2019-2020 Hopkins School Viewbook

Set your curiosity free

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The world is a vast wonderland to the curious. It is an unquenchable thirst for knowledge that we see lived out each day at Hopkins School. As the school, Hopkins has, over the course

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nation’s third oldest independent of 360 years, evolved into a vibrant hub of intellectual curiosity. Here, high-achieving, motivated students passion. They gather to inspire and challenge one another in a collective

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come to learn with an intellectual

pursuit of excellence. They come to Hopkins to think. They come to learn.

They come to set their curiosity free.

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it’s stimulating, it’s inspiring and it spurs you to go deeper and aim higher yourself.

A parent recently said about Hopkins: “It feels very much like a scholarly community.” And it does. And we are. Here, students pursue learning not because they must meet some curricular requirement, but because they are capable, intelligent individuals who genuinely love to learn.

Ready for a full, and fulfilling, academic experience? Bring your curiosity to Hopkins.

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Think deep, aim high

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Hopkins is a vibrant epicenter of learning and activity. We are a culture dedicated to thought, a campus where students are energized by a more intensive academic preparation and are willing to work hard to realize their full potential.

Students who need and love a challenge flourish at Hopkins.

Our school appeals to students who want to excel and become their best. If you like to think, if you’re passionate about learning, this is the place for you. Here, it’s okay to be smart. As one student phrased it: “Trying and doing your best is cool here.”

There’s great value in being around other students who are similarly motivated. Engaging at a deeper level, being challenged by others’ high-level thinking—

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in Excellence 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS Hopkins offers a broad and challenging curriculum, deeply rooted in the classics, humanities, math and sciences. As students progress, the program becomes increasingly flexible with a wide array of electives and opportunities for independent study, allowing students to explore individual interests.

All courses are taught at an honors comparable level. The academic program requires students to utilize skills in critical reading, clear and precise writing, conceptual thinking, factual mastery and an involved classroom presence. Few courses, therefore, are designated Honors.

Grounded in the traditional disciplines and liberal arts, the Hopkins curriculum is also designed to meet the needs of a modern economy.

With cutting-edge offerings in design engineering, robotics, environmental science, computer science, coding and the digital arts—Hopkins is preparing adept, innovative thinkers ready for ­21st- century success.

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HOPKINS IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED for its leading-edge curriculum.

The Hopkins program can be demanding, but the culture of the school is also caring and supportive. Students build close personal relationships with their teachers.

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With small classes averaging just 12 students, Hopkins students are active participants in their education.

Hopkins offers 188 different courses, covering a broad range of subjects to match any student’s interests.

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Rigor and excellence are evident across all areas of a Hopkins education. Whether it’s an academic class or an extracurricular activity, our students bring an intellectual curiosity to all they do. The fascination may be with medieval history or the scientific method or computer aided design.

It may be a passion for tenor sax or zone defense or singing a cappella. Whatever the pursuit, our students will be driven to learn—applying a depth of thinking, and a commitment to excellence, that is uniquely Hopkins.

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Listen closely and you’ll hear some fascinating conversations across our campus. Yes, our students have regular conversations—they’re teenagers after all—but often their discussions go deeper, much deeper. Coming out of class, you may hear a continuing discussion about Hawthorne or Stalin or van Gogh that lasts well into lunch. It might be a discussion of intermediate values theorem while stretching at soccer practice, or a sharing on fluid dynamics during a cross-country run. Spontaneous intellectual discussions happen organically at Hopkins; they’re a common dialogue here. We enjoy learning.

We enjoy learning from each other.

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Much Ado About Engaged Learning A graduate of Amherst College, Joe Addison is in his sixth year at Hopkins School. Joe is an active member of our English department as well as a three-season coach. He also advises, helps run the annual Hopkins Spelling Bee and is an always-active presence on campus.

Joe feels fortunate to teach at Hopkins, because he knows his students are coming to class prepared and ready to engage. He comments, “It’s a joy to teach students who are eager to improve themselves, who appreciate that their skills as readers and writers are essential to whatever career they enter.”

Joe also enjoys working with students because he sees them in so many different capacities. One day he’s watching them on the field scoring goals, then the next day they’re in his Shakespeare class talking about Hamlet.

“These many attributes that Hopkins students bring make them interesting people and avid learners,” says Joe. “It’s exciting to interact with them in these various facets of their lives and help guide and encourage them.”

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FAVORITE CLASS Shakespeare—seeing students evolve as they go from Henry IV to Henry V to Merchant of Venice to Hamlet ADDITIONAL ROLES Head boys varsity soccer coach since 2015 FAVORITE HOPKINS READING The Hilltopper, the Junior School’s newspaper

“The best part of my job is students coming to class each day eager to learn.”

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Hopkins School hires passionate teachers who know their subjects well, and who bring a passion for teaching and mentoring young people. Ours is a shared intellectual journey that teacher and student navigate together, joining forces to meet challenges and celebrate successes.

Hopkins teachers are deeply invested in their students. They form a partnership with their students in which there is a shared commitment to excellence. Nearly three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees; others are pursuing them.

Most teachers have been at Hopkins for 10 years or more, which provides stability and a valuable pool of professional experience.

Our teachers are engaged in each student’s academic pursuits, but also in the whole child.

In addition to teaching, many faculty members advise, coach, or supervise a student activity— and often they do all of them. They are teacher and mentor. They are adviser and role model. They are a listening ear and friend.

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An entire Hopkins community is committed to supporting each student on their path to excellence.

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When dedicated educators engage with students who really care to learn, there emerges a genuine and mutual respect.

