Frequently Asked Questions

YES! Hope High School Online is Accredited via Cognia! Students will receive a high school diploma upon successful completion of the HHSO graduation requirements. 

No, we are not. HHSO course structures do not meet the standards that NCAA requires. 

YES! State testing is given in compliance with the Arizona Department of Education, students expected to complete state testing depends on their grade level.  Please be aware that students may be required to travel, in order to take the necessary tests. For more information about state testing, please contact your coach. 

A computer with INTERNET access is required in order to participate in Hope High School Online. Tablets and iPads are not compatible with all Edgenuity assignments and tests. 

All HHSO courses  are done completely online via our learning platforms. Each course has a certified teacher who is available via email or by phone for questions and tutoring. Courses can be completed anywhere with internet access, at any time, but final exams must be scheduled and supervised in our office or via online proctoring with an HHSO staff member. 

Students must complete  a minimum of eleven (11) courses per year to remain on track for graduation. Failure to make adequate progress could result in delaying your expected graduation date and may result in withdrawal. 

Students will be enrolled into 2 courses at a time. Any variation outside of this must be approved by your academic coach. 

The majority of HHSO courses that you successfully complete are worth 0.5 credit on your transcript. These courses are one semester in length. 

Hope High School Online gives you the freedom to make your own schedule. We require a minimum of 25 hours, unless otherwise noted. These hours can be completed anytime Sunday through Saturday. 

Yes. HHSO offers students support from our certified teachers and paraprofessionals for each course. 

Hope High School Online is a state-funded, public charter school which provides Special Education and EL services to students who need them. Online learning may be challenging for special needs students, but the Hope High School Online staff will consult with the parents and students to provide the necessary support. 

Yes!  Hope High School Online runs off of a school calendar including days off for holidays, fall break, winter break, spring break, and a summer break. However, our courses are available year round.  Therefore, students may opt to work during breaks to catch up or get ahead. 

 See HHSO Handbook for calendar.

Your teacher is who you would go to for questions about your class assignments, your grades in your course(s). 

 Your academic coach is who you go to when you have questions about your progress towards graduation, help with time management skills, and general questions.

A paraprofessional is who you can go to for tutoring if you need a little extra help in your course(s). 

Yes; however, we suggest you talk with a recruiter before enrolling. 

Yes! One of the great things about HHSO, is that you have the ability to be able to finish your courses earlier than their due date. Your academic coach can help you make a schedule to be able to finish your classes earlier. 

Students must have completed all assignments, including bypasses. Students must also pass the Cumulative Exam Review with a 60% or higher, and they must be passing the class with a 60% or higher as well.

When you first enroll, your academic coach sends you a link to a google doc that is your grad plan.  You can bookmark that page to your computer as your academic coach updates the grad plan as you successfully complete courses! 

For help in your course(s), you can contact your teacher(s), or the paraprofessional(s). 

You should contact your academic coach with any questions about graduation or graduation plans.

There are a couple of ways that you can connect with your peers such as VIP, the Leadership Team, some teachers have meet-ups and we now have the Virtual Café' as well.

Yes! You can earn class credit for having a job. For more information, contact your academic coach. 

Absences occur when the student does not achieve the required hours for the week.  However, students have the opportunity to make up absences by working more hours than required. Students have access to an attendance report within Edgenuity to track their weekly attendance.