Immersion Application
Apply for Chinese or Spanish immersion at Hopkins Public Schools
Calling all global learners — welcome to Hopkins Public Schools immersion program!
We welcome you to submit an application for Chinese or Spanish immersion. Limited space is available. Submit your application as soon as possible. We will contact you by email when your application is approved, as space is available.
If you interested in enrolling your student in immersion after kindergarten, please note: Immersion enrollment after kindergarten requires administrative approval and is approved if space is available. For more information, contact Carolina.Lloyd@HopkinsSchools.org.
Questions about applying to Chinese or Spanish immersion?
Carolina Lloyd
Enrollment@
HopkinsSchools.org
952-988-4110
Chinese Immersion
Step 1: Complete Immersion Application Form
The following form is an application to the Hopkins Public Schools Chinese Immersion magnet program at Eisenhower Elementary School. By completing this form, you understand that:
- The initial application period is open until January 17, 2023. All applications received by this date will be included in the initial placement process. The Chinese Immersion program will offer two sections of full-day kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary School. Class sizes will range from 21 to 27 students. A lottery system will be used if more students apply than the program can accommodate.
- If you missed the deadline, you are welcome to apply. Placement offers will be made as spaces are available — you will be added to a wait list based on the date we receive your application.
- You will need to confirm your placement acceptance by responding to your placement offer email.
- Online Application for Kindergarten Chinese Immersion
- Online Application for Grades 1-5 Chinese Immersion
- Download Chinese Immersion Application Forms
Online Application for Kindergarten Chinese Immersion
Online Application for Grades 1-5 Chinese Immersion
Download Chinese Immersion Application Forms
Return completed application forms by mail, email, or fax:
Mail: Enrollment Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305, Email: Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org, Fax: 952-988-4113
2023-24 Immersion Application Forms to download:
Current Year 2022-23: Immersion Application Forms to download:
Step 2: Complete Open Enrollment Application Form if you live outside the Hopkins school district
If you live outside the Hopkins schools district, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment form in addition to the immersion application form in order to apply to any Hopkins Public Schools immersion program. If you are a resident in the Hopkins school district, you may skip this step.
Not sure if you live in the Hopkins school district? Click here.
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The deadline for Open Enrollment applications for the 2023-24 school year is on January 17, 2023, to be entered into the initial lottery. All applications received after January 17 are added to the waiting list based on the date received. If you are offered a placement, you will need to provide a proof of residency.
- In addition to the immersion application, either complete an online Open Enrollment Application form or download and complete an Open Enrollment Application form in the language you best understand.
- If you need an Open Enrollment Application form printed and mailed to your address, please contact the Enrollment Office at Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4110.
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Completed 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
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Fax: 952-988-4113
Online Open Enrollment Application Form
Downloadable Application Forms
Step 3: Wait for Confirmation from Enrollment Office to Complete Online Enrollment Form
After completing steps 1 and 2, please wait for an email confirmation from the Hopkins Public Schools Enrollment specialists with important information such as:
- Additional materials you need to submit.
- If you have been placed on a waitlist or if you are have been given an offer to confirm your child's placement.
- A link to the online enrollment form.
Spanish Immersion
Step 1: Complete Immersion Application Form
The following form is an application to the Hopkins Public Schools Juntos Spanish Immersion magnet program. By completing this form, you understand that:
- The initial application period is open until January 17, 2023 All applications received by this date will be included in the initial placement process.
- The Spanish immersion program will be offered at two locations: Alice Smith Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary.
- Class sizes will range from 21 to 27 students and the number of available sections will be determined at a later date. A lottery system will be used if more children apply than the program can accommodate.
- If you miss the January 17, 2023 deadline, you are welcome to apply — you will be added to a wait list based on the date we receive your application.
- Notification letters will be mailed by February 15, 2023. Families who are offered placement will have until March 1, 2023 to respond. A signed acceptance letter will be required.
- Kindergarten Application for Spanish Immersion
- Grades 1-3 Application for Spanish Immersion
- Download Spanish Immersion Application Forms
Kindergarten Application for Spanish Immersion
Grades 1-3 Application for Spanish Immersion
Download Spanish Immersion Application Forms
Return completed application forms by mail, email, or fax:
Mail: Enrollment Office, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305, Email: Patricia.Wright@HopkinsSchools.org, Fax: 952-988-4113
2023-24: Immersion Application Forms to download:
Current year Immersion Application forms to download:
Step 2: Complete Open Enrollment Application Form (for out of district families only)
If you live outside the district, you must also complete an Open Enrollment form in order to apply to any Hopkins Public Schools immersion program. If you live within the Hopkins Public Schools district, you may skip this step. Not sure if you live in the district? Click here.
- The deadline for Open Enrollment applications for the 2023-24 school year is on January 17, 2023, to be entered into the initial lottery. All applications received after January 17 are added to the waiting list based on the date received. If you are offered a placement, you will need to provide a proof of residency.
- Either complete an online Open Enrollment Application form or download and complete an Open Enrollment Application form in the language you best understand.
- If you need an Open Enrollment Application form printed and mailed to your address, please contact the Enrollment Office at Enrollment@HopkinsSchools.org or call 952-988-4110.
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Completed 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
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Fax: 952-988-4113
Online Open Enrollment Application Form
Downloadable Open Enrollment Application Forms
Step 3: Wait for Confirmation from Enrollment Office to Complete Online Enrollment Form
After completing steps 1 and 2, please wait for an email confirmation from the Hopkins Public Schools Enrollment Office team with important information such as:
- Additional materials you need to submit.
- If you have been placed on a waitlist or if you are have been given an offer to confirm your child's placement.
- A link to the online enrollment form.