Our mission is to educate the whole child.
Because every child deserves a little HOPE…

Our mission is to educate the whole child.
Because every child deserves a little HOPE…


Hope Academy is currently accepting referrals for students in grade 6 through age 22. 

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We also offer dual enrollment through Post University to students who meet the requirements to participate.  Students can earn high school and college credits while enrolled at Hope Academy.  Students attending our after-high school transition program have the opportunity to earn an Associate's Degree.

Students may also choose another college, approved by the administration, to take classes to participate in dual enrollment.

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Academic
Programming

Hope Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Connecticut State Standards and offers dual enrollment with partnering colleges. 

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Therapeutic
Approach

Our Therapeutic Approach is what makes Hope Academy a truly unique school environment for our students.

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School Engagement
Services

We recognize that school is not easy for many students. For some students, it is simply overwhelming.

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Transition
Services

In working with even our youngest students, we have their long-term future in mind including college readiness.

Welcome to Hope Academy

At Hope Academy, we recognize and cultivate each student’s strengths and talents, while providing individualized instruction to meet his or her unique learning needs. Our unique approach of embedding therapeutic supports throughout the academic school day allows us to provide students with an environment in which they feel safe to learn, grow, and build positive relationships. Each student at Hope Academy receives individualized instruction aligned with the Connecticut State Standards as well as targeted intervention using specialized methodologies when appropriate. Emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, and the development of executive functioning skills for all students.

Upcoming Calendar Dates

21 Aug 2023 Professional Development - Staff Only August 21-25, 2023
28 Aug 2023 First Day of School - Students
30 Aug 2023 1:15 pm Early Dismissal - Professional Development
4 Sep 2023 Labor Day - No School
6 Sep 2023 1:15 pm Early Dismissal- Professional Development September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023
25 Sep 2023 Yom Kippur - No School
4 Oct 2023 1:15 pm Early Dismissal- Professional Development October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023
9 Oct 2023 Indigenous Day - No School
23 Oct 2023 11:30 am Early Dismissal-Professional Development
1 Nov 2023 1:15 pm Early Dismissal- Professional Development November 1, 15, 29, 2023
7 Nov 2023 Election Day - No School - Professional Development - Staff Only
8 Nov 2023 11:30 am Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences
9 Nov 2023 11:30 am Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences
22 Nov 2023 11:30 am Early Dismissal
23 Nov 2023 Thanksgiving Recess November 23-24, 2023