Strategic Plan 2017

Dr. Robert Avossa, our Superintendent, has unveiled the district's 5-year plan for increasing student achievement.  Three specific goals will serve as our measure for long-term student success:

• Graduation Rate – 90% of Fulton students will graduate on time
• College Readiness – 85% of Fulton’s seniors will be eligible for admission to a University System of Georgia college or university
• Career Readiness – 100% of Fulton’s graduates will be work-ready certified

“Building Our Future,” Fulton's strategic planning initiative, will focus on five strategic themes to achieve these goals:

• Instruction – Students will be engaged in learning that enables them to reach their full potential for college and career readiness
• People – Fulton County Schools will attract and retain the most talented and effective employees in K-12 education
• Technology – Students, parents, teachers and administrators will have the tools and information they need to accelerate learning
• Effective Schools – School leadership will be collaborative and will balance innovation with accountability
• Resources – Student needs will be supported with efficient and effective allocation of staff, instructional materials and equipment

At Hopewell, we are committed to supporting the district's strategic plan by working towards local school goals that will positively impact student achievement over the long-term.  Specifically, we are striving to:

• Increase the % of students exceeding standard in Reading on the CRCT
• Increase the % of students exceeding standard in Math on the CRCT
• Improve student achievement in writing

By targeting efforts towards the highest level of achievement, we are preparing students for the rigors of high school and equipping them for success no matter what their courses of study may ultimately be.

As parents, you play an important role as well. Thank you for partnering with us, supporting us, and entrusting your child to us. I look forward to working with you in our pursuit of excellence.

Characteristics of Effective Schools

What's the difference between a good school and a GREAT school? A synthesis of the research on effective schools points to 7 factors associated with high student achievement (Lezotte 1991):

Safe and Orderly Environment

• The school environment is conducive to learning
• Students work collaboratively
• Respect and tolerance are demonstrated

Climate of High Expectations for Success

• The staff demonstrates a belief that all students can learn
• Teachers use a wide variety of strategies to ensure student learning

Instructional Leadership

• The principal is an instructional leader
• The principal communicates the school's mission to teachers, students, and community

Clear and Focused Mission

• The staff understands and is committed to the mission of the school, its instructional goals, and priorities

Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task

• A significant amount of time is allocated to instruction in essential skills

Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress

• Student progress is assessed frequently in a variety of ways
• The emphasis is less on standardized tests and more on authentic learning

Home-School Relations

• Parents understand and support the school's mission
• Parents play an important role in achieving the mission
• Teachers and parents work as partners

At Hopewell, we're TOO GOOD not to be GREAT!

Student Dress Code Reminders...

Well the warm weather is here a bit early, and the dress code is once again a hot button topic! Rather than quote the guidelines that you've heard many times before and have read thoroughly in your child's agenda, I thought a visual might help get the point across...

Racerback tops and halter tops are not appropriate.

This is the desired length for shorts, skirts, and dresses - they should reach close to the knee.

Students may not wear jeans or shorts with holes above the knee.

These skirts are very popular right now! However, they are not the appropriate length for school.

Boys' pants and shorts should sit on their waist.

Cheer/soccer shorts should not be worn to school. Typically, they're too short anyway.  We also have the issue of girls rolling the shorts at the waist, which doesn't help either.





TOO SHORT! Shorts should reach the top of the knee (or VERY close).





These kids look great!

Thanks, parents, for your support!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Hopewell families! I can't believe that we're already in the middle of the school year!  There is so much to look forward to this semster, and numerous ways for you to get involved.  I hope you will take advantage of opportunities to support your child and our programs.

The TAG Department said goodbye to Lori Moore, TAG Math Teacher



Survey Request
We need to hear from you!  Parents....please take a moment to complete a short survey. We are interested in gaining feedback on communication and programming at Hopewell. Please complete one survey for each of your children. Simply click the link below:

Parent Survey - January 2012

8th Grade Writing Assessment

The Georgia Writing Assessment will be administered to 8^th students on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.  This state standardized writing assessment consists of an evaluation of student responses to assigned topics. 

 

Students are expected to arrive to school by 8:25 a.m. and will not be allowed to leave the testing site until approximately 11:10 a.m. when testing concludes.

Mr. Sewell's 6th grade TAG students view solar flares through a telescope

Hopewell Lives Well 2012

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us on Thursday, January 19th for our first annual, "Hopewell Lives Well" event!  As you know, we have created a student-led Health and Wellness Committee at Hopewell.  We are kicking off with a staff vs. student volleyball game at 4pm in the gymnasium. In the cafeteria, from 4:30-6:30, we will have vendors, displays, and a nutritionist to help us start the year right with healthy snacks, recipes, and tips.  We are looking to have the entire community there!