St HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School (SHLA) is a free public charter middle school in New York City. The school opened in the fall of 2008; and, it currently serves scholars in grades 6, 7, and 8. SHLA provides a rigorous standards-based college preparatory (and high school preparatory) curriculum; intensive interventions for scholars who are performing below grade level; a defined character development program; and extensive leadership development and community service opportunities in a structured and joyful learning environment. SHLA features an extended school day and school year. Join the St HOPE community; and, you will quickly understand why we refer to one another as the 'St HOPE Family'!