Secondary Academics

Cultivating Well-Rounded Students

Both Hopkins middle schools are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools that start in sixth grade and run through eighth grade. The IB framework is complementary to the Hopkins Learning Framework, and encourages students to become creative, critical, and reflective thinkers.

Welcoming Middle School Environment

Our middle schools are supportive and inclusive spaces. Each student is onboarded throughout their fifth grade year by a sixth grade counselor and a series of step-up events that are designed to prepare them for middle school. Student ambassadors and leaders act as mentors and guides to support incoming students as they navigate their new school building during this pivotal step in their education experience.

Our Middle Schools at a Glance

84% of North and West Students enrolled in a World Language course in the 2022-23 school year

88% of Secondary Students said they have a friend from school who they could be “completely themselves" around

• Destination Imagination (DI) — DI is offered to all sixth grade students. This rigorous program offers the opportunity to explore creative thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through hands-on challenges. DI hones individual talents, cultivates a growth mindset, and encourages the development of essential life skills that will benefit students throughout their academic journey and beyond.

• World Languages — Chinese and Spanish language immersion continues at both middle schools. Nonimmersion students can take other World Language courses such as Spanish, French, or Chinese.

• Design Thinking Course — The curriculum focuses on the development of flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations.

• Capstone Project — The IB capstone community project encourages all students to engage in service as they use the skills and knowledge they’ve gained and apply them to the real world.

Supporting the Transition from Middle School to High School

Link Crew leaders, a group of upperclassmen at Hopkins High School, act as mentors to guide incoming freshmen during their transition to the high school to help them feel connected throughout their first year.

Hopkins High School

Hopkins High School is an inclusive and diverse environment. With a competitive range of programming, our students explore their interests and passions and use their voice in all areas of their education. Our graduates are global scholars and innovative critical thinkers who are ready for brilliant postsecondary futures.

Our High School at a Glance

• Student Involvement — Hopkins High School has more than 30 clubs and activities, leadership opportunities, numerous athletic team offerings, and a competitive music program.

• College Credit — Hopkins High School students choose from more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses, giving them the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credit while still in high school.

• Career Pathway Preparation — The Career and Technical Education program offers four pathways including business education, family and consumer sciences, health care, and technical education. Students who successfully complete the Certified Nursing Assistant Curriculum at Hopkins High School are eligible for the Minnesota CNA certification test.

3

Students

Were Accepted

to 2023 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra

5 Individual Honors for Tech and Performance and 3 Production Honors from the Hennepin Theater Trust Spotlight Program for the 2022 Legally Blonde Musical

13 Students Presented Solos at the 2023 MSHSL Section Solo/Ensemble Contest

4 Students Named State Champions at the 2023 Personal Finance Decathlon

Hopkins Envirothon teams placed 2nd, 4th, and 5th Place at the 2023 state Envirothon competition

Secondary students scored in the 90th Percentile Nationally for cultural awareness and action Hopkins High School is one of the First Schools in the State of Minnesota to Offer AP African American Studies in the 2023-24 school year

186 Student-Athlete Award Winners Spanning 17 Sports 10-12th Graders with a 3.8 cumulative GPA in 2022-23

International Career Development Conference