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2013 Report to the Community Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement Hopkins Public Schools

About Us Our Schools Our Mission:

Excellence for every school, every student, every day.

Hopkins School Board The School Board is the governing authority of Hopkins Public Schools.

The 2013 Hopkins Public Schools Board of Directors: Chair: Susan Wootten, term expires in December 2013 Vice Chair: Irma McIntosh Coleman, term expires in December 2015 Treasurer: Kris Newcomer, term expires in December 2015 Director: Steve Adams, term expires in December 2015 Director: Betsy Anderson, term expires in December 2013 Director: Wendy Donovan, term expires in December 2015 Director: Warren Goodroad, term expires in December 2013 Board members welcome conversations with the public. Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/board for information or call 952-988-4021.

Back, left to right: Wendy Donovan, Warren Goodroad, Betsy Anderson, Steve Adams Front, left to right: Irma McIntosh Coleman, Kris Newcomer, Susan Wootten

Hopkins Public Schools provides exceptional education in a real-world setting to students. We have six elementary schools, one Chinese immersion school (XinXing Academy), two junior high schools, and one high school.

Our total enrollment is about 7,200 students. We serve the city of Hopkins, most of Minnetonka, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park.

Alice Smith Elementary – Jody De St. Hubert, principal 952.988.4200 • 801 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343 Eisenhower Elementary + XinXing Academy – Terri Sigüenza, principal 952.988.4300 • 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 Gatewood Elementary – Donna Montgomery, principal 952.988.5250 • 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Glen Lake Elementary – Beth Potter, principal 952.988.5200 • 4801 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Meadowbrook Elementary – Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, principal 952.988.5100 • 5430 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55422 L.H. Tanglen Elementary – Dr. Jim Hebeisen, principal 952.988.4900 • 10901 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Hopkins North Junior High – Becky Melville, principal 952.988.4800 • 10700 Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Hopkins West Junior High – Dr. Shirley Gregoire, principal 952.988.4400 • 3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Hopkins High School – Patty Johnson, principal 952.988.4500 • 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Harley Hopkins Family Center – Dr. Christine Fehst, early childhood coordinator 952.988.5000 • 125 Monroe Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343 District Office 952.988.4000 • 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 Hopkins Community Education – Katie Williams, director 952.988.4070 • 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

Parent & Community Satisfaction We’re honored by the level of trust that our parents and taxpayers have extended to us. We are committed to keeping this trust through transparency and frequent communication.

District residents have given high ratings to the quality of their schools, the performance of the school board, administrators, and especially teachers.

Residents also strongly believe that Hopkins Public Schools is a good investment for their tax dollars.

Parent and community surveys conducted by Decision Resources. Typically, randomly selected households are contacted in the Hopkins Public Schools attendance area, surveying both parents and non-parents.

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A dynamic community of more than 7,200 students and 1,200 employees.

From our Superintendent Welcome to the 2013-14 school year!

Our community can be proud of the student accomplishments detailed in this 2013 Annual Report to the Community. This document showcases the work talented educators can accomplish within a dynamic and diverse student body. It is an honor to be a leader in a community that provides quality experiences for kids and families.

The data displayed in this report is shaped and influenced by many individuals who work to make Hopkins Public Schools a place for kids to explore, build community, and excel. It reflects a caring and child-centered staff that has a passion for engaging students in a variety of learning experiences and content.

Contents Year of Inspiration • 4 Elementary Achievement • 8 Junior High Achievement • 9 High School Achievement • 10 Financial Overview • 11

Our mission of excellence I encourage you to examine the basic data of student achievement in writing, mathematics, and reading. These are important subjects for our students’ futures. However, I want the community to know that students excel in many other areas that are not reflected by standardized tests. Hopkins students achieve in Advanced Placement courses, athletics, educational technology, numerous clubs, internships, and competitions, to name a few. Student interest and creativity are central to our mission of Excellence for Every School, Every Student, Every Day.

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Visit us, get involved Please feel free to contact me, or any one of our principals to see what is happening in our classrooms and programs throughout Hopkins Public Schools. We value your community support, and I want to personally extend an invitation for you to get involved, visit a school and witness the achievement of our students first-hand.

Best wishes for a successful 2013-14 school year!

John Schultz, Ph.D., Superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools

YearNewofinitiatives I nspiration Expanding our World Language Opportunities to

Prepare Hopkins Students for the Global World Spanish Instruction Comes to All Elementary Schools

Advanced Language Options in Our Secondary Schools

Starting this school year, all Hopkins kindergarten and first grade classrooms have Spanish language instruction integrated into the regular curriculum.

Spanish language instruction will expand yearly until all elementary grades have the integrated curriculum. The addition of our new Spanish language program into the elementary curriculum aligns with the competitive World Language opportunities offered at the junior and senior high schools.

In addition to our already strong selection of World Language classes — which includes six levels of World Language classes, along with six College in the Schools classes — we have expanded our immersion options at the secondary level.

Elementary Spanish language program implementation: • In kindergarten and grade 1, children have Spanish instruction three times each week.

• A grade level is added each year through grade 6.

• The curriculum is focused both on Spanish language proficiency and cultural knowledge.

• Class instruction is primarily in Spanish.

• Hopkins students who receive Spanish instruction throughout their entire elementary experience will be ready for Spanish Level II when they reach junior high. Students have advanced-level course offerings available though high school, most of which provide college credit.

As a District, we believe that the future for our children will undoubtedly hold numerous opportunities in other cultures. Adding a World Language to the elementary curriculum is an excellent learning opportunity for our students. Research has shown — time and time again — that learning other languages has a positive effect on intellectual growth, improves understanding of a child’s native language, provides the opportunity to experience other cultures, and gives students a head start in the language requirements needed for college.

Spanish Immersion and Chinese Immersion Hopkins will soon be offering two immersion programs at the secondary level. Starting this school year, the advanced Spanish track, Juntos, will expand to become the Juntos Spanish Immersion program at North Junior High. Additionally, in the 2014-2015 school year, the Chinese Immersion program will begin at West Junior High, just as the pioneer XinXing class is entering junior high.

