- Full Year
- Prerequisite: none
Course Registration
2021-2022 School Year
Hopkins junior high students will pursue their interests, discover their strengths, and find their purpose. Through our IB Middle Years Programme, our junior highs offer meaningful and relevant learning opportunities where students will be inspired to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and designers who aspire to make the world a better place.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the West Junior High School Counseling Office at 952-988-4416.
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West Junior High IB Course Registration
- Key Dates and Timeline
- How to Register
- Register Now
- Counselors
- Sample Schedules
- View Courses
- About IB
- Enroll at Hopkins
Key Dates and Timeline
WJH Registration Timeline
| Date | Event Information |
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| January 15 | Registration website opens. Current 7th & 8th Graders complete registration modules in Advisory Canvas page. |
| January 19 | Registration Information Night at Hopkins High School for current 9th graders. Will also be held on Feb. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
| January 19-22 |
6th graders receive registration materials. Arranged by classroom teachers via Google Meets.
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| January 21-22 |
Registration information available to parents during #WeAreWest Family Engagement Events.
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| January 28 | Registrations are due for grades 6, 7 & 8. Course registration forms must be completed online (via this website). |
| January 29 | Grade 9 scholars meet HHS Counselor. All 9th graders meet with their assigned Hopkins High School Counselor via Google Meet (times & invite codes will be sent). |
| February 1 | Registration Information Night at Hopkins High School for current 9th graders. Repeat of Jan. 19 presentation. |
How to Register
Registering for 7th Grade
Registering for 8th Grade
Registering for 9th Grade
9th Grade Elective Options
Design
- Movie Making
- Forensics
- Creating Change: Social Justice in the Current World
- Intro to Graphic Design/Animation
- Pre-Engineering
- Woods
- Culinary Arts
- Photography
- Yearbook
- Yearbook Leadership (year-long class, requires instructor permission)
**Photography and Intro to Graphic Design & Intro to Graphic Design/Animation meets requirements for both Design and Visual Arts.
Performing Arts
- Band 9
- Orchestra 9
- Choir 9
- Acting & Improv
Visual Arts
- Drawing & Painting
- Ceramics Fundamentals
- Intro to Graphic Design/Animation
General Electives
- Team & Racquet Sports
- Strength & Fitness
- Recreational Activities
- Unified PE
- Advanced Composition
- Debate & Research
- Creative Writing
- AVID
Register Now
Counselors
West Junior High Guidance Office
7th Grade and 8th Graders with last names A-M: Sarah Coffey
Sarah.Coffey@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4421.
9th Grade and 8th Graders with last names N-Z: Dana Baker
Dana.Baker@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4398.
Sample Schedules
IB offers pathways for each student to reach their full potential.
Our 7th and 8th grade course selections focus on foundational skills, interdisciplinary studies, and rigorous curriculum content. Courses are closely aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements.
9th grade courses are aligned with IB requirements, as well as designed to meet Hopkins High School graduation requirements. Along with Honors courses, electives in design, arts, physical education, writing, debate and research, and global issues are offered.
Grade 7 & 8 Sample Schedule
Students follow the A and B Day schedules, mapped out in these sample schedules. Grade 9 students may take semester-long elective course options in several of the subject areas.
| A Day | |
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| Block 1 | Language & Literature |
| Advisory | |
| Block 2 | Physical & Health Education |
| Block 3 | Mathematics |
| Block 4 | Language Acquisition |
| B Day | |
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| Block 1 | Science |
| Advisory | |
| Block 2 | Arts: Performing Arts or Visual Arts |
| Block 3 | Individuals & Societies |
| Block 4 | Design |
Grade 9 Sample Schedules
Full Year Band, Choir, or Orchestra Student
| Sample: Full Year Band, Choir, or Orchestra Student | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Blocks (appr. 86 min.) |
Alternate Days | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | A | Civics | |
| B | English 9 | ||
| Advisory | |||
| 2 | A | World Language | |
| B | Mathematics | ||
| 3 | A | Physical Science | |
| B | Band, Choir, or Orchestra | ||
| 4 | A | Design Elective | Physical Education/Health |
| B | Elective Choice | Elective Choice | |
This sample schedule is for illustrative purposes only. Actual course schedule blocks, A-B days, and semesters will vary.
