A charter school of:
Seminole County
Public Schools

• As a CHARTER SCHOOL, Rays of Hope can offer your child a new choice in FREE public education.

• At Rays of Hope, we focus exclusively on MIDDLE school students – 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grades only.

• Currently enrollment at Rays of Hope is targeted at 170 students.

• At Rays of Hope, we average no more than 22 students per classroom.

• Rays of Hope curriculum is modified to meet the unique needs of “at risk” students.  Our curriculum is based on the Sunshine State Standards.

• At Rays of Hope, our emphasis is on READING & MATH skills.

• Last year, 69% of Rays of Hope students earned a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.

• Rays of Hope’s dedicated staff cares about your child and wants to help them achieve success.

• Rays of Hope emphasizes life skills and focuses on each student’s self-esteem. We recognize students for making good choices and displaying positive behaviors

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WHAT IS AN "AT RISK" STUDENT?

• An “At Risk” student has a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0.

• An “At Risk” student has low test scores in reading and/or math.

• An “At Risk” student has a score of 2.0 or lower on the Florida Writes / FCAT Writing test.

Our Mission

The purpose and mission of the Rays of Hope Charter School is to provide a highly focused fundamental education to at-risk students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades for the Seminole County area.  This education will be accomplished in a study-oriented environment stressing excellence in academic, cultural, social and interpersonal relationships.
 

The Curriculum

The academic core, which is driven by modified Sunshine State Standards, is tailored to accommodate an at-risk student population.  Although the skills and concepts are listed in separate subject areas, they are integrated through  the school using a variety of methods and technologies and not taught in isolation.  Many concepts and skills are taught, expanded and reinforced from one grade to the next as well as across grade levels.