Both immersion programs will offer at least two content courses (such as Science, Language Arts, Literature and Culture, or History) in Spanish or Chinese respectively. The programs will expand course offerings as they grow at the secondary level. This school year, grade 9 Juntos Spanish Immersion students will be able to take Juntos 3, an AP (Advanced Placement) course capable of earning college credit.

Students who stay on an accelerated immersion track can earn a wealth of college credits — up to 16 college credits from immersion courses alone.

Advanced Juntos Spanish Immersion Track: grade 7

Juntos 1: Spanish Literature & Language + Earth or Life Science (in Spanish)

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Juntos: AP Spanish Language + possible Physical Science (in Spanish) 3 semester credits possible grade 10

Juntos 4: AP Spanish Literature 3 semester credits possible grade 12

Spanish College in the Schools Level 6 5 semester credits - U of M

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Spanish College in the Schools Level 5 5 semester credits - U of M

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Healthy Choices, Healthy Learners Hopkins leads the way when it comes to nutrition, from serving locally grown produce and unprocessed foods, to minimizing use of heat-and-serve foods.

At Hopkins, we are nationally recognized for our healthy school environments, which promote proper nutrition and physical activity. Researched-based keys to our healthy schools include:

• Whole foods – minimally processed.

• Minimal use of heat-and-serve foods.

• Regular physical activity.

• Scratch cooking.

Additionally, we integrate wellness into our schools, some of our initiatives include: • Our Farm-to-School program links children to local small- and mid-sized farms and ranches that provide fresh and healthy fruits, vegetables, and meats that are served at school.

• Some elementary schools hold recess before lunch to ensure students have enough time to eat and return to class ready to focus.

• Active classrooms with stability balls for chairs allow students to bounce and wiggle. Research has shown that constant movement can increase brainpower. Active classrooms also have “brain breaks” that allow students to perform quick energizer activities.

New in student nutrition for the 2013-14 School Year Students will be greeted this school year with a variety of tasty lunch options, less processed foods, and even more items made from scratch.

Highlights include: • A homemade tomato sauce using locally grown tomatoes.

• Enough homemade pickles to last through January, eliminating the food dyes found in most commercially canned pickles.

• A new concept, Meatless Mondays, when students will be served entrées that feature plant-based proteins, like garden frittatas, baha bake, tofu products, and black bean burgers.

All six Hopkins elementary schools are recipients of the Healthier U.S. School Challenge Bronze Award.

Flipping the Classroom Flipping the classroom moves the direct instruction out of the classroom to create a more individual experience in the classroom. It’s applied learning, and it works really well with math.

— Anthony Padrnos, Hopkins High School Math Teacher

Teachers at Hopkins High School are implementing an innovative teaching style, Flipping the Classroom. Using this model, students do homework in class and watch lectures delivered through short video clips at home.

Math teacher Anthony Padrnos has studied this model at length — it’s even the subject of his master’s thesis. By flipping his geometry and pre-calculus class last year, he noticed promising results in academic achievement, specifically among students who were average or struggling in math. He is also able to push his high-achieving students into a deeper level of learning, creating a customized, rigorous curriculum to meet their needs.

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International Baccalaureate at Hopkins Junior Highs Creating Rigourous, Relevant, and Global Learning Experiences at Our Junior Highs Hopkins Public Schools is transitioning to International Baccalaureate (IB) at the junior-high level. This exciting, world-class curriculum will provide a framework for learning that encourages our junior- high students to be creative, critical, and reflective thinkers. The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) provides our learners with the global aptitude they will need to navigate the 21st century world.

The Transition Both of our junior highs are International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate Schools. In the 2013-14 school year, each school will begin to implement components of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) in grades 7, 8, and 9. In the 2014-15 school year, both of the junior highs will go through authorization to become IB World Schools.

This is great for our junior highs because it will truly help prepare all students for life and work in the 21st century. IB World Schools emphasize the critical thinking, communication skills, and global perspectives that are essential for everyone in our rapidly changing world.

Todd Roudabush, IB coordinator for Hopkins Public Schools.

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IB Implementation Timeline Spring 2013 • IB Candidate School status for Hopkins junior highs.

• Implementation of the IB Learner Profile and philosophy

School Year 2013-14 • Implementation of IB units

School Year 2014-15 • Class schedule change — 2014-15 • Year of Authorization (IB World School recognition)

About the Middle Years Program (MYP) Designed for students ages 11 to 16, the MYP provides a framework for learning that encourages students to become creative, critical, and reflective thinkers. An international education model, the MYP allows all students to participate in a rigorous program and curriculum that promotes healthy relationships, ethical responsibility, and personal challenge.

Rigorous and Internationally Focused Curriculum IB provides us with an exciting set of tools to expand on and increase rigor in universal and authentic ways including: • A second language requirement.

• A culmination project in grade 9.

• An inquiry approach to learning and concept-based units.

• Global contexts — connecting classroom learning to the real world.

Relevant, Global Learning The IB programs increase the understanding of languages and cultures, and explore globally significant ideas and issues. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding, and global engagement — qualities essential for life in the 21st century.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math It’s what everyone is talking about.

At Hopkins, it’s already here.

STEM is not just about learning science, technology, engineering, and math in silos. The most effective and authentic STEM learning is a hands-on integration of all these disciplines, through experiments and development of real-world problem-solving skills.

Our commitment to preparing students for a highly technical future has led Hopkins Public Schools to integrate STEM curriculum into all of our schools. Our curriculum, our teachers, and our extensive technology are all geared toward giving our students the extra edge in these disciplines.

Our Advanced STEM Curriculum Our nationally recognized and researched elementary core STEM curriculum, Engineering is Elementary (EiE), was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and funded by a Cargill Foundation grant. We are one of only three school districts in Minnesota to have this advanced curriculum, and are proud of its quality and substance.

At our secondary level, our hands-on, nationally recognized STEM curriculum, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), adds rigor and relevance to traditional technical programs and academics.

Students have opportunities to create, design, and invent robots, rockets, and cars, applying what they are learning in math and science to real-world challenges.

