Hope Christian School

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are normal school hours?

Answer: 7:45 AM to 2:55 PM.

Question: Do you have a school calendar?

 
 
Question: What is your average class size?
 
Answer: Our average class size is 23 students.
 
 
Question: What is the student to teacher ratio?
 
Answer: The student to teacher ratio to 23:1.
 
 
Question: Is there a dress code?
 
Answer: Yes. You will find details of our Dress Code on pages 9-10 of the Student Handbook.    
 
 
Question: Do you have school supply lists?
 
Answer: Yes.  School supply lists will be posted on RenWeb and on our website during the Summer.
 
 
Question: Is there a hot lunch program at Hope Middle School?
 
Answer: Yes, students can purchase a hot lunch in our cafeteria or they may bring their own lunch. Click here for the rotating weekly menu.
 
 
Question: How early can students be on campus?
 
Answer: Students may arrive as early as 7:15 AM.
 
 
Question: Do you have honors classes?
 
Answer: Yes.  Hope offers Honors Math and 8th Grade Honors Science.
 
 
Question: What sports do you offer?
 
 
 
Question: How do students get a locker assignment?
 
Answer: Lockers are assigned by the office. At the end of the semester, students with a top locker switch to a bottom locker and students with a bottom locker switch to a top locker. 
 
 
Question: Do you have a tutoring program?
 
 
 
Question: Are all of your teachers degreed or certified?
 
Answer: Yes, all teachers are degreed or certified.
 
 
Question: How often do you have chapel?
 
Answer: Students attend chapel once a week.
 
 
Question: Do you have a closed campus?
 
Answer: Yes. Students are not allowed to go off campus for lunch or otherwise, unless a parent gives permission.  Further, all visitors must be approved by the administration.
 
 
Question: Can students use cell phones at school.
 
Answer: No, students are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours.
 
  
Question: When my child is absent, do I need to call to inform the school?
 
Answer: Yes, whenever a student is absent, please call the Middle school office to report their absence.
 
  
Question: Do you provide after school care?
 
Answer: Yes, from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM an after school study hall is available.
 
 
Question: What time do we dismiss on half days?
 
Answer: School dismisses at 11:25 AM on half days.
 
 
Question: If Hope is delayed or closed due to weather, how are parents notified?
 
Answer. Hope follows Albuquerque Public Schools for closings and delays.  Please check local TV stations for delays and closures of Hope Christian Schools. The Principal will also send an email advising of delays or closures.  Click here for the Middle School Schedule in case of a 2-hour delay.
 
 
Question: If Hope is delayed due to the weather, what time does school start and end?
 
Answer: With a two-hour delay, the Middle School starts at 9:45 AM and ends at 2:55 PM.  Please see the delayed class schedule.
 
 
Question: How do you pick up your child early for appointments?
 
Answer: Please come to the Middle School office to sign your child out.
 
 
Question: If Hope is involved in a critical incident and is in lockdown, how will parents be notified and what should parents do?
 
Answer: The Albuquerque Police Department asks that parents not come to the school if Hope Christian School goes into a lockdown or experiences a critical incident.  This will assist the Police in dealing with the situation. Instead, we ask that parents report to our reunification site, which is the main sanctuary of Hoffmantown Church, located at 8888 Harper Drive NE. If Hope Christian School goes into a lockdown, a member of the school staff will report to Hoffmantown Church. Once there, the staff member will update parents on the incident and will provide parents with the most up-to-date information available on what is occurring at the school. We will also communicate with parents through email on RENWEB. Again, if the school is in lockdown, please do not come to the school as this will impair the ability of police officers to deal effectively with the situation.