Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a program for students who need support in staying on track for graduation. Through smaller class sizes of no more than 10-15 students, working alongside a dedicated staff of ELA, math, science, and social studies teachers sharing engaging, project-based learning, and opportunities for accelerated credit attainment, students earn their way back on-track toward graduation.

Contact Hope Academy

Jennifer F. Rizzo
Assistant Principal, Hope Academy
Hartford Public Schools
(860) 695-1610
Jennifer.Rizzo@hartfordschools.org

Alyssa Eells
School Counselor
EellA001@hartfordschools.org

Theresa Petit
School Social Worker
Petit001@hartfordschools.org

Hope Academy is located at Hartford Public High School at 55 Forest Street.

Click here to read the article, Welcome Home Hope! on PAGE TWO of the HPHS student-produced Owl Report newsletter.

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Student Testimonials

"Being here at Hope Academy has been the best part of my high school experience. The staff has been very supportive, understanding, and helpful getting me to where I needed to be. They were there to encourage me and motivate me when I couldn’t do it myself."

"Since I joined, Hope Academy has been going super awesome. I've been doing all my work and OVER THE WINTER I FOUND OUT I WAS A SENIOR!!!!. This made me excited because when I started, I was a 10th grader, and I was unmotivated. This just inspired me so much and kept me going."

"I worked hard and had the help and the kindest words of my teachers. This school and the teachers alone took the time to care for everyone's individual needs, including my own, by coming up with plans to keep me on track and checking in with me hold me accountable for my success and improvement."

"This changed the way I feel about school. I really do believe you do best in an environment that best supports you and your needs, makes you comfortable to be your own person, and wants what's best for you even when you struggle."