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Published On: May 9th, 2022By Leticia Fehling

Aldine ISD to Launch College Prep Program at Hoffman Middle School in Fall 2022

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Aldine ISD will launch Hoffman College Prep, a college-prep program at Hoffman Middle School, beginning in August 2022, thereby dissolving YES Prep Hoffman. The district is scaling back its partnership with the YES Prep Charter School System, which started in 2013 to leverage the benefits of our district and the college-focused charter school. Those strengths included providing an enriching experience for students and families during their educational journey.

The partnership that forms YES Prep Hoffman will dissolve at the end of the current school year. The remaining partnership includes YES Prep Eisenhower, housed out of Eisenhower High School, which will continue operating in the 2022-2023 school year.

“The decision to launch Hoffman College Prep reflects our commitment to providing choices and opportunities for our students,” said Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney. “We are looking forward to developing a program intentionally built to propel our students forward and prepare them for a successful post-secondary experience.”

The district is committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience for students to meet their post-secondary aspirations.

Hoffman College Prep will provide students with a unique small middle-school model through a student-based approach to learning. It will offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, increased student support and enrichment opportunities, and opportunities for social-emotional learning. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in Pre-AP courses, take Algebra 1, and explore college and career pathways. They will also engage with college access coordinators to create their own multi-year plans for success. Middle school students will leave prepared and inspired to excel in high school and far beyond.

Rising 6th-grade students are welcome to take advantage of Aldine ISD’s middle school options. Rising 7th- and 8th-grade students currently enrolled at YES Prep Hoffman are welcome to continue their college preparation at Hoffman College Prep, which will fall under our Choice School Programs, or will have the option to be rezoned to a neighboring district campus.

“We are incredibly thankful for our partnership with YES Prep,” said AISD Chief of Schools Dr. Katy Roede. “The decision to scale back the partnership was mutually agreed upon, and we are excited about the new college-prep program and its possibilities for future students.”

FAQs

Why was this decision made?

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many unforeseen challenges for schools and districts across the country. Aldine ISD and YES Prep Public Schools are no exception to that. As both organizations work to prioritize resources to ensure they can best serve their students and families, we mutually decided that it would be best to unwind the partnership at Hoffman Middle School.

YES Prep Eisenhower will continue operating in the 2022-2023 school year.

So, there is no longer a YES Prep Hoffman?

Aldine ISD and Yes Prep’s partnership that forms YES Prep Hoffman will end in May.

What happens to the rising 7th and 8th graders, as well as rising 6th graders who have enrolled in YES Prep at Hoffman?

Rising sixth-grade students are welcome to take advantage of Aldine’s middle school choice options including:

Hoffman College Prep (Grades 6-8) *Opening Fall 2022
Drew Academy for Math, Science, Technology and Fine Arts (Grades 7-8)
Grantham Academy for Engineering (Grades 6-8)
Houston Academy for Math, Science and Fine Arts (Grades 5-6)
Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson (Grades 6) *Opening Fall 2022
Shotwell Middle School – International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (Grades 6-8)
Young Women’s Leadership Academy (Grades 6-8)

*Enrollment may depend upon campus capacity.

They have been contacted and are being made aware of the schools throughout our district.

Rising seventh and eighth-grade students currently enrolled at YES Prep Hoffman are encouraged to continue their focus on college prep at Hoffman College Prep, a new Aldine ISD choice program that will begin this fall and will be housed at Hoffman Middle School. The program will offer rigorous college preparatory academics, increased student support and enrichment opportunities, and opportunities for social-emotional learning that will prepare and inspire middle school students to excel in high school and far beyond. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in Pre-AP courses, take Algebra 1, explore college and career pathways, and engage with college access coordinators to create their own multi-year plans for success.

Students who do not wish to attend the new program or any other Choice School are able to return to their zoned campus.

What does this mean for other middle schools?