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A well-rounded education spurred by intellectual curiosity empowers students to become their whole, best selves.

WHAT WE DO WELL Passionate Learning Exceptional Teaching Balance Academic Excellence Support Relationships Self-advocacy

The environment of learning at Hopkins is unlike any other.

Every person on campus loves to think and engage with the world, and this collective energy creates a school community that is vibrant with possibility. We have an exceptional academic program that encourages learning across a broad range of subjects, while also allowing for students to delve deep into areas of particular interest. We blend this enriching classroom experience with robust athletics and arts programs, and we believe that this balance is essential to having a wellrounded life at Hopkins. As a community, we value being supportive, inclusive, inquisitive and kind, and we enjoy the diversity that makes our campus special. If you like being creative and understand the importance of collaboration, then you will find many willing teammates here. If you are a compassionate person who believes in the power of helping others, then your sense of character will thrive at Hopkins. If you are intellectually curious about everything you do, Hopkins might be the place for you.

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We offer 24 AP courses— from Chinese to Computer Science to Calculus BC.

There are approximately 500 computers on campus, and almost every classroom has either projection technology or a smart board.

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Hopkins Authentic Research Program In Science (HARPS) gives students an opportunity to engage in scientific research at a partner university or other research lab after completing a yearlong experimental design curriculum on campus.

During their 11th-grade year, students study various elements of the scientific method, while also developing skills required for physics and chemistry research. Upon this foundation, students begin to narrow their focus to a scientific area and identify potential laboratories doing work that aligns with their interests.

After the summer internship experience, students have the opportunity to share their research with the greater Hopkins community during the Fall Science Seminar.

MERIT SCHOLARS Nearly one third of our most recent graduating class received National Merit recognition.

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The Malone Schools Online Network, or MSON, is a Hopkins Experiential Learning initiative that includes 22 other independent partner schools. Its purpose is to extend the reach of each school’s curriculum to qualified students across the country.

MSON courses are taught online using video conferencing and recorded screencasts. Similar to a traditional independent school, students participate in discussions, collaborate with classmates, work on projects, conduct research, watch videos, and take quizzes and tests. The classes differ from traditional courses in that they are taught online and enroll students from all over the country.

Students learn to interact and collaborate with classmates and teachers by using innovative technology ­tools students will use in their future careers in academia and the workplace.

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College Bound At Hopkins, the discussion and decision of where to apply to college is part of an ongoing conversation, but the process does not formally begin until the winter of junior year.

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CONNECTING TO THE WORLD Global Partnerships is a Hopkins Experiential Learning initiative that uses technology and travel to connect Hopkins to the world. Today, relationships have been built through travel to China, Italy, France and Nicaragua, where Hopkins students experienced language and cultural immersion as well as service learning in local communities.

The goal is for Global Partnerships to evolve further, as Hopkins introduces a technology and content-sharing platform that, like MSON, will extend the reach and impact of the Hopkins curriculum. It will also promote the development of our students as global citizens who understand the issues and cultural identities of people beyond our borders.

Our experienced team knows that there is a right fit for every student. Hopkins’ college counselors have extensive knowledge and expertise with the college admission process. They work with families to arrive at a personalized college list that includes a range of options—places where their student will feel challenged, happy and satisfied.

Hopkins demystifies the college search application process by convening individual and grade-level meetings to help students understand how they fit into the world of college admission.

These meetings focus on articulating clear goals, desires and possible outcomes. During the school year, Hopkins hosts representatives from more than 130 colleges on campus to meet with students and the college counseling staff.

The School’s goal is to ensure that families have the knowledge and insight they need to guide them toward thoughtful decision-making about their child’s college plans.

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1470/32 As evidenced by their most recent 1470 average SAT and 32 average ACT scores, Hopkins students annually place among the top students in the nation in college admission standardized testing.

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FAVORITE TEACHER “Mr. Young, my chemistry teacher—a ball of energy!”

BEST ADVICE Try new things—step outside of your comfort zone.

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“It can be challenging here, but there are so many people supporting you.”

Ranease Brown has been at Hopkins since 7th grade. An exceptionally well-rounded student, Ranease played a lead in a recent production of Into The Woods; runs cross country and track; sings in the all-female a cappella group, Triple Trio; and is a regular presenter at school assemblies.

Ranease appreciates the quality of the academics at Hopkins. She’s also impressed by the school’s plethora of extracurricular activities. But it’s the people at Hopkins that she finds the most amazing. She comments, “The community at Hopkins is really beautiful. Having people all around you who are like—‘I’m there for you; you can do this’—it’s just a great environment. It feels like one big family.”

When Ranease thinks of the teachers at Hopkins, the first thing that comes to her mind is “fun.” She enjoys that her teachers are so positive and upbeat, and that they love what they do. “They’re just very dedicated teachers,” says Ranease. “Even though it might be a very challenging course, I love the fact that they can make learning fun.”

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ACTIVITIES Yearbook, Student Diversity Board, Student Council, Cross Country, Track & Field, Hopkins Drama Association

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A Day in the Life

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Rise and Shine

Travel to School

Time to greet the day!

After a shower and something to eat, our students are ready to start their day and commute to campus.

There are many ways to get to Hopkins.

Students may choose to ride the bus (which has stops along the Merritt Parkway, Interstate 95 and Interstate 84), ride the train to New Haven (with a shuttle waiting to take students to campus), ride in with a family member or friend, or walk if it is a shorter distance. We have students who commute from over 60 different towns in Connecticut, so access to campus is key!

Hopkins students begin each school day with an energy and curiosity of “What will today bring?” In classrooms, on stages and fields, and while studying at home, our students bring a love of learning and a passion for excellence to every Hopkins School day.

