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Notes for Prospective Students
New Hope School was founded in 1996 by concerned parents who were
interested in establishing a school that would promote both good
academics and a moral education for their children. Working at
first out of the home of one of these parents, the school gradually
expanded and, in 2002, moved to its present location at the Athenia
Reformed Church in Clifton, New Jersey. Our enrollment currently
comprises students from a wide range of ethnic and religious
backgrounds. From the beginning New Hope School has sought to
create a rigorous curriculum to challenge its students both
spiritually and intellectually. In 2008 we adopted a curriculum
created by the Core Knowledge Foundation, which is a challenging
comprehensive academic program. In addition to our academic
program, we seek to promote family values to develop our students`
heart and character in preparation for an adult life of living for
the sake of others. What We Offer Students attending
New Hope School benefit from the following features: 1. Commitment
to high academic standards. Our students` performance in the Terra
Nova standardized tests are consistently well above the national
and state average at all grade levels. Many graduates and their
parents have testified to the excellent preparation they received
for their subsequent education in the higher grades. 2. Small class
sizes. Our low student-teacher ratio allows for lively classroom
interaction and personal guidance for students. We are proud of the
nurturing and supportive atmosphere that both parents and teachers
provide for our students. 3. Moral atmosphere. The school takes
seriously its responsibility to maintain a pure moral environment
for our students to work in and relate to each other. Our teachers
understand their role as moral examples for their students. 4.
Quality curriculum. The Core Knowledge curriculum is comprehensive,
sequenced, and specific. It is grounded in developing solid reading
skills and comprehension in the early grades. Teachers help
students build their knowledge and make efficient progress
year-to-year, motivating them with consistently challenging
content.