Hopkins Lloyd Community School is committed to a solid foundation in reading and math so all students are prepared for middle and high school.
Common Core State Standards
The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on Common Core State Standards. The standards were written with teachers, school administrators, and experts to provide a clear, consistent framework to prepare all children for college and the workforce. Learn more about Common Core.
Ambitious Instruction Plan
The Milwaukee Public Schools Ambitious Instruction Plan recognizes and celebrates that our students come from many cultures and backgrounds. This plan focuses on high-quality, culturally appropriate teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that every student masters reading, writing, and math skills in ways that are meaningful to their individual life and experiences. Our staff works together to understand each learner, find the best ways to assess and improve their progress, and make sure that students can apply what they have learned in helpful ways in school and in their community.
Reading/Language Arts
Reading has always been a priority at Hopkins Lloyd Community School. Through our Comprehensive Literacy Plan, students in grades K4 through 5 receive reading, writing, and oral language instruction for 90 minutes a day. Students in grades 6 through 8 receive instruction for one hour a day.
We host Family Reading Nights and other reading activities to encourage reading time at home. Students are encouraged to become reading buddies in school and on their own time.
Math
Hopkins Lloyd uses grade-level, district-wide standards and assessments in every grade. We strive to develop skills and confidence in math so students are prepared for middle school.
Special Education
MPS serves all children with disabilities, including cognitive, physical, emotional, learning, hearing, vision, and speech disabilities. Our extracurricular activities and additional services give children with disabilities an equal chance to take part. Special services are available for ages 3–21.
If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child’s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education, please visit the Department of Specialized Services online or call (414) 874-8493.