LET'S START WITH A WARM WELCOME!

We're so glad you've chosen HDA as your school.

Welcome to the family!

New students are quickly welcomed into the campus community by students and staff alike; likewise, our team is here to help make your transition as easy as possible.  

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The following information has been organized for families that may be unfamiliar with the many online resources we have. 

If you have any questions, please contact our school office.


Stay Connected

How we stay in touch:

We understand you've got a lot of information coming your way every day. While clear communication is our priority, we also respect your time & inbox! 

How we stay connected with our parents:

  • HDA One-Stop for Parents - the only stop to find everything you need; from parent forms to faculty & staff emails.

  • Alma - your resource for viewing your child's class schedule, attendance, report cards, & faculty/staff contact information

  • Canvas Parent - where you can find your child's grades & upcoming assignments

  • Bloomz - join our community where we will share announcements, photos, calendar events, and more

  • SMS Messaging - text the keyword HDA to 833-617-0432 to receive text updates from HDA

    • You agree to receive messages from Hampden DuBose Academy. Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

  • Monthly Newsletter - emails with event announcements & a monthly look-ahead

    • Please be sure to check your email regularly!

  • School Calendar - click here to access our full school calendar

Your child's teacher is readily accessible through Alma or via emailAdditional information on Alma is provided below.

 

Quick Contact Info:

Email us:

hello@hampdenduboseacademy.com

Call the School Office:

407.880.4321

Mailing Address:

3700 Dohnavur Drive, Zellwood, FL 32798

Have Questions? We're here to help! 


Quick Links

A collection of resources to keep you connected with life at HDA:


SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

New school supply lists are released mid-summer for the upcoming school year. Enrolled families will be notified by email.


Key Resources:

Alma

Alma is a secure, easy-to-use online system that brings important school information and tools together in one place.  Alma is your first & best resource for staying current with your child's day to day campus life at HDA. 

Parents are given an account and access to Alma when attending HDA.

In addition to educator tools, Alma offers a parent and student portal to help families stay informed and on track with student learning.

The portal provides access to:

  • Staff Directory

  • Class Rosters

  • Attendance History

  • Report Cards

  • Key Communication from the school

If you have more than one child enrolled at HDA, you will be able to access all of their information with a single login.
 

How do I access Alma?

After completing enrollment at HDA, you will receive an email from Alma with information about how to set up your account and log into the portal. If you need help setting up your account, please contact the school office.

 

Step Up for Students

Step Up For Students is a state-approved nonprofit scholarship funding organization that helps administer two scholarships for Florida schoolchildren: the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) for low-income families and the Gardiner Scholarship (PLSA) for children with certain special needs.

HDA proudly accepts Step Up For StudentsVisit our Tuition & Scholarships page for additional information on the scholarships currently available to HDA families. 

Step Up For Students is now accepting applications for scholarship renewals for the 2021-2022 school year.

For families applying for this scholarship for first time, please visit the Step Up For Students website to sign up for their interest list to be notified of when you may apply.

 

Other Helpful Resources


 

A Glimpse Into Our Campus Life

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