Volume 1, Issue 1 DISCOVER THE NEW

SEPTEMBER 2008
DIRECTION OF HOPE
MEET THE ADMINISTRATION
Principal—Mr. E. Worley
As a proud product of the Northwest region of the city, I’m extremely ex-
cited about my new role as Principal of HOPE Charter School. Being a
graduate of Robert Fulton Elementary, Ada Lewis Middle School, and
Central High School, my roots run deep in the Northwest area of the city.
Director of School Culture—Mr. C. King
Returning to HOPE Charter School during the 2007-2008 school year was
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like coming back home. After spending several years at HOPE in the past
as a teacher and administrator, destiny brought me back as the Director of
School Culture.
Director of Special Education—Mrs. S. Ellison
It has been an honor to have had the privilege of serving students with
special needs for over twenty-five years. As the parent of a child with a
disability, I know that with the proper supports, modifications and accom-
modations, every student can succeed.
Director of Curriculum & Instruction—Mrs. C. Russo
I came to HOPE as a teacher last year, and was invited to serve as the Di-
rector of Curriculum. The administration has redesigned the curriculum,
purchased new materials and textbooks, and are pleased at the installation
of our new computer labs. I truly believe that the administration and staff
at HOPE fully believe in our favorite saying… “ To dream is to be filled
with HOPE. I know this because I see the faces of HOPE daily.”

SCHOOL NUMBER
267-336-2730
WHEN CONTACTING THE SCHOOL
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING EXTENSIONS.

ADMINISTRATION ADVISORS OTHER NUMBERS

Mr. Worley = x 5540 9/10th Behavior Advisor Main Office = x 5532

Mr. Sellers = x 5589
Mr. King = x 5531 Front Desk = x 5586
11/12th Behavior Advisor
Mrs. Ellison = x 5552 Nurse = x 5536
Mr. Stanford = x 5645
Mrs. Russo = x 5620 11/12th Academic Advisor
Records = x 5537
Mrs. Montanez = x 5554
THINGS TO REMEMBER
• The school day at HOPE
begins promptly at 9am.
Students that arrive to
school after 9:10am will
not be allowed to inter-
rupt 1st period class,
therefore they will be
held in the late room until
the 2nd period bell. It is
highly encouraged that all
students arrive to school
on time on a daily basis.
• Various fundraising
events will begin to take
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Cheerleading tryouts have
started, but a few spots are
still available. Any girls
interested should see Ms.
Brown for details.
• Boys basketball workouts
will begin soon. Any boys
interested should see Mr.
Hines for details.
HOPE STUDENTS IN ACTION
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
place at school to help
support the student activi-
ties fund. The student ac-
tivity funds will be used
for various student related
trips and activities. Cur-
rently soft pretzels will be
sold every Tuesday and
Friday during all lunch
periods.
• The distribution of lock-
ers have begun. All stu-
dents interested in a
locker must submit a $5
• Mr. Bartal will begin his
Art Club in coming weeks.
The club was a hugh suc-
cess last year. Students
should sign up early.
• HOPE Student Govern-
ment offices have been an-
nounced, and several stu-
dents have expressed inter-
deposit to receive a lock.
The deposit will be re-
turned to the student
when the lock is returned
at the end of the school
year. Students are al-
lowed to visit their lock-
ers before 1st period, dur-
ing their lunch period,
and at the end of the
school day. Locks will be
distributed during all
lunch periods.
est in running for office.
We should see some great
campaigning in the coming
weeks.
• The first HOPE Parent
Meeting will take place on
Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 6pm.
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