Schools, especially those that neighbor Hoffman – Garcia, Shotwell, Drew, and Houston – may receive students from those who opt to go to their appropriately zoned school.

How does this impact Hoffman Middle School?

As a result of this change, Hoffman Middle School, as well as other district middle schools, may receive additional students if they choose to attend their appropriately zoned school. Hoffman Middle will house a new middle school choice option that has a specific focus on preparation for success in college.

What options do students have since the campus is closing?

Aldine ISD remains committed to providing students with access to choices and opportunities. Please visit AldineISD.org to find out more about our district’s various unique academic programs and campuses. In addition to their closest zoned campus, some Choice School options that may be of interest to current YES Prep Hoffman students include:

Hoffman College Prep (Grades 6-8) *Opening Fall 2022
Drew Academy for Math, Science, Technology and Fine Arts (Grades 7-8)
Grantham Academy for Engineering (Grades 6-8)
Houston Academy for Math, Science and Fine Arts (Grades 5-6)
Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson (Grades 6) *Opening Fall 2022
Shotwell Middle School – International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (Grades 6-8)
Young Women’s Leadership Academy (Grades 6-8)

*Enrollment may depend upon campus capacity.

Are there any other programs like YES Prep Hoffman in Aldine ISD?

Aldine ISD is dedicated to providing students with choices and opportunities throughout their academic career. While YES Prep Hoffman is no longer an option, we look forward to launching Hoffman College Prep, which will prepare our students for success after high school. The program will launch in Fall 2022 and will be housed at Hoffman Middle School.

Choice options at the high school level are all designed to prepare students for success in college, career and life.

What are the benefits to staying at Aldine ISD?

Hoffman College Prep is an Aldine ISD school; as such, students are able to access extracurricular activities, athletics, and transportation that is offered. As you evaluate your middle school options, we want to be sure you still have access to these things. Visit AldineISD.org for more information on all the options available to you within Aldine.

When do I need to enroll my child into Aldine ISD?

You will need to enroll your student into Aldine ISD beginning Wednesday, June 15.

If a student decides to attend another Yes Prep school, will they receive transportation?

No. Once a student enrolls in a YES Prep school they are not eligible to receive transportation from Aldine ISD.

Yes Prep Public Schools should be contacted for transportation eligibility and availability.

If a student decides to attend another Yes Prep school, can they participate in UIL activities (athletics, choice, theater, etc.)) at Hoffman or any other Aldine ISD school?

No. Once a student enrolls in a YES Prep school they are not eligible to participate in UIL activities as an Aldine ISD student.

Is the partnership with Eisenhower also dissolving?

No. At this time, YES Prep Eisenhower will continue to serve 9-12 grade students.

What about the YES Prep teachers?

Aldine ISD is actively recruiting new talent to staff our schools. YES Prep staff that were assigned to YES Prep Hoffman, along with anyone else interested in joining Aldine, are encouraged to apply immediately.

FAQs About Hoffman College Prep

When will it start?

Hoffman College Prep will launch during the next school year, August 2022.

Are students being prepared for college?

Aldine ISD is committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience for students so that they meet their post-secondary aspirations. Through a student-based approach to learning, Hoffman College Prep will develop the whole student by enhancing their critical thinking skills to thrive in academics. Students will have access to college preparatory electives, a dedicated college access coordinator as well as social-emotional learning supports.

Will Hoffman College Prep students take the same classes as Hoffman Middle School students?

Hoffman College Prep will offer a unique small middle-school cohort model with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, increased student supports and enrichment opportunities, and opportunities for social-emotional learning. Students will also have access to courses and activities that are available to Hoffman Middle School students.

Will students in the new program automatically feed into YES Prep at Eisenhower?

Students in the new program will not automatically feed into YES Prep at Eisenhower. They will engage with a college access coordinator to create their own multi-year plans for success and preview all of the high school options that are available in Aldine ISD to determine the best path that is aligned to their future plans. At this time, possible high school options in Aldine: