Hope Christian School

List of 23 frequently asked questions.

Q: What are normal school hours?

7:40 AM to 2:55 PM.
Q: What is the student:teacher ratio?

The ratio of students to teachers is 18:1.
Q: What is your average class size?

Our average class size is 20 - 23 students.
Q: Is there a dress code?

Yes. Please see the Dress Code section of our Student Handbook.
Q: Do you have school supply lists?

Yes. School supply lists will be posted online each summer.
Q: Is there a hot lunch program at Hope Middle School?

Yes, students can purchase a hot lunch in our cafeteria or they may bring their own lunch. Check online for the rotating weekly menu.
Q: How early can students be on campus?

Students may arrive as early as 7:15 AM.
Q: What is the pick-up time?

Pick-up time for Middle School students is between 2:55 – 3:20pm. Students not picked up by 3:20pm will be required to check into Supervised Study Hall or Academic Assistance, unless they are involved in any clubs or athletics.
Q: Do you have honors classes at the Middle School?

Hope offers 6th – 8th grade advanced Math and Science classes.
Q: What sports do you offer?

Please click here to learn about our MIddle School sports. Also,8th graders are eligible to participate in High School sports.
Q: How do students get a locker assignment?

Lockers are assigned by the office after physical forms are submitted.
Q: Do you have a tutoring program?

Yes. Please review our Academic Assistance Program on the Academics section of our web site.
Q: Are all of your teachers degreed or certified?

Yes, all teachers are degreed, and some are also certified.
Q: How often do you have chapel?

Students attend chapel once a week.
Q: Do you have a closed campus?

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.
Q: Do you provide after school care?

Yes, a supervised study hall is available until 6pm.
Q: Can students use cell phones at school?

No, students are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours. Please see Student Handbook for further details.
Q: When my child is absent, do I need to call to inform the school?

Yes, whenever a student is absent, please call the Middle school office to report their absence.
Q: What time do we dismiss on half days?

School dismisses at 11:25 AM on half days.
Q: If Hope is delayed or closed due to weather, how are parents notified?

Parents will receive an email and/or text notifying them of delays or closures. Please check local TV stations for delays and closures of Hope Christian Schools.
Q: If Hope is delayed due to the weather, what time does school start and end?

With a two-hour delay, the Middle School starts at 9:40 AM and ends at 2:55 PM. Please see the delayed class schedule.
Q: How do you pick up your child early for appointments?

Please come to the Middle School office to sign your child out.
Q: If Hope is involved in a critical incident and is in lockdown, how will parents be notified and what should parents do?

Parents will be notified via PARENT ALERT and/or email in the event of a lockdown.

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. 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.

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