Education that meets your child's needs

Hope Academy was recently featured on Birmingham's Fox 6 evening and morning news. Here's the report from the evening news.

TV spot


"…students can move as fast as they are able or as deliberately as they need to…"  

Hope Academy, the on-campus school of the Presbyterian Home for Children, was founded in 1997 to fulfill the educational needs of residents of the Home. In 2004, Hope Academy opened its doors to the community and began accepting private day and residential students. From there, it expanded to become an exceptional school offering specialized instruction for students with special needs ranging from difficulties in achievement due to learning disabilities or ADHD, to those who have simply fallen behind for any number of reasons.

Today, more than 90% of Hope Academy's faculty hold advanced degrees - 100% love teaching and possess vast experience in working with special circumstance students! Both students and teachers alike take advantage of Hope Academy's average class size of ten students with a student/teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Gifted students also excel in the small classroom setting with the personalized level of instruction and the early enrollment opportunities available through Central Alabama Community College.

Hope Academy's expectations are to prepare students for their post-secondary choices, to help ensure their road to success begins prior to high school graduation, and to help students choose options that match their talents and abilities.

Our Vision
Through Hope Academy, in conjunction with the services available at the Presbyterian Home for Children, students and their families will receive comprehensive services and quality educational opportunities that provide the skills, self-confidence, and discipline to make appropriate choices, in all aspects of their lives, and to instill the determination necessary to accomplish their goals; thereby, providing each student the opportinity for success.

Our Mission
Hope Academy, as an integral part of the Presbyterian Home for Children, conducts itself in such a way as to nuture, direct and challenge all students to develop academically, socially, and spiritually to their maximum potential and to provide all students with the opportunity to become the fully functional persons whom God created them to be.

Our Beliefs

  • The education of all students is the primary focus of Hope Academy.
  • Taking into consideration student exceptionalities and cultural diversity, we maintain high expectations for all students and believe that all students can learn.
  • Students are entitled to an education in a positive environment that is safe, nurturing, free fro distractions, physically comfortable, and stimulating; therefore, conducive to learning.
  • Faculty and staff strive to assist students in realizing the relationship between curriculum content and their lives beyond the classroom.
  • The curriculum is implemented to develop strong moral character, to instill self-respect, and to foster positive self-esteem, thereby producing students who will become responsible members of society.

    SACS Accreditation
    Hope Academy received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 2005. Hope Academy employs highly qualified teachers, aligning the curriculum with the Alabama Courses of Study requirements, and addressing all federal and state requirements for students meeting the criteria for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

    Major Advantages
    Students attending Hope Academy are assured the educational advantages of:
  • A SACS-accredited program ensures quality
  • Confidence that grades will transfer and be accepted at all colleges and universities
  • Small class size (6-12 students per teacher)
  • An atmosphere filled with high expectations for academic achievement
  • Personalized attention allowed by small classes
  • Open communication line between parent, student and educators
  • Special emphasis on customized curriculum needs
  • Above average pass rate on the Alabama High School Graduation Exam

      Residential Education Program
      To enhance our strong tradition of directing young people toward realizing their full potential, Hope Academy accepts private residential students into our educational program. Our residential students are able to take advantage of the structured environment, close supervision, and developmental activities the Home offers outside of the Hope Academy school hours. Residential school can be an excellent option for students desiring to transition smoothly into life on a college campus or whose academic performance and behavior suggests the need for a change of environment. 

      Pre-Admission Requirements
      Before being admitted to Hope Academy, prospective students are assessed, at a minimum, in the areas of reading and mathematics achievement. Before being admitted into the residential program, students may be required to complete a battery of psychological assessments. These assessments are designed to let teachers and program administrators know exactly where the student ranks in many different areas of learning, as well as, provide the information necessary for a customized instructional approach.

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      Tuition & Fees
      $3800 for the 2010-2011 academic year. This is payable in ten monthly installments of $380 each. Not included in that is a one-time application fee of $50 and an additional fee of $175 for the pre-admission testing. 

      Apply Now
      To apply for the fall semester at Hope Academy as either a day student or a residential student,call Hope Academy at 256.362.4314 or via Email at phcaeddir@bellsouth.net

      Hope Academy 2010-2011 Application (PDF)

      Hope Academy 2010-2011 Academic Calendar (PDF)










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