HHS Important Alerts

Free Onsite Learning and Support Services

In accordance with Governor Ducey’s most recent executive order, beginning August 17, Hope High School will be offering onsite learning support for families in need. Space will be limited based on staffing and health guidelines regarding social distancing. Priority will be given to children who receive Special Education or English Language services, children of First Responders, children who have a 504 Plan, and children who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch. For details and scheduling, please contact the school at 623-772-8013.

Servicios gratis de aprendizaje en-persona

De acuerdo con la orden ejecutiva más reciente del gobernador Ducey, a partir del 17 de agosto, Hope High School ofrecerá apoyo de aprendizaje en la escuela para familias necesitadas. El espacio será limitado según regulaciones personales y salud con respecto al distanciamiento social. Se dará prioridad a los niños que reciben educación especial o servicios de idioma inglés, los niños de los primeros respondedores, los niños que tienen un plan 504 y los niños que califican para el almuerzo gratis o reducido. Para detalles y horarios, por favor comuníquese con la escuela al 623-772-8013.

Hola, Hope, estudiantes y familias,

Nos estamos comunicando con usted en relación con la Orden Ejecutiva del Gobernador Ducey anunciada la semana pasada.

Hope High School ESTÁ ABIERTA actualmente para instrucción EN PERSONA. Si desea unirse a otros estudiantes que han elegido la opción en persona, será bienvenido cuando regresemos de las vacaciones de primavera el 15 de marzo. Si bien creemos que la instrucción en persona es la mejor opción, aún ofreceremos la opción de aprender de casa para aquellas familias que así se sientan más seguras.

Continuaremos con todas las precauciones de COVID, incluido el distanciamiento físico. Si planea reanudar la instrucción en persona, infórmenos de esa preferencia para que podamos planificar en consecuencia. Inicie sesión en la página "bling" de sus estudiantes (https://bit.ly/hhsbling-survey) para seleccionar su preferencia de aprendizaje en persona o en casa.

Si aún no lo ha hecho, consulte nuestra última junta virtual disponible en nuestro sitio web (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJVZpM6qBA).

Si tiene alguna pregunta, lo invitamos a llamar a la escuela y dejar un mensaje o enviarnos un correo electrónico. Responderemos tan pronto como podamos.

Gracias,
Sra. O'Connell, directora
marinao@blueprinteducation.org

Good Morning Diamonds and Families,

It is with a heavy but hopeful heart that I am reporting the most recent update from the Governor’s Office. Just yesterday morning, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman announced the extension of school closures through the end of the school year. While this means that, sadly, students cannot come back to our physical campus for the remainder of the school year, classes and learning will still be happening online! Students will be completing coursework to earn credits through our online options. If your student is in a direct instruction class, teachers will be reaching out by email with instructions for completion of that course. Online courses in Edgenuity and Aleks will continue; please contact teachers for assistance with assignments and tests. We are all learning about new technologies to help us be more connected with you, so stay tuned for updates and invitations, but for now, please check out our Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat posts (We are the hhsdiamonds.) .

Most importantly for right now, if you are experiencing a technology challenge with the internet or a computer, or any other setback, please let us know by contacting the school as soon as possible at 623-772-8013, so we can help your student get back to work. Again, please call our school at 623-772-8013, and leave a message with your contact information so we can return your call promptly. As always, contact information, classes, updates, and resources can be found at hopehighschool.org and select “Students.” Thank you and be well.

-Mrs. O'Connell

Principal

marinao@blueprinteducation.org

Dear Hope Families:

We want to thank you for your patience as we collectively navigate through this national emergency. We understand the hardship that state-mandated school closures will create for our families and want to stress that we are diligently working to best meet the needs of our students, families, staff, and community.

First, please be aware that teachers, academic advisors, and administrative staff at Hope High School will be reaching out to our students and families next week to touch-base, make sure students feel supported in continuing to work on courses, provide information and resources when possible, and answer questions about concerns you may have. We will also be posting regularly on Snapchat and Facebook (we are hhsdiamonds on both), so please stay connected with us.

Second, please know that there are community resources available to students and families under these challenging conditions.

• Most district schools in the area will begin providing meals to any child 18 years of age or younger, regardless of application status or school enrollment. Per USDA regulations, all children must be present at the time when picking up meals. Please reach out to your local school for information on when meals will be available.
  

• If you know of a Senior Citizen unable to access groceries, please call the Arizona Area Agency on Aging as they can provide assistance. The number is 602-264-4357.
  

• The United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. They will help with bills, rent, and food. You can call 1-866-211-9966 and provide your zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
  

• If there is anything else we can help you with or any questions we can answer, please email me at marinao@blueprinteducation.org, or feel free to call Hope High School’s main number, 623-772-8013 and leave a message. Mr. Buehnerkemper or I will call you back as soon as possible.
  

• Additional resources will be posted on our HHS Student Portal, which you can access at hopehighschool.org and click on “Students.”

This remains a quickly evolving situation and we continue to work diligently to ensure the safety and wellness of our Hope High School community.

Like you, we have many questions surrounding AzM2/AzMERIT and other state-mandated academic testing, Cali trip, graduation, and continuing instruction, just to name a few.

We are continuing to receive information from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) regarding testing and whether instructional days will need to be made up, depending on the number of closure days. We will share additional information and answers as soon as we receive it.

We will provide another update no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Blueprint Education and the Hope High School family appreciate your support as we continue to focus on the needs of our students, families, employees, and community in these challenging times.

Love,

Mrs. O’Connell

March 12, 2020

Dear Hope High School Parents and Guardians,

At Hope High School we take the well being of our students and their families very seriously. The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is certainly a situation that we are aware of and are monitoring.

We are working with district facilities personnel to ensure that the facilities are being maintained in the best way possible to support good health practices.

Our staff will take additional precautions by wiping down frequently touched surfaces and providing hand sanitizer throughout the building.

We are currently following recommendations from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Important information can be found at maricopa.gov/coronavirus and you can reach the public information hotline at 602-747-7099. There is a plethora of information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) that can be found at cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Hope High School asks that everyone follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) recommendations for prevention of illness.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Stay home when you are sick

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing

• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs; use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you are not able to wash hands.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

• Practice other good health habits

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

  • Get plenty of sleep

  • Be physically active

  • Manage your stress

  • Plenty of fluids

  • Eat nutritious food

Please, if you, a family member, or your child are sick, do not attend school. Parents/Children who have symptoms of illness are recommended to stay home until they are free of fever (100.4° F or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 72 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants).

For those of you who are planning to travel with Hope High School for the California Disneyland Trip at the end of April, please know that currently we are monitoring the CDC travel recommendations and Disneyland closures. At this time, the trip will continue as planned. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with families if changes arise.

Thank you for your understanding,

Marina O’Connell, Principal