Our teachers are the key to successful STEM learning. They have been trained on not just the curriculum, but the philosophy of integrating all of the disciplines into their everyday course work. In short, our teachers “get it.” And they teach it.

The Hopkins School District is endorsed by the Minnesota High Tech Association for its leading efforts with STEM.

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Achie vement Our Elementary Schools [PreK-6] Our six elementary schools serve students in preschool through grade 6. The elementary curriculum is rigorous and responsive, allowing each of our students to reach his or her potential.

Beyond the basic skills of literacy, math, sciences, social studies, arts, Spanish language, and physical education, our teachers tap into the unique needs of each learner. Each of our elementary schools offers a host of special services and opportunities, including: • Gifted and Talented Services starting in kindergarten.

• STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning that begins for all students in kindergarten.

• Both orchestra and band.

Spotlight: MCA Testing The 2013 Reading MCA test was based, for the first time, on the rigorous national standards, called the Common Core Standards. We are pleased that at every grade level, Hopkins students outperformed the state on this more difficult test.

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• A variety of special support services, including specialist teachers in music, physical education, and media/technology.

• State-of-the-art technology, including interactive whiteboards, iPads, and a classroom microphone amplification systems.

In our Chinese Immersion, XinXing Academy XinXing Academy students continue to lead the way in Minnesota.

For the fourth consecutive year, 100 percent of second-grade student passed the YCT3 (Youth Chinese Test), an international standardized Chinese proficiency test. The test measures three categories — listening, reading and writing.

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• A staff of specialists, including a nurse, speech pathologist, social worker, psychologist, counselor, and special education teachers.

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MCA Mathematics results are based on Minnesota standards. Our students met or exceeded state performance levels in the majority of grade levels.

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Reinforcing Literacy Through Theatre Thanks to a Cargill grant, Hopkins Public Schools and Stages Theatre have joined forces to create a unique 24-week literacy residency that pairs performance artists with Hopkins kindergarten teachers. Working in collaboration, they develop theatre activities that reinforce the existing curriculum, especially around literacy.

Last year, many full-day kindergarten classes developed digital stories as part of the literacy residency. The Lobster Who Thought She Was a Crab was created by Tanglen students in Ms. Erstad’s kindergarten class with storyteller and teaching artist Katie Knutson. Students narrated this inspiring story, watch it here:

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Achievement Our Junior High Schools [7-9] Our two junior high schools, North Junior High and West Junior High, offer a highly personalized program for grades 7-9, and both are recognized nationally as schools of academic excellence.

Spotlight: GRAD Testing

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The GRAD (Graduation GRAD Written Composition Required Assessment for State Hopkins Diploma) was the 2012-13 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 state-mandated measure 100% of graduation standards 95.9% 93.9% 95% 93.8% in reading, writing, and 91.9% math. The GRAD Test of 89.1% 90% 87.8% Written Composition was administered to students in 85% grade 9. Hopkins students 80% State Hopkins did extremely well on the grade 9 Written Composition test, with 93.9 percent of students passing.

Spotlight: EXPLORE Testing The EXPLORE® program is designed to help students in grades 8 and 9 explore a broad range of options for their future. Students are tested in Reading, Math, English, and Science. EXPLORE prepares students not only for their high school coursework, but for their post-high school choices as well. It marks an important beginning for a student’s future academic and career success. In Hopkins, students take the EXPLORE test in grade 8. The EXPLORE test is the first of a sequence of tests, including the PLAN test given to all Hopkins students in grade 10, and the ACT test offered to juniors. The results from each measure can be compared to note student growth and areas of interest.

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Hopkins challenges the capabilities of digital content and devices to enhance and transform learning.

Digital Curriculum in Our Junior High Schools Hopkins junior high students have swapped textbooks for iPads, but digital curriculum is not just about hardware. At Hopkins, digital curriculum is thoughtfully integrated into junior high classrooms, creating more dynamic, relevant and engaging learning experiences for students.

Highly trained technology integration specialists support teachers by transforming curriculum to a digital platform and strengthening it by adding higher levels of critical thinking and engagement. Having support in the classroom is crucial for busy teachers who don’t have time to rewrite curriculum or become their own tech support.

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Most technology integration specialists at Hopkins are Google Certified Teachers, meaning they have completed a rigorous training that demonstrates a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects important for troubleshooting and working with teachers, and how to use technology in an educational setting.

The teachers at Hopkins are always interested in what is best for kids and transforming their lessons to make the child’s experience the best it can be. If they have someone coming to them saying this is something I have tried and it works well, the teachers are open to that.

— Becky Fritz, Hopkins Integration Specialist

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Achievement Our High School [10-12] Ready for Life, Prepared for the World

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Hopkins High School brings all of our students together for grades 10, 11, and 12. The comprehensive program is designed for students with differing passions and dreams, including AP (Advanced Placement), College in the Schools, honors classes, STEM/Project Lead the Way classes, vocational training opportunities, and foundations classes. In addition to regular coursework, students may elect to participate in internships, community involvement programs, or independent study.

The ACT is one of the most popular tests used to predict how well a student is prepared for post-secondary life. Hopkins High School administers this voluntary test four times a year. Students in Minnesota more commonly take the ACT test, as the scores are frequently required for admission into Midwest colleges and universities.

Hopkins High School Named One of America’s Most Challenging Schools Hopkins High School was named one of “America’s Most Challenging Schools” by The Washington Post. Hopkins High School ranked 22nd in the state and 183rd in the Midwest region. Nationwide, only 9 percent of the 22,000 high schools evaluated made the grade.

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• 16 total credit opportunities each year, compared to only 12 in a traditional six-period schedule.

• Students to fit in numerous AP and advanced courses, while still being in one or more music groups, art classes, and other electives.

• Students to take two levels of math, science, or world language in a single year, meaning many students take levels 5 and 6 of world languages, and can also accelerate their math and science.

In addition to an extensive selection of AP courses, Hopkins is one of the few high schools that offers six levels of world languages.

