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Northwest Academy, Home of the Sharks!

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School Now Enrolling Grades EK-8 in Cleveland, Ohio

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A-Rated & Award-Winning Academic Program

Northwest Academy is accredited and the recipient of numerous awards from the Ohio Department of Education

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Northwest Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch, and Bus Transportation

Welcome To Hope Academy – Northwest Campus

Also known as Northwest Academy, we are one of the top-performing elementary schools in Cleveland. Located in the Edgewater neighborhood, we offer continuous education through middle school and are open to all K-8 students. We offer an award-winning academic program led by a 100% Highly Qualified Teacher-identified instructional team. We are known for values such as Respect, Pride, and Cooperation. Our students have the opportunity to pursue musical studies and enrichment in Band, Choir, and Symphonic Band.

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Wed 20

Fall 3rd Grade Testing Window Opens (TENTATIVE)

October 18 - October 20
Fri 22

Quarter 1 Ends

October 22
Mon 25

Staff Professional Development – No School for Students

October 25

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Welcome Letter - July 2021

Dear Northwest Family, We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break and looking forward to the upcoming school year! In this letter, you will find important dates leading up to our first day of school August 17, 2021 for all K-8th grade students. School hours:7:30 am to 8:00 am –…
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2021 Summer School Program

  Northwest Academy is happily announcing the return of summer school. This will be offered for grades Kindergarten through Seventh Grade for a period of five weeks. Additional details are located below. If interested, please either call the main office at (216) 226-6800 or complete and return the form located…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2021!

  Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your journey with us. Enroll now »    

Message from Principal Dykstra Regarding IREADY

  Please see below for information from Principal Dykstra regarding IREADY data that is being sent home with your scholars!    

AMP Helpful Resources

  We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student's success and online school needs. To learn more,  visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page. To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.

Hope Academy’s Superintendent Interviewed on Channel 19 WOIO

  Dr. Rodney Bly, Superintendent of Hope Academy, was interviewed by Channel 19’s Cleveland Now to discuss school reopening plans during the pandemic. In the segment he discusses what a public charter school is and the three learning options being offered at ACCEL charter schools this fall:  Traditional (5 days at school),…

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