Full Year Arts, Design, or Physical Education Student
| Sample: Full Year Arts, Design, or Physical Education Student | |||
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| Daily Blocks (appr. 86 min.) |
Alternate Days | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | A | Civics | |
| B | English 9 | ||
| Advisory | |||
| 2 | A | World Language | |
| B | Mathematics | ||
| 3 | A | Physical Science | |
| B | Arts Elective | Physical Education/Health | |
| 4 | A | Design Elective | Elective Choice |
| B | Elective Choice | Elective Choice | |
This sample schedule is for illustrative purposes only. Actual course schedule blocks, A-B days, and semesters will vary.
View Courses
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- Course assignment by teacher placement
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- Prerequisite: 6th Grade Accelerated Math or demonstrated proficiency on a placement exam
- Course assignment by teacher placement
- Full year
- Prerequisite: none
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- Prerequisite: none
- Full year
- Prerequisite: enrollment in the XinXing Chinese immersion continuation program at West Junior High
About IB
IB Middle Years Programme
Learn more about the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Hopkins Public Schools — subject areas, scoring and grading, community project, and more:
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IB Language Acquisition
Language Acquisition in the MYP
Acquiring an additional language and exploring and reflecting on the cultural perspectives of our own and other communities is central to developing critical thinking and international-mindedness. These courses provide an intellectual framework to support personal development, cultural identity, and conceptual understanding. Language acquisition greatly contributes to the holistic development of students and equips students with the necessary multi-literacy skills and attitudes to communicate successfully in various global contexts.
The study of additional languages in the MYP provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, behaving, and viewing the world.
Language Acquisition video
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Enroll at Hopkins
New to Hopkins Public Schools and have not enrolled?
Thank you for choosing Hopkins! Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is currently open for all residents. If your student is currently attending a Hopkins Elementary school you do not need to complete this step.
Resident Families
This form is the first step to enrolling your new student online.
Important: If your address is not in the Hopkins School District boundary, please stop and complete an Open Enrollment Application first in the Non-Resident Families section below. Your enrollment will not be processed until the Application for Open Enrollment is submitted and you are offered a space.
Questions about in-district enrollment?
Hopkins Public Schools' District Enrollment Center is here to help families make the best decisions for their student. If you have further questions or want more information about enrollment, please connect with our enrollment specialists.
District Enrollment Center
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
Phone: 952-988-4110
Fax: 952-988-4113
Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org
Non-Resident Families
Hopkins West welcomes non-resident students through Minnesota’s Open Enrollment program. We welcome your contribution to our dynamic community of learners. All out-of-district families wishing to open enroll must complete the Open Enrollment Application.
The state deadline for 2021-22 school year open enrollment applications is January 15, 2021.
Open Enrollment Application Forms may be submitted by mail, email, or fax:
- Mail: Enrollment Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305
- Email: Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org
- Fax: 952-988-4113
Open Enrollment Applications
Statewide Open Enrollment K-12 and ECSE ApplicationAplicación para la Matriculación Abierta (Application for Open Enrollment, Spanish)
Daim Ntawv Thov rau Qhib Rau Npe (Application for Open Enrollment, Hmong)
Codsiga Diiwaangelinta Furan (Application for Open Enrollment, Somali)
Specific questions about WJH or would like to arrange a tour?
West Junior High Office
952-988-4400
Questions about Open Enrollment?
Patricia Wright, Enrollment Coordinator
Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org
952-988-4003
Families will be notified by February 15 with a school/program offer if they apply by the state deadline. At that time you will be asked to complete online registration.
- After receiving approval of your Open Enrollment Application, you must complete our approved enrollment form by March 1, 2021, to confirm your commitment to attend and begin course registration.
Enrollment Form - Once a student is accepted as an open enrollment student, the student is welcome to continue to attend Hopkins Schools through graduation, as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment.
- Transportation is only provided within the Hopkins School District boundaries and to CHOICE students. Open enrollment students may access in-district transportation at an existing bus stop within the District. Register through our Transportation Team.
Open Enrollment Transportation Form CHOICE Busing Program