Creativity & Talents Hopkins is also proud of its award-winning art and music programs, high-performing athletics, and numerous clubs. With all of the options, Hopkins High School cultivates students’ special interests and talents.

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Hopkins High School offers approximately 250 courses in 15 subject areas. These courses are either one, two, three, or four terms in length in an innovative four-block schedule that offers our students maximum opportunities and choices. It allows:

In 2013, 72% of Hopkins senior high students took the ACT.

In 2013, 72 percent (484 students) of Hopkins High School seniors took the ACT tests. The composite score is 23.8, which is an increase from last year and higher than the state average.

Hopkins High School earned a place on the list by offering challenging courses and welcoming all students to take those courses. Hopkins High School has 19 AP classes and seven College in the Schools classes, and continues to grow both programs.

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In-Depth Test Results Full MCA data is available in detail on our website. Of special note in 2013, Hopkins grade 11 students showed improvement of more than 5 percent as compared to 2012 results on the MCA-III Mathematics standards. The high school has steadily increased its percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency since the more difficult Minnesota standards were first tested in 2011.

All testing data can be found at www.HopkinsSchools.org/annualreport as soon as the data is released.

Achievement

Advanced Placement and College in the Schools Advanced Placement (AP) Hopkins High School has one of the most extensive Advanced Placement (AP) programs in the state. We offer 19 AP courses to Hopkins students. In 2013, 617 Hopkins students took one or more AP exams. Of those AP exams, 692 achieved scores high enough to earn college credit. In addition, 155 students earned AP Scholar Honors from the College Board, of these: • 65 qualified for AP Scholar Honors.

• 39 qualified for AP Scholars with Honors.

• 48 qualified for AP Scholars with Distinction.

• 3 qualified for National AP Scholars.

70% of taken AP exams earn college credit.

Hopkins currently offers the following AP and CiS classes: • AP European History Art Department • AP Government & • AP Drawing & Painting Portfolio Politics: US • AP Ceramics Portfolio • AP Jewelry & Metal-Smithing Portfolio • AP Government & Politics: Comparative Language Arts • AP Macroeconomics • AP Language & Composition Mathematics

College in the Schools (CiS) In cooperation with the University of Minnesota, our College in the Schools classes allow students to earn University of Minnesota college credits as well as Hopkins High School graduation credits. In the 2012-13 school year, 277 Hopkins students registered for College in the Schools classes. Together, they earned 1,329 credits. If the students had to pay the usual University of Minnesota college tuition for these credits, the cost incurred would have been $616,000.

• AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC Sciences • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • CiS Anatomy & Physiology Social Studies • AP US History • AP World History

Technology Education • AP Photography Portfolio • AP Computer Science World Languages • AP Spanish Language [Juntos] • CiS French 5 • CiS French 6 • CiS German 5 • CiS German 6 • CiS Spanish 5 • CiS Spanish 6

Exceptional Art Accolades

State and National Art Awards Hopkins High School art and photography students won an impressive 29 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards: 10 Gold Keys, 8 Silver Keys, and 11 Honorable Mentions.

Additionally, two Hopkins High School students won National Scholastic Art Awards — Michael Semahge and Claire Hoober.

Michael won a National Gold Key award for his drawing “5 O’Clock Shadow,” at right, which was also named an American Vision Nominee and was one of five pieces chosen for the “Best of Show” category. Michael attended the National Awards Ceremony in New York City this summer.

Claire’s painting, “Crashing Waves,” above, won a National Silver Key.

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Our accountability is award-winning Financial O ver vie w Financial Management

Consistently Recognized for Fiscal Leadership

To help us meet our educational goals, the Hopkins District is committed to fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. This ensures that maximum resources reach our classrooms.

The Hopkins District has invested 90 percent of its General Fund resources in School-Level Education Services (see graph below), with 6 percent spent on transportation of students and the remaining 4 percent spent on District administration.

Budget Stability During the last five years, the District has built a healthy fund balance, a reserve that has helped the District weather the state aid and tax shifts that have affected all Minnesota school districts. Hopkins has not had to borrow for cash flow purposes in the last six years.

Hopkins Public Schools has been recognized for its high level of financial accountability and transparency. Awards for fiscal excellence include: • Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the ASBO (Association of School Business Officials International): Hopkins Public Schools received this award for its high-quality Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2012. This is the third consecutive year the District has received the award.

• The Minnesota Department of Education has awarded Hopkins Public Schools with its School Finance Award for five of the last six years.

Hopkins has a bond rating of Aa2 from Moody’s Investor Services.

There are only a handful of school districts in Minnesota that have higher bond ratings than Hopkins.

Hopkins Public Schools has an Aa2 bond rating from Moody’s Investor Services.

Our Expenses by Program Area

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Budgeted Fiscal Year 2013-14 Consolidated Financial Report by Program Area of Expense

Budgeted Fiscal Year 2013-14 General Fund Revenue by Source Code

Budgeted Fiscal Year 2013-14 General Fund Expenses by Object Code

(excluding Capital Fund revenue) Federal 4%

District-Level Administration 4%

Property Taxes 21% Rental & Other 4%

Transportation 6%

Interest 0% Fees, Charges 1%

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Purchased Services 14% Salaries and Benefits 83%

Cor nersto nes Our foundation and accountability Our Curriculum

Teachers

Hopkins Public Schools has a clearly articulated, developmentally appropriate curriculum that taps into the potential of all learners and encourages them to thrive. A multitude of electives, extra-curricular activities, pilot programs, and initiatives that reflect current trends and 21st century learning are regularly updated and implemented. A blend of traditional and exploratory learning experiences is designed to inspire students and invoke their curiosity.

Our teachers are our most valuable assets. They are well educated and hold the skills necessary to provide a world-class education to all of our learners — 80 percent of Hopkins teachers have a Master’s degree or higher.

Rigor and Choice Students at both the junior and senior high levels can choose from a wide selection of elective classes, allowing them to explore their interests and talents on a deeper level. The comprehensive program, designed for students with differing passions and interests, includes Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Schools, honors classes, FLEX courses, vocational training opportunities, and foundations classes.

