New Hope Academy (NHA) is an independent K-12 private school and preschool ages 3-5, in Prince George’s County. NHA is a non-sectarian, non-denominational school, which emphasizes a strong academic program and character development based on family values universal to people of all faiths. Over 20 faiths and countries are represented, and the wide range of student ages represented at the school allows us to have a weekly mentoring program (for middle school students who work with students in the preschool and younger elementary grades). Each year we have between 12-16 international students. Recent students have come from: Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Rwanda, China, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, France, and Kosovo. In addition to core subjects inf Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, the following specialty subjects are offered: Art, Music, Korean, Spanish, Physical Education, Food Technology, Computer Technology, and Foundations in English (ESL). High School electives also include: techno-fitness, a rock band, chorus, golf, chess, drama, psychology, speech, choreography, creative writing, contemporary issues, animation, and hip hop dance. After school activities include:, drama, ballet, tap, Spanish dance, jazz, basketball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, martial arts and ACE Club.