Operation PASS a hit at Lincoln Park

Testing Coordinator Rachel Williams of HOPE Academy Lincoln Park reported a successful Boot Camp Saturday for Ohio Achievement Test prep.

"There were 26 students in attendance," Williams said. "The session was organized by me, the students were led by Mr. Borders (Intervention Specialist Assistant) and we were also assisted by Mr. Terry, the principal and Ms. Hines, the administrative assistant."

Williams said activities for the day included discussion about the importance of the OAT, math minute drills, lunch, exercise and solving math problems in teams.

"There is a lot of buzz about our next boot camp," she said. "We may add more dates."

Operation PASS stands for Preparing All Students for Success.

Testing will be held the week of April 27.

Boot Camp planned

HOPE Academy Lincoln Park will hold a OAT Test Boot Camp for third through sixth grade students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the school.

The event is part of the school's Operation PASS theme for testing, which stands for Preparing All Students for Success.

Testing will be held the week of April 27.

Test prep night productive

Testing Coordinator Rachel Williams of HOPE Academy Lincoln Park said the school's Ohio Achievement Test preparation night was productive.

"The information was well-received," she said. "Parents asked a lot of questions."

Door prizes were available from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Date change

HOPE Academy Lincoln Park has moved its OAT Test prep event to Feb. 20.

OAT test prep planned

HOPE Academy Lincoln Park will host an Ohio Achivement Test preparation meeting for parents 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the school, 2421 W. 11th St., Cleveland.

The school's theme is Operation PASS (Preparing All Students for Success).

Test prep sessions are also scheduled 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays starting Feb. 23.

For information, call 216-263-7008.

Funds still needed for MDA

She's not locked up anymore, but HOPE Academy Lincoln Park EMIS Coordinator Eileen Hines is still looking for help in raising funds to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Hines was locked up Wednesday in an effort to raise $2,000 for the group. As of yesterday afternoon, Eileen has raised $210.

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Preparing for the OATs

HOPE Academy Lincoln Park is preparing students for the Ohio Achievement Tests which will held in April.

"We're holding Saturday trainings as well as tutoring sessions," said EMIS Coordinator Eileen Hines, who's responsible for tracking student attendence for the testing.

EMIS Coordinator needs your help

HOPE Academy Lincoln Park EMIS Coordinator Eileen Hines has been locked today up to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Bail has been set at $2,000. So far, Eileen has raised $155.

Donate to help Eileen

Reading program at HOPE Academy Lincoln Park

Reading program discussed



Winning reading program entry

Locked up for a good cause

EMS/Enrollment Specialist Eileen Hines of Hope Academy Lincoln Park will be put behind bars 9 a.m. Jan. 23 in order to raise money for MDA.

Hines says her goal is to raise $2,000.

Reading program set

Hope Academy Lincoln Park in Cleveland is holding a program on Friday where fifth-graders read books they've written to second-graders.

The event ends several weeks of studies where fifth and second-graders at the school read to one another.

During classes, fifth-graders were asked to pick a theme second-graders should learn. Themes included respect, honesty and not being judgmental.

Students also picked characters for their stories and also learned how to write for a second-grade audience.

Middle school teacher Brad Adamczyk said the studies encourages unity and students to think about others instead of just themselves.

"Fifth-graders get to reflect on what they've learned since second grade and reflect on their experience," he said.

At the end of the presentation, second-graders will choose their favorite story.

Adamczyk talks about the program in this interview

Esperanza pics

Slide show and interview with Trudy from Esperanza program over the summer at Hope Academy Lincoln Park in Cleveland.



Larger slide show

A look back

Interviews with students and staff from Hope Academy Lincoln Park's Esperanza program, which was held this summer.


Interview with Esperanza Inc. worker

Interview with student Allan Velez

Two students, Michael and Jasmin, talk about the program

Teacher Sakinah Patton talks about the program

Interview with teacher Sami Roman about the program

Looking to make a difference

Photo by CHRIS PUGH/White Hat PR Counsel

Hope Academy West teacher Sami Roman writes on the chalkboard during a class at the summer Esperanza program at Hope Academy Lincoln Park in Cleveland.

Teacher aims to lift students up

By GLENN WOJCIAK
White Hat Marketing/Publications

Teachers can lead the way to a brighter future.

That’s the belief of Sami Roman, a teacher at Hope Academy West in Cleveland.

Roman looks at the teaching profession from a unique perspective. He was a middle and high school teacher in his native Egypt for six years before immigrating to Cleveland 11 years ago.

His inspiration to become a teacher springs from his experience as a student of foreign cultures. Besides English, he speaks Arabic, Coptic, and a little French and Spanish.

He’s seen education lift people up.

“I believe teaching is one of the most important and critical jobs,” Roman said. “A teacher is a person who can help a nation to a brighter future.”

His observation is that many other countries are doing a better job of educating children than is done in the United States.

Roman believes a more rigorous curriculum in Egypt and other countries enables students there to learn more than their American counterparts, especially in social studies, math and science.

“What middle school students learn overseas is what is required from high school students in the USA. We must improve our curriculum to enable USA students more educated than others,” he said.

However, Roman enjoys teaching at Hope Academy West where he believes there is an effective plan to maintain discipline, security and teacher aides as well as the hardware and software needed to give students an effective learning experience.

School marks end of Esperanza program with celebration

Above, an Esperanza student celebrates winning the musical chair contest during the finale of the program held at Hope Academy Lincoln Park in Cleveland.

Program helps Spanish-speaking families

Hope Academy and Esperanza Inc. staffers marked the end of a five-week 2007 Prime Time for Reading Summer Camp and Hope Academy's H.E.L.P. program at Hope Academy Lincoln Park in Cleveland with a celebration.

The program reached out to about 25 students a day between kindergarten and seventh-grade.

The program was designed to give intensive summer training to children of Spanish-speaking families in Cleveland.

In addition, Spanish culture was taught during the program.

Xenaunjriyah Piskac, 7, of Cleveland, left, won a first-place HELP achievement award for best attendance and most improvement, while Elimar Velez, 6, of Cleveland, won second place.

Allan Velez, 9, of Cleveland, stands with Jazmin Ruiz, 9 of Cleveland. The two were honored at the Esperanza program held at Hope Academy Lincoln Park. Allan won for academic achievement and Jazmin won for best behavior.

Students laugh while playing "Hot Potato" during the program.

A teacher smiles while answering a student's question.

Hope Academy teacher Sami Roman makes a point during a class.