Hope Creek Academy

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Hope Creek Academy (formerly Just Right Academy) Inc. is a nonprofit private elementary and secondary school geared to children who need structure, consistency, positive reinforcement, more movement, reduced stress, both remediation and challenge along with a multi-sensory way of learning.

The Academy is located in Durham, North Carolina at 4723 Erwin Road.

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Such great parents!

September 25, 2010 By Linda McDonough

I love our parents. They are such positive people and they fight like tigers for their children. And this group of parents will always hold a special place in my heart for their willingness to take a chance on a new school and to do what it takes to make it work. Here are some of the things these parents have done:

—One moved from Raleigh to Chapel Hill so her child can attend.

—Others drive a long distance each day so their children can attend (one third of our student body now lives in Wake County and one other child lives in Chatham)

—Several scavenged for bookcases, books, furniture, and other items we needed. Others donated materials they had from homeschooling.

—Many parents helped us move in, unpack, shelve books, and put furniture together.

—One dad got several desks off of Craigslist, took them apart, sanded and painted them, and presented us with six like-new desks and chairs.

—Some parents have been financially very generous with their donations, above and beyond their tuition.

—Several moms have come and cleaned, especially this summer before our inspections.

—Parents have formed a parents support group which meets monthly for coffee, conversation and laughter.

—Two parents accompanied us on our first field trip.

—Several parents have brought fruit and vegetables in for snack time.

—And all parents have spread the word.

Thank you parents! There were times this summer that your faith in what we were doing is what kept me going.

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  1. Julie Bailey says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Linda and JRA team: I’m going to bet that these parents feel equally blessed to have JRA in their child’s life. Your program is so unique and the answer to prayers for every student. Thank you for all of your hard work in starting the Academy. We are very glad you are in our community!

  2. Nicki Scarborough says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I was so delighted to hear from my niece, Riana Roche, that Michael has found Just the Right School for
    his particular needs. Living so far away I often think of my young ‘Great Nephew!’ and thank you for making him so welcome and happy at the Academy.

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