Hope of Detroit Academy
Building
Code
08722
School Facilities
Rating
Reviewers' Comments
going around the back
door after school startsperhaps some arrows
would help
Rug welcomes & people
are throughout the
entrance area greeting
visitors
School’s outdoor signs are visible and in good repair.
Yes
Entrance to school is well-maintained and welcoming.
Yes
Displays in the main lobby show the school’s mission
and/or vision.
Yes
School office/reception area is orderly and free of clutter,
with seating available for visitors.
Yes
Student work is displayed on walls.
Yes
Halls & classrooms
Stairways and hallways are adequately lit, in good repair,
and free of graffiti and litter.
Yes
meticulous & well lit
Food service areas are cleaned before and after meal
times.
Yes
not observed after.
However, area was clean.
Restrooms are clean, functional, accessible and
adequately stocked with supplies.
Yes
Drinking fountains are clean, functional, and accessible.
Yes
New stainless steel.
Temperature is maintained within normally accepted
ranges.
Yes
There is a plan in place for
the very hot days.
The heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are
operational.
Yes
No air conditioning
Classroom furniture is in good repair.
Yes
Most is new
Classroom windows and doors are operational.
Yes
Doors are always open
2 Framed copies in every
hall
The library or media center has current materials.
Yes
There is a library- Flat
screen tvs/ nookes/ Ipads.
At least 3 carts for English
& 1 for ELL.
Computers are in working order.
Yes
computer
There is a place for parents to gather to meet (e.g., a
lounge or resource center)
Yes
Common space in
lunchroom & can use
smaller conference room
for smaller groups
The school grounds are free of significant cracks, tripping
hazards, and holes.
Yes
None observed/ seems
fine.
Playground equipment is safe and in working order.
Yes
Purchased new equipment
& maintain grass for a
playground that is not
even theirs.
Building safety procedures are clearly displayed.
Yes
Hope of Detroit Academy
Physical Environment
Building
Code
Ratings
The school exterior makes a good first
impression.
Strongly Agree
There are procedures in place to ensure
school safety and security.
Strongly Agree
Physical facilities are well maintained
and in good repair (based on the
facilities checklist).
Reviewers' Comments
Strongly Agree
Rules of conduct are clearly posted.
Strongly Agree
The school has a clear mission or vision
statement.
08722
Strongly Agree
Hallway norms & classroom norms are
posted throughout the school.
The school appears to be located in a
safe neighborhood.
Neither Agree
nor Disagree
Learning Environment
Student progress and achievement is
recognized.
Displays of academic progress are
obvious in hallways and classrooms.
There is evidence of support services
available to students (e.g., counselors,
speech therapists, reading specialists,
social workers, and/or psychologists).
There is evidence that learning for all
students is important.
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Information about college is clearly
displayed.
Information about careers and technical
training is clearly displayed.
Principal's lunch/ Honor Roll/ Student of
the week/ many other ways.
ELA upper school- list of students with
stellar student work list/ Break list/ as top
Chap
RTI/ s worker full time/ speech pathology
LRE aides/ Inclusionary Co- teaching/ OT
is part time.
RTI- signs recognizing learning for all. I
can statements throughout
Using cleaning house to track the
students.
Not Observed
Interpersonal Environment
Students appear to be happy and
friendly.
Teachers appear to have positive
relationships with the students.
very happy & very friendly.
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Students appear to care for each other.
Strongly Agree
Students appear to be following the
school’s code of conduct.
teacher rapport w/ students was seen in
many classrooms. Many students spoke
w/ Principal
Evident in hallways & lunchroom.
Respectful conversation
Strongly Agree
Institutional Environment
(Community/Parent Involvement)
School-wide projects that support the
community are apparent.
Strongly Agree
Playground supports the community.
Recruting from a "vibrant" parish sister
school/ greening of Detroit/ recycling
Comerica
The school calendar lists activities and
programs and is available to staff,
students, parents, and the community.
Agree
Posted throughout. RDG calendar/ Lunch
calendar/ March calendar
Hope of Detroit Academy
Characteristics identified as School's Strengths
1
Technology- Computer/ Laptops/ Ipads/ Smart BDS/
Nooks/ LAB/ and in classrooms.
2
Student Recognition- student of month/ picnic w/
Principal/ Breakfast of Champions/ Honor Roll/ PBS
etc.
3
School Security- camera system throughout the bldg
& outside as well as accessible via phones.
4
"Who Child" Multicultural Flag Units in each
classroom/ RTI/ Literacy for parents/ cleanliness of
the bldg/ Immigration is deal with/
Suggestions for improving the School
1
Gong a wonderful job w/ what they have- however the
new space should allow for a gym, larger lunchroom,
separate rooms for arts and common areas & storage!
2
Staff & Leadership input in new school design
3
Sign outside directing new visitors to the door to enter.