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Exploring the Arts & Language

Unleash Your Creativity at Hopkins Academy

The Hopkins Academy Arts and World Languages Department encourages students to explore creativity, culture, and self-expression. Through visual and performing arts, French, and Spanish, students develop confidence, communication skills, and a broader understanding of the world.

Our Commitment to Excellence

The Hopkins Academy Arts and World Language programs give students opportunities to express themselves creatively while developing a greater appreciation for cultures and perspectives beyond their own. Through Art, Advanced Art, Art History, Band, and Chorus, students can explore both the visual and performing arts and discover new ways to communicate and create.

Our World Language program offers pathways in both French and Spanish, with opportunities to progress into Honors and AP-level coursework. Students build skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while experiencing language through music, videos, authentic texts, projects, literature, and cultural exploration. Advanced offerings further encourage students to become confident communicators and engaged global citizens.

Arts & Languages We Offer

Explore our diverse range of arts and language programs designed to cultivate creativity and communication skills.

French

Discover the French language while exploring the diverse cultures of the Francophone world! Hopkins Academy’s French program builds students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through interactive experiences such as music, cultural videos, authentic texts, projects, literature, art, and cuisine. Students can progress from French I through Honors French IV, developing their communication skills while exploring topics ranging from French fashion and food to global issues, literature, and culture.

Spanish

Explore the Spanish language while building connections to the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world! Hopkins Academy’s Spanish program strengthens students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through authentic experiences including music, videos, cultural projects, and real-world communication. As students progress through the program, they explore topics such as food, travel, health, immigration, global citizenship, art, and culture while developing the skills and confidence to communicate in Spanish.

Art

Creativity comes to life through Hopkins Academy’s Visual Arts program, where students explore a variety of artistic techniques and develop their own creative voice. Students build foundational skills in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and papier-mâché while learning the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. For students looking to take their skills further, Advanced Art provides an in-depth exploration of ceramics and acrylic painting, encouraging artistic growth, experimentation, and self-expression.

Music, Band & Chorus

Hopkins Academy’s Music program gives students opportunities to develop their talents, build confidence, and experience the excitement of performing as part of an ensemble. Through Band, students strengthen skills in rhythm, harmony, intonation, and ensemble playing while performing both traditional and contemporary music. Chorusintroduces students to a variety of musical styles, including contemporary and classical works, while developing skills in choral singing, sight-reading, harmony, and performance. Students have opportunities throughout the year to showcase their growth through live performances.

Physical Education

Hopkins Academy’s Physical Education program encourages students to build healthy habits, stay active, and develop skills they can carry throughout their lives. Through team and individual sports, recreational activities, fitness, and lifetime activities, students work to improve physical fitness, motor skills, and cardiovascular health. The program also emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, safety, decision-making, social skills, and conflict resolution, helping students grow both physically and personally.

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Computer Science

Hopkins Academy’s Computer Science program gives students hands-on opportunities to explore technology, coding, cybersecurity, and computational problem-solving. Through courses such as PLTW Computer Science Essentials, Computer Science Principles, and Cybersecurity, students learn to program, analyze data, protect digital information, automate tasks, and develop solutions to real-world problems. The program emphasizes creativity, innovation, ethical technology use, and computational thinking while introducing students to the many career possibilities within today’s rapidly evolving technology fields.

Showcasing Our Students' Talent

MEET OUR DEDICATED FACULTY

Our Language & Arts Team

Ruthann Fitzgibbons

Department Chair, High School Spanish

Kelly Lamberto

High School French

Karen Sause

Art

Francis Fazio

Music, Band & Chorus

Erik Sudnik

Physical Education

Usma Chaudry

Computer Science