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After lunch and some time spent with friends, students are ready to tackle their afternoon classes and finish the school day.

Any high school student involved with team sports or in a theater production will have an hour set aside in the afternoon, understanding that these activities run until around 5:30pm.

Afternoon Study Hall allows students to get a head start on their homework or meet with teachers.

After the bell rings at 3:30pm, high school students head to sports practice or play rehearsal—which take place most days after school, reserving Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays for athletic competitions.

Hopkins offers multiple levels in these activities so no matter what a student’s level of experience, there is a team/ production for them!

JS A Junior School students head outdoors for recess before getting back to class. They also have an afternoon snack break.

JS A Junior School students go to their activities on Wednesday afternoons.

JS A Junior School students will likely head home on the 3:45pm bus.

All school activities wrap up by 5:30pm, allowing students to change and gather their things before the buses depart at 5:45pm (there is also a 3:45pm bus for students not involved with after-school athletics/theater, though students with no campus obligations are still welcome to remain on campus if they cannot take the early bus). Campus will remain open and staffed until 6:00pm.

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JS A Junior School students have athletics during the morning as well.

JS A Junior School eats lunch every day at a table with their advisory groups and their adviser.

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Lights Out

After a busy day at school, it is great to connect with your family and share all about it over dinner. Students enjoy spending time on campus with one another, but the benefit of returning to your own home and bed is a huge plus.

After spending some quality time with family, students will begin working on their remaining homework.

Since most students have free time built into the day, they will have already completed some of their work and may only have an hour or two to finish up when they get home.

When students complete all of their homework, they can relax and unwind before getting ready for bed. Whether it’s reading for pleasure, catching up on a favorite show, or spending time playing a fun game, this is a great time for students to put their minds at ease.

It’s time to get a good night’s sleep to prepare for what awaits tomorrow!

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Most days begin with some form of meeting, whether it is an all-school morning meeting in the Walter Camp Athletic Center (Mondays and Fridays) or a meeting with your advisory group and adviser (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Only on Wednesdays do classes begin right at 8:00am, so students usually have a few minutes to settle into the routine of the day with their advisory group.

When the bell rings, students will head off to their classes. Most mornings there are three class meeting periods before the first lunch block, and three class meeting periods to end the day (a total of 6 blocks are offered each day). Hopkins operates on a 10-day block schedule of 8 classes, which means that each class will meet 7 out of the 10 days in the cycle.

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Once arriving on campus, students will often spend some time with friends before the school day officially begins. This may take the form of shooting hoops in the gym, reviewing before a test or quiz, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Cafe located in Heath Commons.

Lunch is broken out into 3 groups, broken out by grade level, for 45 minutes each, between 11:15–12:45pm.

Hopkins employs Flik Hospitality group to provide lunch for all of our students, serving a range of fresh, healthy options that rotate throughout the year.

Hopkins works with students to make sure their dietary needs are met.

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BE YOURSELF While excellence is the common goal, students are encouraged to be themselves.

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in themselves, surrounded by others who believe in them as well, Hopkins students feel tremendously empowered. They are accepted. They are respected.

They feel, in every way, at home.

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Feel a part, feel strong

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Hopkins is a close, supportive community where students feel an immediate sense of belonging.

We are an intentionally diverse and inclusive campus, representing many racial, ethnic, gender identity, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds.

The opportunity to share these unique points of view and traditions makes us a stimulating and healthy intellectual community.

Each day Hopkins students walk into a warm, welcoming environment, a place where they are not judged but rather encouraged to be their true selves.

Appreciating and celebrating each other’s differences, students find relief from the pressures of conformity and are free to pursue their unique interests and passions.

Diverse but still one family, no student has to go it alone at Hopkins. Encouraged to believe

WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS to live and think as distinct individuals.

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DEVELOPING STRONG CHARACTER The development of character is essential to a whole education and to a purposeful life. We want to help our students make healthy decisions, develop character and moral integrity, and achieve balance in their lives and activities. We want them to be compassionate, inclusive and empathetic, and to use these qualities to help others, and to change lives.

To teach these core values, our faculty and staff first strive to model them each day, both inside and outside the classroom. In addition, we explore with students issues of character development, social media ethics and healthy relationships through a series of adviser, grade level and community-wide discussions. These conversations are ongoing throughout the school year, and we are always exploring ways to make these exchanges more relevant and real for our students.

At Hopkins, ours is an education of the mind, and the heart. It’s the whole idea of education— to make our students brighter, bolder...better.

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Hopkins nurtures and appreciates each student’s individuality. There are no set tracks here— each student is encouraged to travel his or her own unique path.

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HONORING INDIVIDUALITY

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Because our Hopkins community is so intimate and collaborative, our students are continually interacting with adults. Working side by side with teachers and staff and forming close relationships with these outstanding role models, our students benefit in many ways. Engaged by adults, they become articulate. Trusted by adults, they develop responsibility. Respected by adults, they gain confidence. Empowered with a poise and maturity beyond their years, our students step up. They stand out.

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The Hopkins student population is made up of 712 uniquely talented, and highly valued, individuals.

Students of color comprise 30 percent of the student population at Hopkins.

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True to our history and mission, service to others is an important element in the life of Hopkins students. Our students and faculty embrace service with eagerness and enthusiasm, engaging in a wide array of service activities both on and off campus. In order to provide not only an elite education, but a very meaningful one as well, it is our mission to expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from reaching out to those in need.

Hopkins School promotes a warm, welcoming culture through self-awareness, mutual respect and integrity, both on and beyond the Hill.

Trusted Adviser At Hopkins, faculty wear many hats. They teach, coach, lead activities—and they advise. In their role as advisers, each faculty member is closely involved with students on a daily basis, serving as a go-to person, confidante, mediator, parental stand-in, whatever is needed.

Each grade at Hopkins is divided into advisory groups, usually made up of six to eight students who share an adviser. The adviser stands at the hub of a student’s life—the connecting point between home and school, between student and faculty.

Advisers are closely involved with both student and parent. They relay information.

They answer questions. They keep track of each advisee’s involvement at school as well as interests and pursuits outside of school. And, of course, they serve as guide and mentor to help create for students the best possible experience at Hopkins.

SEIZE THE DAY (SCHOOL) At Hopkins, you’ll enjoy an unparalleled independent school education with the important family benefits of a day school.

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You’re part of your child’s intellectual and social life.

Your student receives an exceptional education.

You are connected to your child’s school experience.

You have your child home.

You get to know your child’s friends and their families.

You hear how chemistry and soccer practice went.

Your child comes home, sees the family, plays with the dog.

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D R. K ELLIE COX BI OLOGY T E ACHE R U PPE R SCHOOL

COURSES TAUGHT Introductory Bio, AP Bio and Contemporary Issues in Bio

FAVORITE HOPKINS TRADITIONS Five Golden Rings, Pumpkin Bowl, Spelling Bee

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“These kids are just passionate about everything—I love them so much!”

Dr. Kellie Cox has enthusiasm down to a science. One of the most spirited teachers on campus, Kellie is known for her active, engaging classrooms, where she makes the study of biology come alive in lively, compelling and wonderful ways.

Kellie loves how her students are motivated, and how passionate they are about learning. Her students enter the classroom each day, and they’re ready to engage.

She admits, “It makes my job easy, seriously. Often we teachers pause and we go, ‘Wow, how lucky are we— these are the kids we get to work with?’”

It’s the close bonds she shares with students that Kellie values most. An easy rapport with students makes for interesting and stimulating give-and-takes. “I’m a teacher and they’re my students,” she says, “but there’s no wall separating us. It’s just this really good relationship.

It’s the best part of my job.”

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BE ORIGINAL Having the freedom to innovate and create is one of the great joys of Hopkins.

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always express them in their own original way.

With an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning, creativity takes many forms at Hopkins. Our visual artists express themselves through painting, drawing, woodworking, pottery and sculpture. Our drama students engage in classical and modern stage, improvisation, comedy and technical theater. Hopkins musicians perform on stages in orchestra, bands, ensembles and chamber groups. And our writers author poems, papers, essays and articles.

Our imaginations run in other directions as well. Hopkins students, of all ages, have the opportunity to dive deep into the world of robotics. Our students apply creative reasoning and problem solving to computer coding and programming. And our students explore the intersection of art and science in their study of design engineering.

Here, you’ll seek new exper­ iences, make new connections and see the world anew. Come, bring your imagination to Hopkins.

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At Hopkins, we are constantly reimagining ways to unleash our curiosity. Knowing the importance of creativity in all career paths, we encourage our students to pursue their interests, and to

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THE ARTS AT HOPKINS At Hopkins, the arts are valued as integral to the development of an educated person. We want students to discover a personal vision and to express themselves using multiple senses.

Emphasizing experiential and hands-on learning, art courses encourage students to think creatively, to develop ideas and to take risks in untried areas.

Art education progresses through each grade level at Hopkins. Junior School art courses focus on introducing skills and building confidence within each of the disciplines. In grades 9 through 12, the Art Department offers a wide variety of choices, enabling students to specialize or to experiment as they wish.

Beyond the many course offerings, Hopkins artists participate in gallery exhibitions, dramatic productions and concerts throughout the year.

A full slate of campus arts events fosters the feeling that art is for everyone at Hopkins.

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Hopkins offers over 42 different arts courses, enabling students to specialize or to experiment as they wish.

In the past three years, Hopkins robotics teams have competed and won more than 20 awards.

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SYNCOPATION APERTURE BISCUIT JOINERS EXPRESSIONISM CANTILEVERS USER INTERFACE JUMP CUTS CROSS-HATCHING

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TALENTED FACULTY AT HOPKINS take students deep into artistic fields.

UPPER SCHOOL ARTS Architecture Art History Ceramics Design Engineering At Hopkins, the arts lift us out of ingrained habits and open our minds to exciting possibilities.

Drawing Furniture as Sculpture Painting Pottery Woodworking

Music A cappella Groups

Film Theory

Chamber Groups

Graphic Design

Concert Band

Video Production

Concert Choir

Web Design

Instrumental Ensemble

Drama Acting

Jazz/Rock Ensemble

Acting for Film

Music Theory

Ensemble Theater

Orchestra

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Private Music Lessons

Public Speaking Truth in Comedy

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Through interdisciplinary work, Hopkins students are challenging the historic notion of separating academic disciplines into “right and left brain” fields. In our Design Engineering course, students use principles of science and draw inspiration from design, as they engage in hands-on studies of fluid dynamics, structural engineering and more. Through interdisciplinary STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) studies, Hopkins students are discovering the science of creativity, and experiencing the artistry of problem solving.

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Will to Achieve Will Blumenthal was new to 9th grade at Hopkins, but he wasted no time in immersing himself in campus life.

Will plays football, he’s a member of the crew team and he is a talented singer in both the Concert Choir and Harmonaires, our all-male a cappella group.

As a new student, Will wondered how easy it would be to integrate into the Hopkins community, especially when many in his class had come up through the Junior School together. “I was surprised I was able to fit in right away,” says Will. “I thought it was going to take some time, but I quickly became best friends with many people. We’re now a very close group.”

Will has also felt the love and support of his teachers. His was a challenging transition, a big change in the workload, from his former school, but his Hopkins teachers have been there for him. ”All the teachers are so willing to help,” remarks Will. ”They’re very specific in helping you to organize your work. They do all they can to help you become your best.”

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PASSIONATE PURSUITS Football, crew, theater and singing FAVORITE CLASS English—reading lots of books, then sharing our opinions SCARY STUFF Singing solo with the Harmonaires, performing in a Comedy One Act— scary, but fun!

“If you need it, just ask your teachers for help, and they’ll respect that.”

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Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

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As STEAM students design creative solutions for realworld problems, they are able to more clearly see the genuine impact of their learning.

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Faculty engender confidence in students’ abilities to learn and create.

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What hands-on projects are our Hopkins innovators pursuing? Our students are learning engineering skills needed to design, build and program sophisticated robots. They’re building scale-model clay roadsters and wind-tunnel testing them for aerodynamics. They’re constructing full-scale footbridges, calculating load paths and structural integrity. They’re using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build websites. They’re using leading-edge software to design books and magazines. They’re coding to make computer games and Android Apps. They’re innovating.

They’re creating. They’re using their imaginations to build a bright future.

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STEAM is interdisciplinary, projectbased learning that incorporates science, tech­nology, engineering, the arts and mathematics into one educational approach. STEAM learning instills lifelong skills that are invaluable to success in a 21stcentury economy.

Students learn to systematically think through problems by observing, comparing, contrasting, and analyzing in order to arrive at a solution.

Students work toward a solution utilizing science and technology, but with a creative mindset, leveraging the arts.

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Students learn to “think outside the box,” approaching tasks from different perspectives with creativity and imagination.

STEAM classrooms are highly collaborative, with students learning responsibility and compromise as they work together on group projects.

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EXCELLENCE IN BALANCE Here, writers can be athletes, artists can be scientists, and mathematicians can be actors.

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talents, and it is our mission to make sure that every interest and passion can find meaningful expression.

We believe that a wellformed intellect is the sum of many experiences. It’s why we encourage and empower our students to explore every curiosity, whether it’s academics, the arts, athletics, social activities, service opportunities or all of the above.

At Hopkins, our students are known for achievement, but it’s their ability to combine, and balance, work and play that makes them truly successful. Personal equilibrium is a life skill learned at Hopkins. Through an array of curricular and extracurricular offerings, we are helping our students to develop as successful scholars as well as confident, wellrounded individuals.

Within every student, there is great potential—not just in the classroom, but in all areas of life.

This is a special place, filled with opportunity and encouragement, to unearth those many talents, passions and possibilities.

It’s the whole idea of a Hopkins education.

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A whole pursuit of excellence

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Hopkins students are gifted scholars, but they are also talented leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, artists and more. Each Hopkins student brings their own unique

GAIN CONFIDENCE and leadership skills through extracurricular activities.

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Student Life PREPARE TO ENGAGE At Hopkins, we all share an academic interest, but we share other passions as well. Arts, athletics, clubs, community service and many other extracurricular activities are all important aspects of life at Hopkins. Experiencing these many activities together strengthens our friendships. It brings fresh perspectives. It creates meaningful and lasting connections. A Hopkins parent recently commented, “My daughter never would have envisioned herself as an athlete. She was introverted and academic oriented. Now she’s running cross-country, swimming and on the water polo team. These new experiences have helped her to discover who she is, who she can be.

That may not have happened at another school.”

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Hopkins students are able to choose from more than 80 student clubs and organizations.

Each academic quarter, all Hopkins students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity either in or out of school.

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FAVORITE DAY Field Day—student-led, all school, really fun!

CHESS MATE Mr. Mooney, Chess Club adviser, accompanied George to the World Chess Championship.

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“Hopkins is a close community where everyone is willing to help you.”

George Wang started in 9th grade at Hopkins with his twin brother, Jake. Since coming to Hopkins, the two brothers have been instrumental in promoting the game of chess, not only at Hopkins, but in New Haven, having started their own non-profit, Chess Haven, to help teach chess to local kids.

George appreciates the intellectual curiosity that pervades Hopkins. “There is definitely a higher level of intellect here,” says George. ”Everyone is very smart. In other schools there is always a standout kid or two in every class, but Hopkins is full of those kids.”

George is also engaged as an athlete at Hopkins, competing year round in cross-country and track. He appreciates the Friday team dinners where he and his fellow runners enjoy a lot of fun and close camaraderie.

“The Friday dinners are a great way to get to know each other,” says George. “They make socializing and building relationships easy.”

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FAVORITE CLASS History—teacher turned class material into a poetry-slam rap battle, Hamilton-style

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Our Campus Home

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Hopkins’ hilltop campus is located on 108 wooded acres overlooking New Haven. Our outstanding facilities help to make a Hopkins education exceptional. We encourage you to attend one of our Admission Tour Days to see our picturesque campus and experience firsthand life on “The Hill.”

HEATH COMMONS When not in class, students can often be found in Heath Commons. Heath houses our dining hall with its wide array of healthy food options. On the second floor is Heath Commons, where you’ll find our cafe, student center and Head Adviser offices.

MALONE SCIENCE CENTER

BALDWIN HALL

PARR FIELD

Malone is where all students take their science courses. Each room combines classroom and lab space, enabling students in all grades to easily transition from theoretical to application, as they engage in handson learning and the scientific process.

Baldwin Hall is where math, English, history and foreign language classes are held. Calarco Library is also here, where students come to study, prepare group projects and work with our librarians to find resources for their research term papers.

Parr Field, known as “The Pit,” is home field to Hopkins’ football and lacrosse teams and features a recently renovated artificial turf surface. The field is named in honor of beloved Coach Tom Parr, who led the athletic program at Hopkins with excellence for 33 years.

HOPKINS HOUSE

WALTER CAMP ATHLETIC CENTER

LOVELL HALL

Hopkins House is where all students officially start and end their time at Hopkins. Home to the Admission and College Counseling offices, Hopkins House welcomes prospective students, and later is where students receive guidance in their college search process.

This is the hub of Hopkins sports, and includes three multi-purpose athletic courts; a pool; wrestling room; cardio room and weight room. The Center is named after alumnus Walter Camp, Class of 1876, considered the father of American football.

Lovell Hall is our campus’s performing arts center. Hopkins’ Drama Department produces five major shows each year—fall and spring dramatic plays, a musical, a series of one-act plays and a Junior School production in the spring.

Maroon Key

A cappella: Harmonaires, Spirens, and Triple Trio

Math Team

A Novel Idea

Model United Nations

Black Student Union

NACLO/Linguistics Club

Book Buddies Campus Cribs Chinese Culture Club

Peaches: Improv Club

Classics Club

Pep Band

Conservation Conversation

Power to Play

Daystar Debate Club

Project Reach Protecting Animals Worldwide Society Random Acts of Kindness Club

Eagle and Child: Theological Discussion with a Christian Perspective

Reading Haven

Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship

SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Advocates)

Entrepreneurship Club

SAX (Students Against Xenophobia)

First Serve Bridgeport Friendship Bracelets at Hopkins

Red Cross Club Robotics Team

Science Olympiad Self Defense and Self Awareness SHOUTTE

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ERRO (Equal Rights, Respect, & Opportunities)

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Pathfinder Hopkins School

Dance Crew

Thompson Hall is the center of Junior School life at Hopkins, as well as housing art and academic spaces for all grades. Thompson features lecture and Harkness-style classrooms and houses most of our music, media and visual and fine arts for all grades.

Noodleship

Chess Club

Cures for a Brighter Future

THOMPSON HALL

Mental Health Awareness

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Home to Hopkins’ competitive squash program, Kneisel Squash Center houses six modern squash courts. Hopkins players compete at the top level of high school squash, receiving expert coaching, which is always a hallmark of Hopkins athletics.

SMART Team

Global Local (Glo Lo)

Squash Club

Hand-In Paw

STEM Journal

Harmonies for Healing

Student Council

HDA (Hopkins Drama Association)

Student Productions

Hop Codes

SURE: Students United for Racial Equality

Hop For Make-A-Wish

Sustainability Committee

Hop Ultimate Frisbee Club HopBakes

Tabletop RPG (Role Playing Game) Club

Hopkins Cancer Awareness

The Hopkins Climbing Club

Hopkins Chess Haven Alliance

The Razor: Student newspaper

Hopkins DECA

Tour Guides

Hopkins for Humanity

Water for the World

Hopkins Hockey Club

Weight Lifting and Fitness

Hopkins Humane Society

Yearbook: Per Annos

Hopkins Model Congress

Young Democrats

Interact Club

Young Republicans

Jewish Culture Club

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A recent $2.7 million athletic upgrade is providing new homes for our Hopkins softball and track teams. The new softball field is a state-of-the-art facility.

The new oval is a 400-meter track, with eight sprinting lanes and areas at either end for jumping events and the pole vault.

Sign Language Club

Girls Who Code

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Geography Club

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Whatever your passions, whatever your curiosities, you’ll be able to pursue them at Hopkins with our more than 80 student-run clubs and organizations.

And if you don’t see the club you want, not to worry, we’ll help you start it!

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STUDENTATHLETES ALL Each season, every Hopkins student participates in athletics, whether a team sport or informal activity.

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important sense of self-discipline, sacrifice and self-worth.

For these reasons and more, athletics are an integral part of a Hopkins education. Hopkins fields 63 interscholastic teams at the varsity, junior varsity, thirds, and junior school levels.

Students who are not involved in interscholastic sports participate in either intramural or informal activities that include basketball, tennis, aerobics, yoga, squash and weight training.

In addition, students may elect an independent athletic option, usually an activity not offered by the school, such as dance, skating, ice hockey, horseback riding or skiing.

Whether competing on a varsity team, or starting at square one with the basics of squash or fencing, Hopkins students at all levels are learning valuable life skills from immersive athletic pursuits. They’re gaining an appreciation for the value of physical activity. They’re building habits for a lifetime of health.

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Bring excellence into play

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Students achieve more in school when they are emotionally and physically healthy. Physical activity not only improves physical fitness, but it also helps students develop specific game skills, learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, and develop an

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HOPKINS BOASTS A STRONG ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF 16 Junior School teams and 47 high school teams.

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HEALTHY CHOICES,

Healthy Lives A FOCUS ON HEALTH EDUCATION At Hopkins, we want to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they’ll need to make right decisions and lead healthy lifestyles.

Our sequential, comprehensive health program provides a safe, interactive environment in which to learn about health information in a group setting. Topics introduced in Grades 7 and 8 include interpersonal communication skills, nutrition, exercise, stress management, body image and drugs, alcohol and tobacco prevention.

Topics introduced in Grades 9 and 10 include nutrition, sexuality, conflict resolution, stress reduction, sleep, addictive substances and healthy relationships. Through discussions, role-play activities and other teaching methods, we are helping to increase student awareness of how right choices lead to healthy, happy, successful lives.

