HAPS on OEP growth award list

HOPE – Students at three campuses of the Hope Public Schools were among top schools in ACT Aspire academic growth in statewide and regional comparisons, particularly in English Language Arts, the Office for Education Policy of the University of Arkansas announced Oct. 22.    

Beryl Henry Elementary School, Yerger Middle School, and Hope Academy of Public Service students showed greater academic growth by comparison on the 2019 administration of the ACT Aspire for grades three through 10 in reading, writing and English under the umbrella of English Language Arts.

“We are very proud of the efforts made by the students, parents, teachers and staffs of these campuses,” Hope Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bobby Hart said. “This recognition is proof positive of our believe that we can and are making differences in the lives and academic progress of our students.”

HAPS scored fifth among middle schools in the Southwest Region in ELA content growth with a score of 82.06.

“Staff and students work hard daily to ensure that innovative teaching and learning are aimed toward student mastery of essential standards,” HAPS Principal Dr. Carol Ann Duke said. “While this data point may be seen as a snapshot of a moment in time during the school year, it indicates that student academic success is increasing at HAPS.

“I am so proud of the efforts of every student, staff member and our parents and families for all the dedication they have to academic excellence,” Dr. Duke said.