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Mission Statement
Hopewell and Bridgepoint Academies will integrate and provide transitional, academic, and therapeutic services to special needs students in a safe, nurturing, and predictable environment to ensure the positive, long-term growth of the students' academic and emotional lives.
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Traveling World Of Reptiles
Hopewell had an assembly with The Traveling World of Reptiles, an up-close, live, and extremely interactive or "hands on" experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. The presentation helped to dispel many of the myths surrounding these animals as well as educate the audience as to why they're necessary and beneficial to the environment. Students were able to see, touch, and learn about reptiles from all over the world.
Peer Tutoring
Hopewell Academy students have been helping each other out! Peer tutoring is an Evidence-based, student-led instructional strategy. It is used to support improved academic achievement and social-emotional outcomes in students.
Culinary Class and Servsafe Certification
Holidays Around the World
Hopewell had a holiday door decorating contest. Each classroom selected a country and researched holiday celebrations. The students decorated their classroom door to represent their chosen countries traditions. The winning classroom was awarded a trip to the AMC theater.
SENIORS
The State of Illinois requires all high school graduates to complete the FASFA application as a graduation requirement. If you are a senior and are graduating in May please complete the application online or if you do not want to complete the application please sign the provision waiver allowing a student to opt out. If you have any questions please contact Diane Hindman at 815-463-9655 or dhindman@hopewellschools.com.
Transition Corner
Thankful Trees
Students created thankful trees as fun and festive decorations for the Thanksgiving holiday. They decorated the trees with paper leaves on which they wrote notes about things they are thankful for, or what they appreciate in their lives.
Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC believes hope starts with food and they strive to provide meals for hungry children across the globe. Hopewell Academy transition students volunteered at FMSC in Aurora. They hand-packed rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags, sealed and packed for shipment.
Contact Us
Email: questions@hopewellschools.com
Website: www.hopewellschools.com
Location: 1009 South Briggs Street, Joliet, IL, USA
Phone: 815-463-9655
Twitter: @hopewell2005