

HCA’s teachers, working with the parents, design an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each student. Reading instruction is broken down into decoding skills and comprehension. Lessons in writing focus on grammar and composition. Math instruction is determined by the age level of the student. Younger students are taught basic math skills, while older students are instructed in occupational math.

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We Teach

Our small class size allows our teachers to ensure each student comprehends the material. Our methods are comprised of direct instruction, immediate feedback, modeling thought processes, and repetition. When applicable we use multi-sensory approaches including role playing, art projects, and computer technology.

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We Communicate

We communicate with parents on a weekly basis by e-mailing plans for the upcoming week, including academic lessons, related arts activities, job-site visits, and field trips. Regular communication keeps parents aware of their child’s progress and challenges.

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We Pray

Most importantly, our faculty and staff pray. We pray for insight and wisdom in teaching our students. We pray for energy and concentration for the students. We pray that God will give each student the desire to reach their full potential. We've seen God do amazing things through our teachers, students, and supportive parents.