Program areas at High Hopes
High Hopes' pediatric therapy clinic offers therapeutic services to children and youth, ages six weeks through young adult, including physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding. With a focus on early, intensive intervention, a team of highly-educated and experienced therapists give each child specialized, one-on-one care, empowering them to emerge into adulthood with greater skills to become independent citizens in their communities. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, High Hopes served 996 children with 35,488 therapy sessions.
The inclusive kindergarten at High Hopes provides education through a state approved, private kindergarten program. The Tennessee certified teacher utilized a balanced approach to reading and math instruction, utilizing a curiculum tied to the state of Tennessee ela and math standards and. This year's class included ten children, taught by an experienced teacher and a full-time instructional teacher assistant. A licensed nurse is onsite during the school day for both preschool and kindergarten children.
The inclusive preschool at High Hopes offers quality academic programming as well as superior preschool care for children, ages six weeks through pre-k. with highly qualified teachers in all classrooms, children gain skills in all areas, ranging from academic subjects to developmentally-appropriate social skills. With an inclusive atmosphere of both typically-developing children and those with special needs, students also learn life lessons of acceptance, tolerance, appreciation, and true friendship. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, 163 children received 151,800 instructional hours in our inclusive preschool. A licensed nurse is onsite during the school day for both preschool and kindergarten children.