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FRIDAY TEAM DINNERS On Friday evenings during the athletic season, Hopkins high school athletes gather together for Friday team dinners.

Hosted by Hopkins families, the dinners provide teammates a chance to relax and have fun after a hard week of practice, while forming close bonds and building strong team chemistry.

As one of our girls lacrosse players commented, “We’re very close as a team. Our team dinners help to build that strong trust that bonds us and later carries onto the field.”

ATHLETICS FOR ALL FALL Girls Cross Country (JS, V) Field Hockey (JS, JV, V) Soccer (JS, JV, V) Volleyball (JS, JV, V) Boys Cross Country (JS, V) Football (JS, JV, V) Soccer (JS, Thirds, JV, V) Water Polo (V)

WINTER Girls Basketball (JS, JV, V) Fencing (V) Indoor Track (V) Squash (JS, JV, V) Swimming & Diving (JS, V) Boys Basketball (JS, Thirds, JV, V) Fencing (V) Indoor Track (V) Ski Racing (V) Squash (JS, JV, V) Swimming & Diving (JS, V) Wrestling (JS, JV, V)

SPRING Girls Crew (V) Golf (V) Lacrosse (JS, JV, V) Softball (JS, V) Tennis (JS, JV, V) Track (V) Water Polo (V) Boys Baseball (JS, JV, V) Crew (V) Golf (V) Lacrosse (JS, JV, V) Tennis (JS, JV, V) Track (V)

For those not participating on an interscholastic team, below is a sampling of other athletic options:

*JS = Junior School sports team

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Fitness Program Futsal Instructional Fencing Intramural Basketball Intramural Frisbee Outdoor Adventure Program Ski Racing Squash Tennis Volleyball Weight Training Yoga

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INFORMAL ATHLETICS

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APPETIZING CONVERSATION Junior School students join their adviser groups each day for lunch.

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It is in the Junior School that we first introduce our students to the Hopkins ethos of learning and striving. This is where students discover that it is “cool to be smart,” as they are inspired each day by the enthusiasm of their teachers and of older students.

J-School faculty are experienced educators and compassionate mentors who understand and are sensitive to the needs of adolescent learners. They are outstanding role models, who are passionate about teaching and committed to helping students reach for more.

In Junior School, students find an empowering community where they can share in the excitement of learning and be motivated each day. As one of our J-Schoolers put it, “Before coming to Hopkins, I had never been in a class where all the students were engaged. Here, everyone is all in.”

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Welcome to J-School

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Our 7th and 8th grades comprise the Junior School, or “J-School,” at Hopkins. The J-School is a small, comfortable neighborhood within the Hopkins campus community, following the same rhythm and schedule of the high school, but with an extra dose of nurturing and guidance.

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Classroom Volleys Margot Sack was a new 7th grader, and the fourth member of her family to attend Hopkins. Margot grew up in New York City, but relocated to Madison. She was the only 7th grader on the girl’s varsity high school tennis team, and she also plays volleyball and swims with the Junior School teams.

Since coming to Hopkins, Margot has greatly appreciated the level of support she’s received from her teachers. “The teachers definitely care about their students,” says Margot. “They are always there for you— always willing to sit and talk, genuinely asking if there’s anything they can help you with.”

She feels her teachers are just as attentive during classroom discussions. Hopkins teachers engage their students with lots of questions and encourage students to ask questions, too. “The lively discussions make the classes really interesting and entertaining, which is a big help,” notes Margot. “When everyone’s participating, it makes you pay attention. It makes learning fun.”

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FAVORITE CLASSES History and English—both my teachers have lots of energy!

IDYLLIC CAMPUS There’s so much going on here— and it’s so beautiful!

TYPICAL HOPKINS STUDENT Very accomplished, and involved in lots of activities

“Whatever your interest—sports, math, science, whatever—you can pursue it here.”

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for Success TRANSITIONING TO J-SCHOOL

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Students enter Junior School from many different school experiences. The study skills program in J-School helps students to navigate the change from their former schools as they adjust to more homework and learn to study effectively, manage time and organize their new lives. Supportive teachers and advisers create a nurturing environment to help with the adjustment required of students given new responsibilities. As students proceed through J-School, faculty work on further developing organizational skills and strengthening the students’ academic skills, preparing them for success in their high school careers.

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THE BEST OF BOTH The J-School has the feel of a small neighborhood school, but is empowered by being on a larger campus.

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The J-School experience promotes personal growth, development of important new skills, and the establishment of a love of learning.

Succeeding Together

JUNIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Learning at its best is a collaborative process.

At Hopkins, students and teachers work closely together both inside and outside the classroom, as we challenge our students, and support them, too.

Starting in 7th grade, our students, regardless of academic level, become accustomed to meeting with teachers, receiving individual attention and seeking extra help when needed. Meeting with teachers individually—it is expected here; it is the norm here.

As one of our young students described it: “It’s not that you’re dumb, but that you’re smart to get help.”

It’s an important lesson in self-advocacy that makes possible great success through Junior School, high school, and on into college.

3D Design and Printing Coding Club Community Service Graphic Design Healthy Body, Healthy Mind The Hilltopper (J-School student newspaper) Improvisation/Public Speaking Instrumental Italian Cooking and Culture Junior School Chorus Junior School Play Math Counts Model United Nations Reading Rocks Robotics Science Quiz Bowl Scrapbook Seventh Grade Study Skills

ONE J-SCHOOL Within our close-knit J-School community, there are no boundaries between 7th and 8th graders.