In addition to regular coursework, students may elect to participate in internships, mentorships, community involvement programs, or independent study.

Comprehensive AP Program Hopkins High School has one of the strongest AP (Advanced Placement) programs in Minnesota. We offer a wide variety of AP classes, which all Hopkins students are encouraged to enroll in. The AP program offers students the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams.

Gifted and Talented Our most gifted learners are served by Hopkins Gifted and Talented Services (HGTS). These services begin as early as kindergarten and extend through grade 12. The gifted and talented program offers a variety of options that are open to students who qualify, and also to students who want to self-select into more rigorous courses. To guide this process, Hopkins is one of the few districts in the state to have a full-time gifted and talented coordinator at each of its schools.

18% of elementary students received Hopkins Gifted and Talented Services in 2012-13.

In addition, our teachers have earned state and national honors for their knowledge and professionalism. According to a 2012 resident survey, 86 percent of the community strongly supports the job performance of Hopkins teachers.

Education of our Teachers

80% of Hopkins E-12 teachers have Master’s degrees or higher.

How We Measure Standardized tests are given for a variety of reasons, including: reporting student progress and achievement; evaluating curriculum and instruction; identifying student strengths and weaknesses; comparing Hopkins Public Schools students with national, state, and other norms; and identifying students who may benefit from special programs.

Below is a sampling of the most common tests we use for assessment: Test

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MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments)

State-mandated to fulfill NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and measures of student progress in reading, math, science, and written composition.

• Student and school progress reports

• Grades 3–8 reading and math • Grade 10 reading • Grade 11 math • Grades 5, 8, and 10 science

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)

District-purchased, computer-adapted tests with national measures in reading, math, and language arts.

To obtain the national comparison, instant response tests, and measure growth over time.

• Administered to students up to four times a year.

• District-wide test given in grades 3–6 in fall for reading and math.

Explore, PLAN, & Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)

State offered national norm standardized tests in reading (social studies included), math, English, and science.

Informing student academic progress, interests and career plans before graduation.

• Test in fall • EXPLORE for grades 8 & 9 • PLAN for grade 10 • PSAT for grade 11

GRAD (Graduation Required Assessment for Diploma) Writing– grade 9

State-mandated measures of graduation standards in reading, math, and written composition.

• Certify students for graduation

• Writing test at grade 9, grade 10 reading, and grade 11 math.

• 2012-13 is the last year Hopkins administered the GRAD test.

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Communit y Who We Serve

Building a great place to live —

• All preschool programs now Hands include STEM on!

Science Camps (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities, made possible by a grant to provide enhanced classroom materials.

Introducing Hop-Kids!

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ACT Prep

Grades 10-12 Gain the skills you need to help get your best score on the ACT Test. Learn proven, effective strategies — time management skills, when to guess, how to use a calculator efficiently, and how to effectively manage the writing section — taught by an experienced instructor. Classes are scheduled to coordinate with testing dates. #Y401: 2 sessions - limit 30 $59 A: Jan. 30 & Feb. 6 7:00-9:30 pm B: Apr. 3 & Apr. 10 7:00-9:30 pm HHS-Hopkins High School W221

mannerly manners® Rules!

Grades 2-8 What will set your child apart and give him or her an edge in a competitive world? Whether playing sports, participating in clubs, making friends, or dealing with teachers — social skills are what give us an edge. This course covers introductions, the importance of a smile, posture, conversation skills, table manners and more.

Students learn fun, easy-to-follow, interactive character-building exercises that build selfconfidence. Class includes: individual attention, 49-page guidebook, handouts to support lessons, breaks with snack and water, dessert meal for table manners session, and a certificate of completion. Lunch is included in the fee. Parents are welcome to observe. To learn more visit www.mannerlymanners.com. #Y675: 1 session - limit 16 $139 A: Sat., Feb. 9 9:00 am-4:00 pm B: Sat., Apr. 13 9:00 am-4:00 pm IKE-Eisenhower Community Center 213

Celebrate Community!

Be a part of the fun, entertainment, art, and fight against hunger.

What is Empty Bowls? Through this community event, funds are raised for ResourceWest and the Intercongregational Communities Association (ICA) to help feed families in our community.

Find Out How You Can Make a Difference: There are many ways to participate! Contact Barb Westmoreland, Hopkins School District Family Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator, at 952-988-4069 or email Barb.Westmoreland@HopkinsSchools.org

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Caring Youth Awards 2013

www.HopkinsSchools.org/katy #P503: Free, registration requested Thurs., Mar. 7, 6:30-8:45 pm

Know a young person who Eisenhower Community Center shows an ongoing awareness Free Parent Ed class: of others through volunteerCoachable Moments ing or other activities? ConStrategies to help your teen feel sider nominating him or her accountable and successful. for a 2013 Caring Youth award! #P502: Free, registration requested Nominations for the 2013 Car- Tu., Feb. 5-Mar. 5, 6:30-8:00 pm ing Youth awards are due by No class Feb. 12, 26 Friday, February 1, 2013.

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School House Rock Live, Jr: The Musical!

Bring the family to one of the musical theater’s most innovative shows. Performed by Hopkins West Junior High students.

March 8, 7:30 p.m.

March 9, 7:30 p.m.

March 10, 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $6/adults, $5 students/ seniors, 5 and under free Hopkins High School 2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka

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Register & download our full class descriptions at:

HopkinsCommunityEd.org 952-988-4070

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Early childhood is a crucial time of development for our youngest community members. We understand how important the early years are, and support families during this amazing time.

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Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher.

Our affordable ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) classes can help with that role. We offer both weekly and special topic classes.

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Preschool can be vital in preparation for kindergarten. We offer three quality preschool options: a full-day, year-round option at Stepping Stones Preschool; a flexible half-day, part-week option at Kaleidoscope Preschool; and Ready4K, a free half-day, Monday-Friday preschool for low income families. We have at least one preschool option at each of our elementary school sites, and at Harley Hopkins Family Center.

