Dear Families,
Since our founding in 2004, Hope Academy, Northwest Campus has been opening doors of education opportunity to students throughout the Edgewater, Cudell, Detroit Shoreway, and Lakewood neighborhoods. We love our community and are proud to serve generations of students who are children of Hope Academy graduates!
Our EK-8th grade students benefit from a Cognia™ accredited academic program where academic achievement is balanced with social and emotional wellbeing. We work diligently to provide every child with excellent instruction and support as they develop leadership skills and strong character. In addition to academic excellence, we offer a robust fine and performing arts program lead by a Julliard graduate. We are also very excited to have a garden on campus where students can experience hands-on learning, reinforce science concepts, and enjoy the outdoors.
Hope Academy, Northwest Campus is an exceptional school where students are thriving. The results speak for themselves.
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Northwest ranks in the Top 25% of Ohio Charter Schools and has outperformed our neighboring public schools by double-digit percentage points in most grade levels the past three years.
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100% of our third graders have met the Third Grade Reading Guarantee for multiple years in a row.
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We are a four-time recipient of the Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and have earned multiple A ratings on Progress, Overall Value-Added, and more!
We have a history of making a difference in our community one student at a time. All of us here at Northwest look forward to serving you and your child this school year.
Sincerely,
The Northwest Academy Administrative Staff
Derrick Lockett Sr., Principal
Derrick Lockett Sr. joined ACCEL Schools in 2021 as Hope Academy Northwest’s Principal. He brings strong leadership experience in PK-12 education with seven years spent as an administrator for Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Before pursuing a career in education, Mr. Lockett served as a social worker for Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services. He received his BS in Psychology and M. Ed. from Cleveland State University. Mr. Lockett is passionate about working with teachers, parents, students, and the wider community to provide children with the very best educational opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.
Tamika Cleveland, Regional Vice President
Tamika Cleveland is an accomplished K-8 school leader with nearly 20 years of educational experience where she served as a teacher, instructional coach, turnaround principal, director of school quality, educational consultant, and charter school superintendent. She comes to ACCEL Schools with a wealth of knowledge from award-winning charter school organizations across the US. She received her BA in Middle Childhood Education and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Toledo. Mrs. Cleveland believes in working with all members of the educational community to enhance operational systems, improve organizational culture, and boost academic performance. She has a passion for urban education and prides herself on her ability to build strong relationships, present an honest approach to turning schools around and coaching principals.
