DENVER, CO – August 13, 2024 – HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op today announced that a new learning site, HOPE at Life-Line Denver, is now  open and currently enrolling high school students for fall. Life-Line Denver serves as a bilingual drop-in site at 1240 W. Bayaud Avenue in Denver. HOPE curriculum is online, allowing students to learn anywhere with an internet connection, and Life-Line Denver is where students can come for extra assistance, meet with mentors, or engage with peers. The location in the Empowerment Building provides plentiful parking and is unique in that it has a boxing gym, outdoor basketball court, and other amenities that are enjoyable for youth to hang out with other students and relax. “We are a welcoming community led by people who didn’t have these kinds of resources when we were growing up," said Josh Sisneros, Site Director of HOPE at

Life-Line Denver. “We help students believe in their future, providing guidance, options, and alternatives to unhealthy life choices." At HOPE, personalization is key. Each site director, mentor, and teacher work with students to build a plan that allows them to take online classes but also access in-person educational support, professional mentors, and experiential opportunities. HOPE provides two pathways to graduation, CORE24 and Workforce Readiness, allowing each student to prepare for the future in the best way possible. Students or guardians can enroll online  www.hopeonline.org) or call (303) 669-1792 for more information. HOPE has learning sites around Colorado, providing blended education for kids in 6th through 12th grade. Life-Line Denver serves students in grades 8-12 but can refer students in grades 6-7 to other local sites. For more than 20 years, HOPE has been a pioneer in online and hybrid education, long before the pandemic shifted the education landscape. HOPE provides a safe, caring

space for students in 6 th -12 th grade that don't fit into a traditional school model. For example, it often serves kids who may be over-age and under-credit (not at grade level), need to work to support their families, or help their parents with childcare. “Families deserve quality educational alternatives for students who may be in challenging life situations or require flexibility to stay the course to graduation,” added Heather O’Mara, founder and CEO of HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op. “Our team is ready for a great year helping students achieve excellence in school and beyond.”

HOPE at Life-Line Denver also supports students who have faced school or legal issues, are bilingual or new to the country and haven’t settled in yet, or simply didn’t thrive in their local school. HOPE balances the need for quality education with flexibility and solid guidance to see struggling or nontraditional students through to graduation. "We are ready to reengage youth who may need help in realizing that a bright future is within reach,” concluded Sisneros. “Between school, sports, internship and job opportunities, friendships, and trusted adults in one place, HOPE at Life-Line Denver is

here to help ALL students grow into happy, successful adults.”

About HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op

HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op provides Colorado students in grades 6-12 an education that includes individualized lessons paired with in-person support from experienced teachers and mentors. Within a small, community-driven, diverse learning environment, students gain the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their community. Students either attend a community-based Learning Center or Drop-in Site throughout the week, rotating between online and face-to-face classroom instruction; all curriculum is delivered online. Drop-in students can visit their home learning site for extra support or to participate in other activities. HOPE is committed to providing a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment that empowers students to grow academically, as well as socially emotionally. HOPE is a non-profit, free, public charter school of the Douglas County School District. Learn more at https://www.hopeonline.org/.