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. 

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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

24 Aug 2026 Professional Development - Staff Only August 24-28
31 Aug 2026 First Day of School - Students
2 Sep 2026 September: 1:15 pm Early Dismissals-Professional Development Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7 Sep 2026 Labor Day - No School
21 Sep 2026 Yom Kippur - No School
7 Oct 2026 October: 1:15 pm Early Dismissals-Professional Development October 7, 14, 21, 28
12 Oct 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day - No School
16 Oct 2026 11:30 am Early Dismissal - Professional Development
3 Nov 2026 Election Day - No School - Professional Development - Staff Only
4 Nov 2026 November: 1:15 pm Early Dismissals-Professional Development November 4, 18
11 Nov 2026 11:30 am Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences November 11, 12
25 Nov 2026 11:30 am Early Dismissal
26 Nov 2026 Thanksgiving Recess November 26, 27
2 Dec 2026 December: 1:15 pm Early Dismissals-Professional Development December 2, 9
16 Dec 2026 11:30 am Early Dismissal