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Hopkins Academy (HA) Pathways\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>connect learning to students\u2019 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.<\/p>\n The Innovation\u00a0Pathway<\/strong><\/p>\n The Innovation Pathway (IP) is an optional program for Hopkins Academy students. By choosing the IP, you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll complete and present a capstone research project.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Applications are due by May 29th<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n When do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n Pathways are available for\u00a0<\/span>ALL<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>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.<\/p>\n There is no charge to students and families for the program.<\/p>\n Program Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to completing all Mass Core and local graduation requirements, students will:<\/p>\n How do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.hadleyschools.org\/hopkins-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_12.15.57_pm-275×272-1.png” alt=”Student in school learning about molecules” title_text=”screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_12.15.57_pm-275×272″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”mailto:acyr@hadleyschools.org?subject=Innovation%20Pathway%20-%20Need%20Help” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Need Help?” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#1e2a59″ hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” button_bg_enable_color=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1F-wGW9x4Vpwi822xnU9ZKXkgnZQ6iK29\/view?usp=sharing” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download Application (English)” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#1e2a59″ hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” button_bg_enable_color=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1C4QII1VTG9mkAhwNkDyDg9JQVbjgswQn\/view?usp=sharing” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download Teacher Recommendation Form” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#1e2a59″ hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” button_bg_enable_color=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0C71C3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Application Form (Spanish)<\/a><\/p>\n Application Form (Portuguese)<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n ** Application forms above can be downloaded, filled in using Adobe, and printed out to be sent in along with the other requested materials.<\/p>\n Students may receive help in completing their application including those through their Individual Learning Plan or Section 504 Accommodation Plan.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_heading title=”Two Pathway Options” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Georgia||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”#1e2a59″ custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#e7bf34″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_blurb title=”Business and Finance” image=”https:\/\/www.hadleyschools.org\/hopkins-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.39.34_am-75×74-1.png” alt=”calculator icon” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”75px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” title_text=”screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.39.34_am-75×74″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Includes challenging coursework on personal finance, business law, and economics. (All HA students are also required to complete four years of mathematics.) Some examples of high-growth careers in this Pathway include statistician, data analysis, actuary, and market research analyst.<\/p>\n Required courses include:<\/strong><\/p>\n IP courses allow students to earn credits toward several industry-recognized credentials, including:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_blurb title=”Life and Environmental Science” image=”https:\/\/www.hadleyschools.org\/hopkins-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.39.34_am-75×74-1.png” alt=”calculator icon” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”75px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” title_text=”screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.39.34_am-75×74″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Includes challenging coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and biomedical science. Some examples of high-growth careers in this Pathway include environmental scientists, environmental protection technicians, phlebotomists, medical and health services managers, biochemists, and chemists.<\/p>\n Required courses include:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n IP courses allow students to earn credits toward several industry-recognized credentials, including:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0C71C3″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]<\/p>\n To learn more or to request an appointment, please contact a member of the College and Career Planning Team:<\/p>\n Anne McKenzie:\u00a0<\/span>amckenzie@hadleyschools.org<\/a>The Application Process<\/h3>\n
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