HOPE Christian Academy

SENIORS: Graduation Registration

Please use the link provided in this event to register for Graduation BEFORE May 1st...even if your student does NOT plan to walk in the ceremony. After I recieve this information, I will prepare a Graduation Audit to check that all requirements have been met. If there is a deficit, I will call you. This form is how I compile my final list of Diplimas/Transcripts to prepare each year.
https://facebook.com/events/s/hope-high-school-graduation/1276166961142251/

IF your senior thinks they MIGHT want to walk in the ceremony, I HIGHLY recommend that you purchase a cap/gown for them.

We recently visited the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia. We discovered that they are currently accepting submissions for a Poety Contest. I couldn't resist sharing it with all of you! After all, the theme this year is HOPE!

In case you have trouble with the QR code, here is the direct link to submit your poetry:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B_tbXgjSzjw4HMsdLNKANYgoTRWzmzEf30ymGcD09io/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Watch this video and share!

This strong, beautiful young lady is a HOPE Christian Academy Alum. We are thankful to the Lord that she is still here to share this important message. Please share this video everywhere. Distracted driving kills.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1akwd6M2Wk/

Enrollment is now open for 2026-27 School Year!

https://www.hopechristacad.org/online-application-form

Families currently enrolled with HOPE Christian Academy must use the re-enrollment link provided in your grade/attendance report confirmation email. You may search for [email protected] to find it.

Please note: Our office will not be open during the first full week of March, Express Processing will not be available during this coming week. Thank you for understanding.

Online Application Form Online Application Form

Happy Presidents Day! Today is a great day to learn more about the highest office in the United States of America. Here are some great FREE resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWBuBIqbH3r16eXFy9PLgfu0zxBoUi8RW9yoGDL2wiE/edit?usp=drivesdk

If you like these FREE educational resources, feel free to share them with your friends.

Feel free to share these educational freebies!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KLh_sWe2rbIB0prSkhSelXBoKz7XSMf0B_ooXJ8ykUE/edit?usp=drivesdk

Happy Reformation Day!

It is Halloween, but it's also "Reformation Day." On October 31, 1517, German monk and theologian Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany.

The advent of the printing press helped spread Luther's ideas across Europe, sparking a major movement that redefined the Christian faith and practice.

Some of the long-term effects include:

-Increased access to the Bible in common languages.
-Greater biblical literacy among laypeople - and greater literacy for people at large whether in church or not.
-The translation of church services from Latin into the vernacular (common language).

Check this out:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Homeschool Alabama (HA) Monitoring Reports of “Missing” Students

[Huntsville, AL] — [10/27/2025] — Homeschool Alabama (HA) along with the Home School Legal Defense Association are closely monitoring recent news reports about students leaving Alabama’s public school system. HA’s mission is to keep home educators informed of developments in homeschooling and to provide families with accurate information on state education policy and compliance.

Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey recently reported that approximately 5,000 students have exited public schools. This follows a similar situation in 2020, when roughly 5,000 students were described as “just missing” after COVID-19 disruptions.

According to Dr. Mackey, about 3,000 students are now accounted for through the CHOOSE Act program, leaving approximately 2,800 students unaccounted for. Many of these students may be homeschooling but have not completed proper enrollment as required by Alabama law.

In response, Homeschool Alabama urges all homeschooling families to ensure their enrollment documentation is current in accordance with state requirements. Proper reporting helps families maintain legal compliance while protecting their freedom in homeschooling.

For guidance and resources, visit https://www.homeschoolalabama.org/alabama-law.

How to comply with Alabama Homeschool Law
https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-alabamas-homeschool-law

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Join us on Thursday November 6 for a free virtual event with our state HSLDA representative, Will Estrada, who will share about current issues regarding homeschool freedoms and advocacy. All Alabama homeschool parents are invited to join us online for this presentation and information; the link to registration is below.

Date: Thursday, Nov 6, 2025
Time: 7-8 pm CT
Registration: https://homeschoolal.org/state-of-homeschool-freedom

See a need, fill a need...

That was the mantra of a character in my son's favorite childhood movie "Robots". Times are hard for many. The government shutdown has made tough times even harder. Let's help one another by sharing your favorite budget beating tips, tricks, blogs, etc. If you know about helpful resources available locally, please share those as well.

For curriculum, don't forget to use the HOPE Christian Academy Used Curriculum FREEcycle: https://www.hopechristacad.org/hope-used-curriculum-freecycle

Thank you all for helping one another!

Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

If you haven't checked out the HOPE Christian Academy Used Curriculum FREEcycle lately, please do! We just spent the whole day sorting, dusting, and shelving TONS of curriculum. This is FREE and open to ALL homeschoolers. We only ask that these resources are NEVER sold. We will be adding more in the coming weeks, so check back frequently.

Yes, there is Abeka, Sonlight, LifePac, Apologia, Masterbook, Math-U-See, Calvert, and MORE! You will find curriculum for all grades....all for FREE!

PLEASE help us keep this FREE resource available by sorting and shelving any donations. The shelves are clearly marked by grade level and subject matter. NO BOXES are to be left on this property, or we may lose the kind support of this location. You may visit Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Please ask for the HOPE Used Curriculum FREEcycle at the front desk. They will direct you. Here is the address:

Workplace Office Center
2317 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811

If you are looking for additional FREE resources, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel for helpful tips & tricks:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ3aOurA2YujXBTNBPqoCotpD0szp78h1&si=FefeVyt9zrYnhCFq

This is a current state law. If you want more information about homeschooling, feel free to reach out to our office 256-513-9212. You have an Alabama Constitutional right to choose the form of education for your children. You CAN do this!

Code of Alabama 16-1-11.1
"The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1) That a parent or guardian in Alabama has a constitutional right to choose the type of K-12 education that is best for his or her child, whether public or nonpublic, religious or nonreligious, and including home-based education."
https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-16-education/al-code-sect-16-1-11-1.html

NOTE: Be careful where you obtain legal information about homeschooling. Here is a quick list of frequently asked questions with quotes from state law AND links directly to the Alabama Legislature to confirm the quotes: http://bit.ly/HomeEdLawAL

If you are considering home education (of any type), you will want to review this information carefully:
https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/

If you are ready to get started, here is a FREE Homeschool 101 slideshow that may help: https://www.hopechristacad.org/homeschool-alabama

Feel free to call me anytime with questions 256-513-9212. While I am the Director of HOPE Christian Academy, I do my best to help the whole homeschool community, regardless of their educational choices.