Military Families
Military Families
Our Lady of Hope welcomes and supports our military students and their families who are stationed at military facilities throughout the Washington, D.C. area, including: Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Fort Myer, Andrews Air Force Base, and the White House Military Office.
Welcoming Community
We understand the unique needs of our military community and work with our families to ensure a smooth transition for students and their families. Our school registrar serves as the point of contact and will assist with the application process.
During Your Time at Our Lady of Hope
Our Lady of Hope recognizes and celebrates our military connected families throughout the school year, including:
- Veterans Day Assembly and Military Families Reception
- Veteran’s Day Banner recognizing military and first responders in our school community
- Purple Up! Day and Month of the Military Child (April)
- Sponsor Program to connect new military families with established military families within our community
- Purple Star Project: a student-based group for military-connected students that gives students the opportunity to participate in service projects throughout the year that will enhance and enrich the Our Lady of Hope community on military topics.
- Our teachers foster growth and success by providing assistance to serve students with special needs according to the resources available within the school.
Planning Your Arrival to Our Lady of Hope
Visit Us
Our faculty and staff are happy to work with your family to schedule a tour and walk you through our facility, virtually or in person. We offer an open house in November and private tour throughout the year to meet the scheduling needs of families. To schedule a tour or RSVP for our next open house, please complete our tour request form.
Application Process
Visit our How to Apply page for application instructions. Applications for the upcoming school year are accepted beginning November 15th. The application deadline for first round of consideration is December 15th, however applications are accepted beyond that date and admissions offered on a rolling basis should space be available. Families interested in applying for a mid-year transfer should contact Mrs. Angela Matzke: amatzke@ourladyofhope.net.
Additional Requirements
Once accepted and prior to August 1st, parents must submit a Virginia Health Form and immunization records to the school nurse. This can be completed by a current family physician outside of the state of Virginia and emailed to nurse@ourladyofhope.net or mailed to the attention of the school clinic. Families with students entering the 7th Grade are reminded that students must also have a Tdap booster and Meningococcal vaccine prior to the start of school.
Tuition & Financial Aid
For current tuition rates, please see our Tuition page. Military families may also apply for financial assistance available through the Arlington Diocese Tuition Assistance program.
Child Care Aware: Our Lady of Hope Extended Day Care program may be an approved provider in the Operation Military Child Care (OMCC) Program. Military families may qualify for financial assistance through the Child Care Aware of America Military Fee Assistance program. You will be charged the full monthly amount for care through your FACTS account (set to Auto Pay) and should the school receive reimbursement from CCA, you will be credited or refunded the amount.
Academic Planning for Prospective Students
All academically qualified students are welcome at Our Lady of Hope regardless of race, creed, or ethnic origin. The application process includes a Preschool Information Form for Kindergarten applicants and a Teacher Recommendation for all other grade-level applicants. Parents of applicants should submit the Release of Student Records form as well as the teacher form to their child’s current school. Screenings/assessments and familiy interviews may also be required. Military families relocating to the area may schedule their child’s assessment with the front office during a timeframe in which they will be in the local area.
Students who wish to enter Kindergarten must be age 5 by September 30th of the year of enrollment.
Our Lady of Hope operates under the auspices of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington. For more detailed information, click here to view the Curriculum Guidelines for the Diocese of Arlington.
Students with Special Needs
Our Lady of Hope School recognizes that all children learn differently and that some may require accommodations. In an effort to foster growth and success, the school embraces the challenge to provide assistance and programs to serve students with special needs according to the resources available within the school. Teachers and our Reading Specialist will make reasonable accommodations as determined by the Student Assistance Plan. We strive to accommodate students with a variety of special needs.
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.
For additional information and resources, please visit the VDOE website regarding Special Education at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/index.shtml.
RESOURCES for OUR LADY OF HOPE MILITARY FAMILIES
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Families
Military One Source
Blue Star Families Association
Military Child Education Coalition
National Military Family Association
Partners in Promise
Our Lady of Hope PTO
Our Lady of Hope Parish Youth Ministry & CYO
Planning Your Departure from Holy Spirit School
Our Lady of Hope families who are awaiting military orders, may receive an extension on their annual re-registration upon request. Families must notify the school once orders are received confirming their intent to remain at Holy Spirit or their pending departure date. Once notified, families must submit the appropriate record release form from their child’s new school to OLOH so that student records may be forwarded on your family’s behalf.
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