Welcome to Pathfinder!

Pathfinder offers academic enrichment, preparation for rigorous college preparatory high school programs, and high school options counseling for high achieving 5th-8th grade students who attend New Haven public, magnet, parochial, and Open Choice schools. Students admitted to the program commit to attending for four school years and four summers. Pathfinder also offers teacher workshops in education designed to encourage talented high school and college students to pursue careers in education.
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The Pathfinder Program

Enrollment in the Pathfinder program is a four-year commitment to after school and full-time summer programs. Students begin in the summer before 6th grade and continue in the program until the summer before 9th grade. 

Summer Program

  • 5 weeks in July–August
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am–3:10 pm
  • Subjects offered include ELA, math, science, and SSAT prep.
  • Average hours of homework per night: 2 hours
  • Beyond the classroom: a rotating lineup of arts and movement workshops, plus all-program field days and community celebrations

After School Program

  • 12 weeks, January - April
  • Schedule for 6th – 8th grade: Thursdays, 4:20pm–5:55 pm
  • Subjects offered include ELA, math, science, and SSAT prep.
  • Average hours of homework per week: 1-5 hours
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Hopkins is a private middle school and high school for grades 7-12. Located on a campus overlooking New Haven, CT, the School takes pride in its intellectually curious students as well as its dedicated faculty and staff.