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Curious Minds One-Time Parent-Child Classe Sticky Structures

Ages 3-6 with adult Work with your young engineer to create structures using foam adhesion, what shapes work the best, how long structures last, materials home to create more structures and continue the fun! #29262: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, June 11 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

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Away We Go!

Ages 3-6 with adult You and your young scientist will experiment with different aero to understand the forces of flight: weight, lift, drag, and thrust. W parachutes, and helicopters that you can take home to continue #29263: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, June 18 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

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Chomp, Slurp, Toot!

Ages 3-6 with adult Together we will become biologists and learn how the digestive the different steps in the process of digestion, we will create a h #29264: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, June 25 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

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Something Special about Seeds

Ages 3-6 with adult Be a botanist and get out your magnifying glasses as we explore seeds. We’ll dissect fruits and seeds, examine the way seeds trav #29265: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, July 9 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

Hopkins Community Education summer youth camps & activities:

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Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services summer youth camps & activities:

www.eminnetonka.com

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Looking for more great summer activities for your older children?

Both Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education offer exciting summer programs for school-age youth. Visit their websites for more information, or check out the links at www.Hop-Kids.com.

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Summer 2013

Super fun for your little one! www.Hop-Kids.com • 952-988-4070

Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education.

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Special Opportun ities Friday Night Live

Grades 5-6 Maximize fun with friends at North Junior High at this special event for all 5th and 6th graders. Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, Xbox Kinect, PS3, and a magic tourney. Dancing to a DJ and Dance Dance Revolution.

Snacks available for purchase. The pool will also be open for swimming. Event is supervised by Kids & Company staff professionals and gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior high building.

Registration is required by Thursday, Mar. 7 — no refunds. Student pick-up is promptly at 8:30! #Y637: 1 session-limit 250 $15 Fri., Mar. 8 6:30-8:30 pm NJH-North Junior High

Youth Our programs for youth are varied, and concentrate on ensuring children are supported in their learning, engaged during out-of-school time in safe and supportive environments, and able to develop a myriad of interests.

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Grades 7-9 Auditions for Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Discover the fun of this musical based on the popular 1970s television show Schoolhouse Rock! Director Robbie Mancina is holding auditions on January 14 and 15 for West Junior High students. No experience necessary. Opportunities for students interested in crew as well! Performances are March 8, 9, & 10 at Hopkins High School. More information about the auditions can be found at the Welcome Center at West Junior High. #Y222 : limit 20 $100 (fee applies if you are cast in the play) Mon.-Thu., Jan. 22-Feb. 28 2:45-4:45 pm West Junior High

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Summer Field Biology at Ahead!

Wolf Ridge Environmental Camp Grades 5-12 Plan now for fun this summer with a great Hopkins tradition that has been offered to youth for over 25 years — Summer Field Biology!

Experience rock-wall climbing, tree-top adventure rope courses, canoeing and kayaking, compass skills and orienteering, hikes overlooking Lake Superior, friends, laughs, campfires, s’mores, and much more! Cost includes transportation, field trips, lodging, meals, and staffing. Learn more about Wolf Ridge Environmental Center, visit www.wolf-ridge.org. Participant information packets mailed in June. #YS902 : limit 85 $475 Hopkins Pre-camp Day date and time TBA (typically in July) July 15-19 Wolf Ridge Environmental Camp

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Youth Enrichment classes and activities offer the chance for youth to try out and develop new interests in a fun environment. Some of our popular before- and after-school, or summer classes include art, science, chess, sports, music, lego blocks, languages, dance, STEM, and more.

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ premier state-accredited before- and after-school childcare program, operating at each of the District’s six elementary schools from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also open on school vacation days and during the summer, the fee-based Kids & Company’s daily programs enhance literacy and language development.

Our 2013 Youth Programming Achievements • More than 1,000 learners were served through Kids & Company and KinderConnection throughout the year.

• Hopkins Preschools enrolled 415 young learners in 2012-13.

• Camp Royal, a new summer program for K-6 graders, enrolled 1,200 students at Eisenhower Community Center in sports, art, music, theater, cooking, science and dance classes.

• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) served 543 children, ages birth to five years, along with 583 adults.

• We increased before- and after-school activities for all students at each elementary school.

• Through home visits, early childhood staff visited more than 250 families with young children.

• Our new junior high after-school and summer program, L.E.A.D., began in summer 2013.

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Questions? Call us at 952-988-4080 or visit us online www.HopkinsSchools.org/Kids

We’re committed to equal access for all our Hopkins Public Schools students. If you are concerned about pricing, scholarships for activities are available (limited). Please call: 952-988-4070 for information.

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Grades 7-12 Learn strategy and skill in one of the fastest growing games. Join your friends in doubles and singles as you perfect the skills you learned in class. This has been a very popular class, register early to secure your spot. All equipment is provided. #Y628: 6 sessions - limit 34 $49 Mon. & Thurs., Jan. 17-Feb. 14 3:00-5:00 pm No class Jan. 21, 31, Feb. 7 NJH-North Junior High Activity Structure 1

Kids & Company provides high quality school-age before- and after-school care, on school vacation days, and during the summer. We have great activities lined up for Spring Break, register now and join the fun!

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Make plans now for spring and summer at Kids & Company!

Spring Break is March 25-29 — reserve your child’s space today!

View the night sky using the Lawrence Sauter Telescope, located in the observatory at the Eisenhower Community Center. Under the guidance of trained volunteers, discover the moon, planets, stars and constellations. Each viewing is limited to 15 participants. Reservations are required. Group reservations available. A $2-donation for adults, $1 for students, and $35 for groups is requested. Must be age 7 and older. Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/Observatory.

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Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ nationally accredited extended-day child care program. Kids & Company provides high quality school-age care before- and after-school, on school vacation days, and during the summer.

