Frequently Asked Questions

We are the premier Christian school in South Brevard that offers low student-to-teacher ratios and teaches the truths of the Bible without any additions or subtractions.

Our curriculum is based on what God tells us to be true and right in the Bible and the Next Generation Florida Sunshine Standards.

It varies from year to year and classroom to classroom. Currently we are averaging 12 students per teacher.

All of our teachers receive a divine call to serve the Lord. The teachers have received a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education from Martin Luther College and are certified in the state of Florida. We do not simply hire teachers from the area. We issue divine calls based upon their qualifications and gifts to serve the students of our school.

Students in grades three through eight are required to take a series of Terra Nova tests in the fall of each year. The tests are used to gauge student progression and identify any weaknesses in our curriculum. Our standardized tests ARE NOT used solely to determine whether or not a student can progress to the next grade level.

Parents schedule an appointment to meet with the principal. If principal and parents agree that New Hope Lutheran Academy could be a proper fit for their child’s education, the parents complete the paperwork and pay the registration fee. Next, the parents, principal, classroom teacher, and student all meet to discuss responsibilities and expectations for the classroom. Finally, the principal along with a member of the education committee and our reporting/individual educational plan (IEP) specialist will make the final decision regarding enrollment.

Tuition is $4,800 for the year, which includes tuition, registration, book fees, standardized testing and uniforms. For a second child, tuition is $3,225, and $2,150 for a third child. Tuition may be broken down into nine or eleven monthly payments. August 1st starts the nine-month payment plan and June 1st begins the eleven-month payment plan. The final payment for both plans is May 1st. No tuition payment is required in the month of February; instead the annual registration fee for the next school year is due along with the application for enrollment.

Yes. See the link on our website which discusses the three forms of scholarships accepted at NHLA.

Careful planning, organized teachers, and God-fearing, obedient students are all pieces that make the multi-grade classroom a thriving educational environment. See the link on our website which addresses the benefits of a multi-grade classroom.

No. We encourage parents to visit with our pastor and principal to discuss what our church body believes and teaches so parents can better understand what their children will be taught on a daily basis.

Textbooks are chosen based on their alignment with the Next Generation Florida Sunshine Standards as well as their agreement with Biblical teaching

Like all of our subjects, science is taught based upon what God tells us to be true in the Bible and what is recommended in the Next Generation Florida Sunshine Standards.

Yes. Our staff members, substitute teachers, and our volunteers also undergo a nationwide background check.

We do as long as we know we have the resources and tools to give the student the education that he or she needs and deserves. We do offer speech and occupational therapy during the school day for an additional fee.

NHLA will begin the accreditation process in the spring of 2012. Our goal is to complete the accreditation process in time for the 2012-2013 school year.

Currently the majority of the extracurricular activities are for the students in grades 5-8. As our school grows so will the opportunities for even more activities for all students attending NHLA.

Not currently. We do have after school programs that do come and pick up students after school and take them to their facilities until parents pick them up after work. Contact us for more information about those programs.

Yes. Our students use computers for supplemental practice with math, reading, science, social studies and religion. The internet serves as a major research database for classroom projects.

NHLA offers a Christ-centered education for students in grades K-8.

Basic Spanish, Music, and Art are taught to all students on Friday afternoons.

As students grow in their faith and the knowledge of what God’s Word says, they will examine the false teachings of other religions. Our foundation for this subject along with all others is the Holy Bible.

Yes. God tells us in the Bible that every person is cherished in the eyes of God. Jesus came to earth to die for all people, not just certain races or groups.

All students are required to participate in all areas of the curriculum, which includes the most important area, Word of God. Parents are not required but recommended to participate in Bible Information Class with our pastor so they may come to know Jesus as their Savior just as their children learn in the classroom.