School Profile
CEEB CODE: 241582
Dr. Christianna Hang, Superintendent
Danijela Duvnjak, Director of Teaching and Learning
Mr. Pao Yang, Chief Operating Officer
Anne Vang-Lo, Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning
Member: Celebration School, Minnesota Association of Charter Schools; Minnesota Department of Education,
MACAC, NACAC
Founded: 2004; Grades K through 12 Enrollment: 1336 (9-12: 442)
Class of 2015: 100
Mission: Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and wellrounded educational experience to students in grades K-12.
HCPA will accomplish its mission at all grade levels via adhering to its core values:
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Leverage the strong relationships developed with its families, community leaders and partnering organizations.
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Ensure that Hmong-based leadership and strategic direction is present within all organizational levels.
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Mold engaged citizens who have a global perspective on how they fit in the world through academic exploration, celebrations (World Culture
Day) and community outreach
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Provide a public school learning environment that is unintimidating, structured and safe.
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Develop and nurture pride within the rich heritage of Hmong culture through language literacy, the arts, traditional food and values.
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Instill a philosophy that the learning process is challenging, interactive and fun.
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Integrate the concept and reality of college through fun activities (C3 Power Days), coursework, and mentorships.
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Forster a social environment that develops trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery within our students.
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Empower a passionate and caring instructional staff to motivate HCPA students to do their best.
Vision: HCPA graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride and ready for the challenges
of college and beyond.
Curriculum:
Arts (1 year required/3 credits)
AP Studio Art
Art Foundations
Graphic Art
Concert Choir
General Music
Piano Class
Intro to Small Engines 1
Intro to Small Engines 2
College Prep (4 years required/4 credits)
College Prep High School
English (4 years required/12 credits)
English 9,
ELL 1
English 9 Honors
ELL 2
English 10,
ELL 3
English 10 Honors
ELL 4
English 11,
English 11 Honors
English 12,
English 12 Honors
College Composition
CIS English
Health (1 semester/1.5 credit)
Health 9
Hmong Language/Culture (2 years/ 6
credits)
Hmong Language I, II, III
Hmong Language III Honors
Mathematics (up to Algebra 2 or
equivalent)
3 years required/4 recommended/ 9
credits
Found for HS Math 1
Found for HS Math 2
Found for HS Math 3
Intermediate Algebra
Advanced Algebra Honors
Algebra II
Algebra 3/ Prob & Stats
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus
CIS Calculus
Computer Application
Personal Finance
Physical Education (1 semester/1.5
credits)
Physical Education
Advanced Physical Education
Science (1 year must be Biology)
3 years required/4 recommended/ 9
credits
ELL Science, 1,2
Science Foundations
Science Foundations Honors
General Biology
Biology
Science cont.
Biology Honors
Applied Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Environmental Science
CIS Anatomy
Physics
Environmental Engineering
Social Studies (4 years/ 12 credits)
ELL Social Studies 1,2
World Geo/Ancient History
World Geo/Ancient History Honors
World History
World History Honors
U.S. History
U.S. History Honors
Economics
Government
CIS Psychology
Public Speaking through History
Service Learning
World Language (preferably same
language)
(2 years/ 6 credits)
Chinese I, II
Chinese II Honors
REGULAR
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
4
3.667
3.333
3
2.667
2.333
2
1.66
1.333
1
0.667
0
HONORS
4.333
4
3.667
3.333
3
2.667
2.333
2
1.667
1.333
1
0
AP/CIS/PSEO
5
4.667
4.333
4
3.667
3.333
3
2.667
2.333
2
1.667
0
Grading:
Credits and final grades are awarded at the end of each
semester. Letter grades and a 4 point scale are used to
determine GPA.
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
D (60-69)
F (Below 60)
Exceptional
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Unsatisfactory
Minnesota State Tests:
In addition to meeting course credit requirements, students
at HCPA must complete two assessment requirements in
order to earn a high school diploma. Refer to HCPA Testing
in the Student Handbook.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATIONS 2012-2015
HCPA students were admitted to the following colleges, and enrolled in colleges marked in Bold
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Augsburg College
Bethel University
Century College
College of St. Benedict
College of St. Scholastica
College of the Redwoods
College of Visual Arts
Concordia University
Drake University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fox Valley Technical College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
Hennepin Technical College
Inver Hills Community College
ITT Technical Institute
Madison Area Technical College
Metropolitan State University
Minneapolis Business School
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minnesota College of Art & Design
Minnesota School of Cosmetology
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Montana State University
Minneapolis Business College
North Dakota State University
North Hennepin Community College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Rasmussen Business College
Rochester Community & Technical College
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Paul College
St. Catherine University
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
St. Olaf College
Trinity International University
University of Minnesota – Crookston
University of Minnesota – Duluth
University of Minnesota – Morris
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of St. Thomas
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin – Marathon County
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Upper Iowa University
Western Technical College
Winona State University
Dr. Cheryl Bostrom
College & Career Readiness
Manager
Cheryl.bostrom@hcpak12.org
651-332-8305
Cecelia Lee
Counselor Manager
Cecelia.lee@hcpak12.org
651-332-8562
Toni Marie O’Daniel
College & Scholarship Manager
Tonimarie.odaniel@hcpak12.org
651-289-1864
Ka Vang
Counselor
Ka.vang@hcpak12.org
651-332-8571