HOPE CONNECTION
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

GRADES 6-12 * PRIVATE SCHOOL * HOME SCHOOLING
TUTORING * COUNSELING
AFFORDABLE * EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Fully Accredited!

DIRECTORS
HOPE T. LUCERO, M.A. * LPCC
STEVE B. LUCERO, M.A.

4700 EUBANK BLVD. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 97111
505-237-0844
FAX - 505-237-0110

The HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL extends a sincere welcome to all parents and students. A feeling of pride and commitment to excellence has developed at HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL, and we want you to become part of that attitude.

The most important goals at HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL are to prepare students for the future and to have them feel good about themselves and their school. Academic success and a positive self-image are priorities needed to reach these goals.

OBJECTIVES
OF
HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL

  1. A high school diploma will be earned.
  2. Students will improve their academic grades.
  3. The student's ability to communicate with adults will be improved.
  4. Elective credit will be earned for off-campus work experience, volunteer work, and/or projects.
  5. Students will receive progress reports with evaluations, counseling and advisement.
  6. Studying from a variety of materials in the various courses, each student will be able to learn at his/her own pace.
  7. The student will learn how to understand the relationship between lifestyles, quality of life, and well being of others.
  8. The student will develop a higher self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.


MISSION STATEMENT

THE HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL in conjunction with the partnership of students, teachers, and community will provide an equal opportunity for all students in a safe learning environment regardless of exceptionality.

It is the aim of HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL to:

  • challenge students to reach their fullest potential;
  • recognize and respect the various unique cultures within the school and community;
  • develop desirable personal values and qualities;
  • develop learning skills necessary for effective and efficient use of public and private resources.

PHILOSOPHY
OF
HOPE CONNECTION SCHOOL

The philosophy of the Hope Connection School is the commitment and obligation of the entire staff to satisfy the statements which define the basic framework from which all goals, decisions and procedures are determined.

1. Each student is a unique individual with his/her own talents, learning styles, experiences and personal goals. Every student should be accepted where he/she is at and move forward academically, socially, and vocationally in ways that the student finds meaningful.

2. Education is a process that is life long and takes place in a variety of ways and places. Because not all students can benefit from one type of school, alternative schools should meet the needs of these students. An alternative school should offer various approaches and opportunities from those of the traditional school. The student's learning should be recognized on and off campus.

3. Many students come to the Hope Connection with a feeling of failure and a low self-concept. Students can develop a higher self-esteem and a sense of self-worth by:

a) becoming aware of their personal strengths and weaknesses;

b) experiencing success in learning;

c) making positive decisions and accepting responsibilities;

d) engaging in worthwhile employment while learning good work skills.

4. The teacher/student relationship is more than an authoritative figure; the teacher is a warm, caring, and concerned human being. All young people need the opportunity to talk and relate to adults with these qualities.

5. In order to work effectively with students, teachers in an alternative school should differ from one another and teach with a variety of teaching styles, have various lifestyles, and have other interests other than in their academic areas. A teacher in an alternative school has to be committed, be able to function as a stable adult role model, and have stamina, and humor. The teacher must be willing to continue to help the student learn even when the student and parent(s) have given up. In addition, the teacher must function as part of a team along with the entire staff, students, and parents.

 

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