About Hopkins High School

Unique Academic Opportunities

Alternative HHS Courses

• Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Special high school courses that are designed to give students the experience of an intro-level college class while they are still in high school. Students can also earn college credit and/or qualify for more advanced college courses by passing corresponding AP exams.
• Collaborative Lab School (CLS): A new pathway at Hopkins High School that centers students voice. At the CLS, students can engage in co-design experiences at the CLS, internships and service learning within the local and global communities, HHS courses and extracurriculars, and/or post-secondary options throughout their school week. Students will work closely with educators, called Engagement Guides, who will provide ongoing personalized mentorship to CLS students centered on their interests, strengths, and goals.
• Hopkins Alternative Program (HAP): A small learning community at Hopkins High School, specifically designed to help scholars develop both the academic skills and personal attributes necessary for success inside and outside of school. Scholars in HAP have the same status, rules, and expectations as any Hopkins High student. All school services and opportunities are available as needed or wanted. HAP offers scholar leadership development through its involvement the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) Stars program.

Internships, Mentorship, & Volunteering

• ProPEL: A selective internship and mentorship program that pairs scholars with a mentor in a professional workplace where they can gain real career experiences.
• Community Involvement: Scholars learn through giving service to others by volunteering at schools or non-profit organizations in the community.
• Genesys Works: Internship program consisting of 8 weeks of vigorous training during the summer before scholars’ senior year of high school, followed by a paid year-long professional internship along with focused classroom instruction and one-on-one counseling on appropriate college and career pathways. Scholars will have a schedule that shows Genesys Works in the second half of their day for their entire senior year.

College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement (AP) Exams: Students may take AP exams for college credit and/or so they can take more advanced courses once they begin their post-secondary education at a college or university. Students do not need to complete an AP course to take the AP exam.
• Hennepin Technical College (HTC): High school courses taught at Hennepin Technical college designed to match each scholar’s level of career readiness by focusing on career skill development experiences, including Construction, Culinary Arts, Human Services, Health Careers, Information Technology, and Transportation Careers. Students attend HTC during the day for 2 consecutive terms for 2 blocks to earn 3 credits.
• Post-secondary Education Options (PSEO): Allows juniors and seniors in Minnesota high schools access to college courses. Credits earned at the post-secondary institution are counted both on high school and college transcripts, and can fulfill secondary as well as post-secondary graduation or degree requirements.

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