Sharing spaces and experiences, knowing each other by name, it creates a culture of support and acceptance that enables each Junior Schooler to feel at home and to succeed.

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Junior Schoolers can choose from 18 activities options, which meet on Wednesdays during activity period.

There are 16 interscholastic athletic teams available to Junior Schoolers.

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FAST FRIENDS When starting at Hopkins, I was surprised at how quickly I was able to make friends.

FAVORITE CLASS In History, we dressed up as ancient emperors and held a town hall meeting—a lot of fun!

FAVORITE DAY Halloween—a fun, loose day when students and teachers all dress up

Since coming to Hopkins in 7th grade, Arcadio has been a leader on the football field, wrestling mats and lacrosse field. His participation in Junior School athletics helped make his transition to Hopkins easy and has enabled him to make many close friends.

These positive relationships on the field have carried over to the classroom, as most Hopkins coaches are classroom teachers. “Mr. Byron, my goalie coach for varsity lacrosse is also my adviser,” says Arcadio.

“He’s helped me in many ways—he’s just good at giving advice and helping me through my day, and I appreciate that a lot.”

Arcadio has enjoyed all of his J-School teachers.

He admires their commitment to their work, and he sees how their passion enhances learning for all Hopkins students. “They’re just good people,” Arcadio comments.

“They genuinely care about their teaching, and about their students. They’re always there to help.”

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“What distinguishes Hopkins students is they ask a lot of questions.”

Winning Support

Driven by a shared intellectual curiosity, high achieving students come to Hopkins to inspire and challenge one another. Come join with other motivated Hopkins students in a love of learning and a common pursuit of excellence.

Hopkins is a traditional, independent, coeducational day school of 700+ students in Grades 7–12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and dedicated staff.

We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity.

HOPKINS AT A GLANCE

ENROLLMENT

Founded in 1660

Total enrollment: 700+

Named #1 Best College Preparatory School in Connecticut by Forbes

Grade 7–8: Averages 70 students per grade

3rd oldest independent day school in the United States

Grade 9–12: Averages 140 students per grade

108-acre campus in New Haven

Geographic distribution: 60 cities/towns

1470 average student SAT score 32 average ACT score 23% of students benefit from financial aid Average financial aid grant: $27K 26,000 volume library 7,540+ alumni/ae of record Fully networked campus with wireless Internet access

Students of color: 30% 60 nationalities represented within students and faculty

FACULTY Total faculty: 130+ Faculty of color: 13% Years of experience (median): 18

Advanced degrees: 80%

PROGRAMS OF NOTE

Teaching faculty-to-student ratio: 1:5

Semester and Yearlong Study Abroad

Average class size: 12 For the current Committee of Trustees, Parent Association Officers & Representatives, and Alumni/ae Association Board of Directors, go to hopkins.edu/aboutus/faculty--staff.

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ACADEMICS

H.A.R.P.S. (Hopkins Authentic Research Program in Science)

Academic courses: 188 Advanced Placement courses: 24 Accelerated/Honors courses: 19 100% Participation in the arts

EXTRACURRICULAR 80+ student clubs and organizations

Malone Schools Online Network (MSON) CS50 (Computer Science partnership with Microsoft and Harvard)

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HOPKINS PURPOSE & VALUES Develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning

Foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world Expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others Enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete Provide, through the School’s advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance Nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life

50% student participation in team sports each season

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NAMED BEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN CT BY FORBES

DEPARTMENTS

Classics

Mathematics

We study classics because Latin and Greek institutions are still the basis for modern political and literary thought.

The Hopkins math curriculum is organized sequentially in terms of skills development and in the creation of a conceptual framework for the category.

12+ courses offered Science Science instruction teaches confidence, problem solving, observation, analysis and connects theory to everyday life.

22+ courses offered English The intent of the English department is to develop disciplined thinkers, writers and speakers who know the passion and pleasure of literary works.

21+ courses offered Computer Science We incorporate programming and technology tools across our curriculum at various grade levels to build fluency.

4+ courses offered Modern Language We seek to build fluency—and create people prepared to become global citizens in cultural, economic and social endeavors.

30+ courses offered

34+ courses offered

History

The Arts

History examines the slow progress of liberty and justice against the backdrop of economic, social and religious change.

Faculty members who are talented experts take students deep into classic and contemporary artistic fields. Includes Drama, Media Arts, and Visual Arts departments.

21+ courses offered

42+ courses offered

Athletics Where teamwork, self-discipline, sacrifice, confidence, leadership, sportsmanship and fun come together. There are 63 teams at varsity, JV, thirds, and junior school levels. The athletic teams include intramural, recreational, and informal programs. Students select one team or informal sport for fall, winter and spring.

75+ athletic options offered For a complete list of courses, go to hopkins.edu/academics/curriculum.

LOCATED IN NEW HAVEN Waterbury 21 miles

Hartford 38 miles

Danbury

New London

34 miles

50 miles

Yale New Haven Greenwich Bridgeport 46 miles

18 miles

Hopkins School is located on 108 beautiful acres in the Westville section of New Haven. Getting here is easy, and we welcome visitors to campus.

VIA GPS For GPS purposes, you may use 96 Knollwood Drive, New Haven, CT to access the Knollwood Entrance to campus, which is closest to the Admission office. The main entrance is 986 Forest Road, New Haven, CT.

COLLEGE MATRICULATION LIST

Five+ Hopkins Graduates Attend

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Two+ Hopkins Graduates Attend

Providence College

Berklee College of Music

Washington University in St. Louis

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One Hopkins Graduate Attends

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