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Join us Saturday afternoons for a season of fun, family open swimming at Eisenhower Community Center pool. Lifeguards are on duty during all open family swim hours. Swimmers must furnish their own suits and towels. Only US Coast Guard-approved flotation devices may be used in district pools. All youth swimmers must be accompanied by an 18-year-old who is dressed to swim. Swimmers may use approved masks/goggles, fins, and snorkels. We urge all swimmers to leave all valuables at home as we are not responsible for lost/stolen articles. No discounts. Please register in Eisenhower Community Center Reception area before heading to the pool – only $7.00/family. #Y617: 10 sessions $7 per family, per session – come to one or all Sat., Jan. 12-Mar. 16 1:00-3:00 pm IKE-Eisenhower Community Ctr Pool

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Keynote speaker: Katy Smith, 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and parent educator

Tuesday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Be the Best you Can Be — Teens Only

Grades 6-12 What will set your teen apart? Whether playing sports, participating in clubs, making friends, or dealing with teachers, social skills are what give us an edge. Mannerly Manners® supports family values and helps teens with some of those difficult choices in life – from college and job interviews – to feeling comfortable in social situations. Research studies show that 85% of success in life depends on our social skills! Our “manners for everyday life™” teaches communication, appearance, and leadership skills on such topics as interviewing for a job/college, posture, introductions, formal table manners, and much more. We give teens the tools to increase their confidence!

Class includes: individual attention, 49-page guidebook, handouts to support lessons, breaks with snack and water, dessert meal, and a certificate of completion. Parents are welcome to observe. Bag lunch included in class fee. #Y679: 1 session - limit 16 $139 Sat., May 11 9:00 am-4:00 pm IKE-Eisenhower Community Center 213

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Tell Me a Tale

Ages 4-6 Each week your child will step into the delightful world of folk tales through singing, instrument play and ensemble development, creative movement, games, crafts, and more. The five tales represent the diverse, humorous, folk legacy of a variety of cultures and eras. Introduce your child to a world of music and imagination! Parents join in the last 15 minutes of class. Required materials fee of $35 payable at first class. Materials include: CD, instrument, book and 5 story cards. #29210: 5 sessions-limit 8 $75 Tuesdays, July 2-30 10:00-11:00 am Glen Lake Activity Center – Excelsior Room

Funding for Community Education programs and services is a combination of fees for activities, local levies, grants, and state and federal aid. Programs and services are all self-supported in Community Education, with no financial support from the District General Fund (K12 teachers and programs funding). !Vamos Spanish!

Grades K-5 Join us for this dynamic and interactive class! Learn to communicate in Spanish and explore Spanish cultures. Join us for a Spanish language learning adventure! Open to grades K-5 and appropriate for students with or without previous Spanish experience. Visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/ VamosSpanish for more details. No refunds given on or after the first day of class. #Y701 Alice Smith-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Tu., Feb. 5-Apr. 16 8:20-9:20 am No class Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 9 AS-Alice Smith Elementary 18 #Y701 Eisenhower-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Tu., Feb. 5-Apr. 2 3:35-4:35 pm No class Mar. 26 EEs-Eisenhower Elementary Classroom #Y701 Glen Lake-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Thurs., Feb. 7-Apr. 11 3:35-4:35 pm No class Mar. 14, 28 GL-Glen Lake Elementary School 106A #Y701 Meadowbrook-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Wed., Feb. 6-Apr. 3 8:20-9:20 am No class Mar. 27 MB-Meadowbrook Elementary School Classroom Y701 Tanglen-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Wed., Feb. 6-Apr. 3 3:35-4:35 pm No class Mar. 27 TG-Tanglen Elementary School 116A #Y701 Gatewood-W/S: 8 sessions - limit 15 $114 Mon., Feb. 4-Apr. 15 8:20-9:20 am No class Feb. 18, Mar. 25, Apr. 1 GW-Gatewood Elementary 122

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• Hop-Kids, a new preschool program in partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services, enrolled 620 preschoolers in sports, art, science, and other classes.

Creatures at the Ocean

Ages 18 months-4 years old In just five lessons, you and your child will experience a summer’s worth of music, stories, and activities created to inspire a lifetime of musical learning! We’ll sing songs about dolphins, whales and crabs; do movement activities with parachutes and beach balls; and play a variety of instruments like ocean drums and seashell clackers. Join us for a mini vacation to the ocean! Required materials fee of $30 payable at first class. Materials include: CD, musical instrument, 10 picture cards and 5 music folders. Parent participation required. #29209: 5 sessions-limit 12 $60 Tuesdays, July 2-30 9:00-9:45 am Glen Lake Activity Center – Excelsior Room

Empty Bowls

Adult & Child empty Bowls Pottery Workshop

Ages 6+ with one adult Be a part of the Empty Bowls fundraiser by enrolling in this class.

Each child and adult will build two bowls by hand.

Donate one to Empty Bowls and keep the other bowl.

Fee includes all materials. #Y218: 2 sessions - limit 14 $14/person A: Feb. 2 & Feb. 16 9:00-11:00 am B: Feb. 2 & Feb. 16 12:00-2:00 pm C: Feb. 2 & Feb. 16 2:30-4:30 pm D: Feb. 9 & Feb. 23 9:00-11:00 am E: Feb. 9 & Feb. 23 12:00-2:00 pm F: Feb. 9 & Feb. 23 2:30-4:30 pm IKE-Eisenhower Community Center 167

Alice Smith Elementary 801 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins Eisenhower Elementary 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 3. Gatewood Elementary 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka 4. Glen Lake Activity Center 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka 5. Glen Lake Elementary 4801 Woodridge Rd, Minnetonka 6. Glen Lake Golf Course 14350 County Road 62, Minnetonka 7. Glen Lake Park Field (Optimists Field) 5240 Glenview Dr, Minnetonka 8. Lone Lake Park 5624 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka 9. Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka 10. Minnetonka Ice Arena 3401 Williston Road, Minnetonka 11. Shady Oak Beach 5200 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka 12. Williston Fitness Center 14509 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka

Partner: Kindermusik

We partner with Kindermusik, one of the world’s most respected names in musical learning, for our preschool-age music program. From birth to age 7, Kindermusik will help your child develop emotional, social, cognitive, language, physical, as well as musical skills with its child-centered curricula.

Kindermusik believes that every child is musical, and should experience the joy and learning music brings to life.

