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Academy of Hope Adult PCS

Open Since 2014 Adult Education
Academy of Hope Adult PCS provides education and services to adults through small, dynamic, and learner-centered classes. We offer high school completion programs, career counseling, and computer training. Our mission is to provide high quality adult education and services that change lives and improve our communities. Academy of Hope provides bridge-to-college classes that allow adults to earn college credit while completing their high school credential. We also have a program for adults who have a diploma but need to improve their skills to qualify for college or training.

2315 18th Place NE

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School Contacts

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Lecester Johnson

Principal
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Lecester Johnson

Chief Executive Officer
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Traci German

Homeless Coordinator
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Traci German

Special Education Manager
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Traci German

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Tiffany Godbout

Chief Operating Officer
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Y.K. Karen Leung

Board Chair
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Barbara Jumper

Vice Board Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

57.7%

Student Achievement

Adult Education Performance Management Framework (PMF) to assess school-wide academic performance. Schools are rated by tiers: Tier 1 schools meet at least 65.0% in all categories. Tier 2 schools meet at least 35.0% on 3 out of 4 categories and not less than 20.0% on the fourth category. Tier 3 schools do not meet 35.0% in more than one category and less than 20.0% in one.

GED Subject Test Achievement

84.2%

Entered Employment or Entered Post-Secondary

45.6%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In Seat Attendance

68.9%

Persistence (% of students who stay at adult education school long enough to complete one cycle of instruction)

77.4%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

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DC School Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2019-20)

Total Student Enrollment

482

At-Risk Percentage

73%

Special Education Percentage

5%

Student Reports

SY 2021-2022 Annual Report

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

$4,295,972

Total Revenue

$7,325,203

Total Net Income

$933,053

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Personnel

58%

Occupancy

16%

General Expenses

12%

Student Support

11%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2021 Budget

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990

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FY20 Financial Statement

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Administration and Operations

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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Student Applications

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Enrollment - Lottery Procedures 2022-2023(6WGMA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).docx
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SY 2022-23 Enrollment - Lottery Procedures

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SY 2022-23 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2021-2022 1st Quarter(LGKMA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).docx
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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2021-2022 2nd Quarter(8CC8A)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).docx
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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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Five-Year Charter Review

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