Innovation Pathway Program

Make Your Plan For Meaningful Learning And Career Success

Hopkins Academy (HA) Pathways connect learning to students’ interests, provide hands-on, real-world experience in high demand, high-skilled careers, and help students plan for their college and career. HA offers both Early College and Innovation Pathways.

The Innovation Pathway

The Innovation Pathway (IP) is an optional program for Hopkins Academy students. By choosing the IP, you’ll be taking a sequence of courses in a specific field, participate in an internship/career immersion experience, have opportunities to take college courses in the field, and you’ll complete and present a capstone research project.

The Innovation Pathway is designed with open enrollment without regard to prior academic performance and with support for the whole student to help surmount any academic and non-academic barriers to success.

The Application Process

Applications are due by May 29th

When do I apply?

Students are strongly encouraged to apply to these programs starting in the 8th grade to allow for at least three years of participation though students may apply if space is available prior to the start of their senior year.

Who can apply?

Pathways are available for ALL students, providing equal access to general and special education students, those for whom English is a second language, those who may be economically disadvantaged, or first-generation college students. We welcome all students to choose a Hopkins Academy Pathway, regardless of their prior academic or disciplinary record.

There is no charge to students and families for the program.

Program Requirements

In addition to completing all Mass Core and local graduation requirements, students will:

• Complete a My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP)
• Meet with your IP Advisor and MyCAP Advisor quarterly
• Participate in a 100 hour internship and complete a Work-Based Learning Plan. Internships may be paid or unpaid
• Complete required coursework within chosen Pathway
• Develop a culminating project and presentation to the community

How do I apply?

• Applicants and parents/guardians must attend an information session
• Schedule a meeting with a Counselor
• Complete the application (available online or in the Guidance office), including two teacher recommendations
• Participate in an interview with the Admissions Committee

Need Help? Download Application Form (English)  Download Teacher Recommendation Form

Application Form (Spanish)
Application Form (Portuguese)

** Application forms above can be downloaded, filled in using Adobe, and printed out to be sent in along with the other requested materials.

Students may receive help in completing their application including those through their Individual Learning Plan or Section 504 Accommodation Plan.

Two Pathway Options

To learn more or to request an appointment, please contact a member of the College and Career Planning Team:

Anne McKenzie: amckenzie@hadleyschools.org
Jason Burns: jburns@hadleyschools.org
Anna Cyr: acyr@hadleyschools.org

You can also learn more by visiting your Guidance Office