Hopkins Community Education has the highest participation and positive rating in the metro area. Nearly 62 percent of Hopkins School District residents are aware of the various Community Education programs and, Celebrating 15 years! of those residents, more than 91 percent gave us a positive rating.

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Curious Minds Weekly: Summer Science Program

Ages: Entering Kindergarten-Entering First Grade Young scientists will put their imagination to great work in our summer science program. We’ll build and design sticky structures using the principle of adhesion, create a huge human digestion system, experiment with aerodynamics by designing and crafting paper airplanes, become underwater oceanograph excavate a shipwreck, and more. This is a drop-off class for stud entering kindergarten and 1st grade in fall 2013. #29261: 6 sessions-limit 20 $69 Tuesdays, June 11-July 23, (no class July 2) 10:30-11:1 Glen Lake Elementary

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Science Explorers: Mixture Madness

Ages 3 ½-6 Pour, mix, measure, and stir! In Mixture Madness you will be exploring the world of chemistry by mixing together safe ingredients. Create slime while learning about polymers, have fun with magical crystals while learning about absorption, and formulate your own mixtures through open exploration.

Be sure to dress for mess as we explore these and other fascinating mixtures. #29212: 3 sessions-limit 10 $57 Tuesday-Thursday, July 23-25 9:30-11:30 am Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room (T/W) & St. Alban’s Room (TH)

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Every year, more than 30,000 people use the services of Hopkins Community Education, a department of Hopkins Public Schools. From the tiniest baby and her mother in our Early Childhood classes, to a retiree sparking a new love of painting in one of our Adult Enrichment classes, we serve the entire community.

Create it, Bu Adventures in (Science, Technology, Enginee Partner: Curious Minds Summer Science

In partnership with Curious Minds, LLC, we offer fun, researchbased STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programming & curriculum. All staff are licensed experts in the fields of science and education.

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Ages 3 ½-6 Are you buggy for bugs? Do you like the creepy crawlers of the immense insect world? Join us to investigate the three types of metamorphosis; discover how some bugs live in colonies; and how bugs eat, smell, and survive. You will construct your own bugs, weave a web, and more in this fun, hands-on class. #29211: 3 sessions-limit 10 $57 Tuesday-Thursday, June 4-6 9:30-11:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center – Excelsior Room

Hop-Kids: Preschool-age play & learn!

A joint partnership of Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education.

Philosophy: Hop-Kids was created for preschool-age children to provide opportunities for playing and learning that are fun, nurturing, and safe. We believe children learn best through meaningful, interactive play. Our classes offer an introduction to a variety of sport fundamentals, play adventures, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment.

Your trusted local source for enrichment activities As a program of Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education, our only goal is to bring quality, affordable programs to our residents and families. Enriching lives and the community is what we do best, and it shows – our participant satisfaction rates are outstanding! More than 90% of local families give our programming and staff high marks in a recent community survey.

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Youth Programs

Summer Full & Half Day Camps 2013 Summer camps and activities for youth ages 3 through grade 12.

www.HopkinsSummer.org 952-988-4070

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Ages 3-6 with adult We’ll excavate a shipwreck and become environmental steward involving pollution and ocean water (salt water). Young oceano understanding of the ocean, its animals, pollution, and how to b taking care of the habitat where these plants and animals live. #29266: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, July 16 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

Run, Marble, Run!

Ages 3-6 with adult This isn’t your typical marble run. Your unique design will be bu home with you! Do you think that if you roll the marble, the sp some point? What might cause the marble to eventually slow do and texture to learn about speed and direction. #29267: 1 session-limit 24 $19/pair ($5 Tuesday, July 23 9:30-10:15 Glen Lake Elementary

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Our 2013 Adult Programming Achievements • Hopkins Adult Enrichment enrolled nearly 5,000 adults in classes, an increase of 5 percent more than the previous year.

• We had 674 adult learners enrolled in Hopkins Adult Options In Education at Eisenhower Community Center for free morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday classes.

We have events and performances open to the public throughout the year at our facilities, from jazz bands and beading bazaars, to a Home Remodeling Fair and theatre productions.

Interested in volunteering? We have many opportunities throughout the District — working with youth or adults. Last year, Hopkins’ volunteers contributed an impressive 1,000 hours of service every week to our schools.

Our state and federally funded ABE (adult basic education) program, Adult Options In Education, offers adults free English-language learning; GED preparation and testing; and basic skills classes in math, reading, and writing; citizenship and pronunciation classes; work-skills training; and college-level classes in health care.

Facilities Hopkins Conference & Event Services, a program of Hopkins Community Education, arranges for appropriate usage of the District’s facilities when they are not in use by Hopkins Public Schools’ classes and programs.

Usage of District facilities is open to the community on a sliding-fee basis. During the 2012-13 school year, there were nearly 3,500 District and community events and meetings in our facilities.

Hopk ins Education Foundation Hopkins Education Foundation is dedicated to providing resources to promote innovation and enhance education for the success of our students. Since 1995, HEF has collaborated with Hopkins teachers, staff, parents, volunteers and business leaders to pursue our common goal of preparing Hopkins students to excel in our rapidly changing world.

HEF grants: • Engage our students in their daily learning and allow them to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

• Enhance core curriculum in reading, math, science and world languages.

• Energize our educators as they pilot innovative ideas in the classroom for all students.

Thanks to the generous financial support from our community, Hopkins Education Foundation has already awarded more than 300 grants totaling over $2 million to provide exceptional learning experiences for all students in the Hopkins School District.

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Teacher Recognition

Building upon our tradition of excellence

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Hopkins is proud of and congratulates these Hopkins teachers for their awards in 2012-13!

Minnesota Middle School Educator of the Year Kim Campbell Social Studies Teacher West Junior High

Siemens Teachers as Researchers Program David Beckman Science Teacher North Junior High Minnesota Music Educator of the Year Kay Hawley Music Teacher Alice Smith Elementary and Glen Lake Elementary

Fox 9 Top Teaching Award Scott Stillman Sixth-Grade Teacher Alice Smith Elementary

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