2022-23 School Year Schedule Change
Dear Highland Park Middle School Students & Families,
We are writing to share some news about our school’s schedule for next year. The district is implementing an 8/2 block schedule at all of our secondary schools beginning in the 2022- 23 school year. This means our schedule will change from its current 7-period A/B schedule to the 8/2 block schedule. The structure of the 8/2 block is a daily Foundations class followed by four of a student’s eight classes. For example: Monday’s schedule would be Foundations followed by periods 1-4. Tuesday’s schedule would be Foundations followed by periods 5-8.
The reasons behind implementing the 8/2 block schedule districtwide are many, and we believe this change will provide an improved and more equitable experience for our secondary students and staff.
Some of the primary benefits of implementing this schedule are:
- Fewer transitions per day for students,
- Longer classes allow for more time to build relationships and create culturally responsive educational experiences,
- Opportunity for students to access to more supplemental coursework
- A Foundations period that meets daily,
- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your support during this transition.
Thank you,
Charlene Hoff, Principal
John Andrastek, Assistant Principal
Hibaq Mohamed, Assistant Principal
About HPMS
At Highland Park Middle School, it our mission is to:
- Provide our students with a sense of community and global perception in a nurturing and caring learning environment,
- Help students acquire the skills necessary to value themselves, and take pride in their accomplishments, and
- Develop respect and understanding of other people and their cultures.
Email: highlandmsattendance@spps.org
Website: https://www.spps.org/highlandms
Location: 975 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 293-8950