Volume 4, Issue 4

Black History Month Oratorical Contest

March 2009
Congratulations to Porcha Hyman and Katrina
Scott for their 1st and 2nd place finishes in our
Black History Month Oratorical Contest organized
by Mr. Kareem Rogers. Both young ladies pre-
sented great speeches based on the theme “Why
African Americans should have HOPE for their
future, and my contribution to that end.”
Both young ladies were awarded plaques for participation; our 1st place
winner earned a $100 Visa Gift Card and 2nd place winner earned a
$50 Visa Gift Card.
HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL

Spring Break:
School closed April 6—10

Preparing Students to Showcase Achievement

On March 27th our 11th grade students completed the Reading and
Math sections of the PSSA Test. During the 6 days of testing, our HOPE
Charter School students remained focused and tried their very best.
Our students should be applauded for their efforts and HOPEFULLY their
hard work will be reflected in our test scores. The final section of the PSSA
test is scheduled for April 27th – May 8th. Please remember to encourage
students to get a good night sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school
on time on all testing days.
PSSA Science April 27 - May 8, 2009

Senior Class Dates and Information

 Prom = Friday May 15th @ Temple Diamond Club
 Senior Week = June 1st – 5th
 Graduation = Friday June 12th @ Keswick Theatre 10 AM
Proposed senior week activities have been announced
and all seniors are encouraged to begin making pay-
ments on all activities and dues to avoid a last minute
cash crunch.

Check our "We Are HOPE" blog at

http://hopecharter.blogspot.com for online pho-
tos/videos of our great activities and events.
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STUDENTS Attention All Parents and Guardians!!

HOPE Charter School has recently begun to utilize the “One
OF THE Call Now” automated phone messaging system. One Call Now
MONTH gives us the ability to send out an automated message to
report school related information such as; daily
absences, parent conferences and other school
9th Grade
related functions and business. In order for
Shawnay Warren the system to work effectively, it is extremely
important that parents provide the school with
updated telephone contact information.
10th Grade
Michael Moton

3rd Marking Period Report

11th Grade Card Conferences
Maryah Span
Tuesday, April 21st
12th Grade
3-7 pm
Tyshonda Bunting
All parents and guardians are
encouraged to attend to receive
SCHOOL CLOSING your child’s report card and
NUMBER: 255 discuss any issues and/or
In the event of inclement weather, concerns with your child’s
HOPE Charter will follow the
school closings, early dismissals,
teachers and advisor.
and delayed openings of the
School District of Philadelphia.

OTHER NUMBERS
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER
267-336-2730 Main Office =
x 5532
When contacting the school, please use the following extensions:
Front Desk =
ADMINISTRATION ADVISORS x 5586
Mr. Worley = x 5540 9th & 10th Grade: Nurse = x 5536
Ms. Leach: Ext: 5590
Mr. King = x 5531 Records = x 5537
11 & 12th Grade
Mrs. Ellison = x 5552 Admissions =
Mrs. Montanez: Ext: 5554
Mrs. Russo = x 5620 Behavior– Mr.Stanford: Ext. 5545 x 5112