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“I look to a day when people wont be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character…”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
New Hope Academy affirms the centrality of equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and student life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world?”
At NHA, social justice is rooted in our Character Education Program. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion through staff training and by integrating these values into our curriculum. Our community embraces varied backgrounds, learning needs, languages, and faiths. We encourage respect, integrity, and deep listening, fostering a culture that honors and celebrates our shared humanity.
Curriculum
Black history, Women’s history and other heritages are incorporated within our curriculum throughout the year. For example, High School Science students study “Henrietta Lacks” and 7th graders study “A Good Kind of Trouble” by Senator John Lewis. NHA is a member of the Amazon Future Engineers program committed to bridging diversity gaps in STEM and Computer Science fields. When discussing American history, issues like voting rights, inequities, and the immigrant experience are often included. NHA intentionally selects texts and literature that promote a broad and balanced historical perspective and explores cultural diversity. Biographies of individuals who have faced adversity and overcome challenges and injustice inspire our students to become change-makers and reinforce our character education program. Upper School students engage in monthly discussions on contemporary issues of their choosing; which have included microaggressions, colorism, mental health, gender equity, and other social justice concerns. NHA honors Black History Month which culminates with an all-school assembly highlighted by student presentations, entertainment, and a distinguished keynote speaker. Past notables include Rev. Walter Fauntroy, Senator James Clyburn, Mr.Michael Steele, Ms.Dorothy Height and Mr.Wayne Pratt.
Black History Speakers over the Years
Senator James Clyburn
MS. Dorothy Height
Mr. Wayne Pratt
Mr. Michael Steele
Rev. Walter Fauntroy
