2009 Courses
Enriching Electives |
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Beginning Guitar |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course offers beginning instruction for the guitar. Students learn open chords, power chords, moveable chords, accompaniment techniques, and a variety of playing techniques and styles including both the picks style and finger style approaches to the guitar. The course includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performance, listening, composing, improvising, analyzing, and learning how to read standard music notation and tablature. Students may use the school guitars or bring their own. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
The Big Island Revealed |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course gives students the opportunity to learn more about their digital camera and acquire a basic understanding of photography techniques. Students practice their newly learned skills in the field as the Big Island reveals its exotic beauty and breathtaking scenery through the lens. In different groups each week, students work together to capture and share images with the rest of their class. Students must have their own digital camera and USB chord for participation in this class. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Culinary Creations |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This class takes students from the history of food to the local farms. Students learn the basics – safety, food handling, and cutting techniques. Working in teams, students prepare simple dishes that emphasize fresh, local ingredients. Students gain an understanding of what good food is, how easy and fun it is to prepare, and acquire an appreciation of how food is part of our soul and connects us with cultures throughout the world. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
Good Deeds |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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Students apply academic learning in a community setting while helping others. This course introduces public service and prepares students for responsible citizenship in the “real world.” Students become aware of social concerns that exist beyond the school campus as they explore the impact of health and wellness issues on the individual. Classroom time allows for planning and coordinating with various community agencies including the Humane Society and American Red Cross. Upon completion of the course, students earn a service-learning certificate documenting 38 hours of service. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
iLife Medley |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course covers five sections of the integrated Apple software program called iLife. Students will learn how to access, use and produce media using iTunes, Garageband, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD. With iLife, students can create stunning slideshows, breath-taking books, and high-definition videos. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Tahitian Dance and Culture |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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Ia orana! This course introduces students to the unique dance and culture of this exotic island. Students learn basic dance steps, drum beats, and dance forms. Each class begins with a lesson on Tahiti’s geography, history and language. Students gain an appreciation of the Tahitian culture and honor it through dance. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Triple Threat Theatre |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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Attention all performers and aspiring performers! Students in this class develop their singing, dancing and acting skills, while building self-esteem and confidence. The culminating performance will spotlight the talents, dedication, and participation of the class members. Options for a final performance range from a mini-musical, to staged scenes, to duets and trios. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Virtual Passport |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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“I am not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land” -Seneca, Roman Philosopher This class explores a different region of our globe each day through fun and interactive lessons about the world’s people, food, music, language, technology, and environment. By developing an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness diversity brings to our lives, we can travel the world in 19 days to make it our playground. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Driver Education |
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Drivers Ed |
Ages 15.5 - 18 |
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With the introduction of the new Driver’s Licensing Laws in
the State of Hawai'i, students who are 15.5 to 18 years old must meet much more
stringent requirements to obtain a driver’s license.
The instructor of this program has had special training for this important work and is certified by the State Department of Transportation. He provides instruction in the correct driving methods and ensures that each student demonstrates good driving skills. This course produces a young person capable of driving in a safe, responsible, and courteous manner. Includes:
Requirements:
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
The Language Arts |
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Writing as Storytelling |
Grades 6 – 8 |
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Every great comic book, television show, and movie starts with a great storyteller. Learn how to improve writing skills, both in essays and creative writing, through the art of telling stories. Students work on prewriting and outlining, sentence structure, word choice, and creating a final project that engages readers. Vocabulary building and short story reading aim to grow language skills and empower students with more words to make their point. Come prepared to gain confidence and enrich writing skills. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Mathematics |
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Algebra I |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course is designed to extend and reinforce concepts learned in Pre-Algebra. Topics common to elementary high school Algebra are introduced. Building a working knowledge of central concepts, skills, and techniques is emphasized. Using various problems, students work with basic algebraic expressions to build confidence for further study in mathematics. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
Pre-Algebra |
Grades 6 – 8 |
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This course is designed to give an introduction to a Pre-Algebra course that a student might be taking in the fall or to provide a review of some Pre-Algebra concepts prior to taking an Algebra course. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Introduction to Algebra II/ Trigonometry |
Grades 9 – 12 |
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This math course introduces the beginning stages for the study of advance Algebra II concepts. Students must have completed Algebra and Geometry classes before enrolling in this course. Students learn to work with the foundations of functions, linear and quadratic equations, linear systems of three dimensions, and matrices. The course concludes with the study of polynomial functions, trigonometry functions, and probability and statistics. Students are required to have a TI-83 or 84 graphing calculator. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
The Sciences |
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Discovering Science |
Grades 6 – 8 |
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Calling all budding scientists! This class gives students the opportunity to be science detectives and learn about variety of scientific principles by performing fun experiments. Class sessions consist of hands-on investigations that explore concepts from physics, chemistry, microbiology, botany, astronomy, earth science, and physiology. The objective of this course is to give students a taste of several different sciences, demonstrate their interdependence, and teach how to carry out a scientific investigation. Come discover what science has to offer! |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
Marine Science
Seminar
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Grades 9 – 12 |
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Earn .5 science elective credit upon successful completion of this seminar. This four-hour seminar course is a scientific, hands-on discovery of the unique Hawaiian marine environment. Students gain a basic understanding of marine mammal biology and behavior and the fundamental principles of the biology of all living things. Classes include exploration through field trips, experiments, and lectures. Digital imaging and computer technology applied to produce lab and classroom projects. Basic swimming skills, a set of snorkel gear, and enthusiasm for the sciences are required. |
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Periods 1 and 2 |
8:00 – 12:00 |
Sustainable Living:A holistic study of the sustainability and health of a community |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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The purpose of this course is to understand the impacts of our contemporary industrial society on humanity and our environment and to discover and practice sustainable living solutions. This course is divided into four units – Food and Water, Clothing, Shelter, and Energy. Each unit consists of classroom research that includes readings and presentations that illustrate the economic, political, social, and environmental issues related to that topic. Following the research, each unit will conclude with a hands-on project. Students who complete this course will leave with the knowledge to make an educated plea for change and some practical skills to make that change happen. Unit projects include organic gardening and creating a Big Island diet, building a small straw bale structure, and modifying a diesel engine to run on straight vegetable oil. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Study Skills Enhancement |
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SAT Prep |
Grades 9 – 12 |
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This comprehensive course introduces students to strategies necessary to master the three-section SAT I examination, including an introduction to the Algebra II content as well as all major problem types. Verbal instruction focuses on the expanded critical reading section and gives students guided practice in the SAT I writing section with special emphasis on strategies for the timed student-written essay. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Study Skills 101 |
Grades 6 – 8 |
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Attention! Attention! From math, science, reading, and writing to singing, painting, and soccer, we rely on attention to get us where we want to be. Without the ability to manage our attention, we run into all kinds of avoidable difficulties. Explore the nature of attention and learn how to better manage yours through a variety of lessons, activities, and projects. Take control of your own attention – the secret key to school success and beyond. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
The Visual Arts |
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Ceramics |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course gives students insight and ideas for each piece, and an understanding and appreciation of clay as a medium. Students work with a potter’s wheel, slab rollers, and coils. Students also learn about the kiln, how to prepare clay, wedging, slip and scoring, and glaze. Elements of design include line, shape, space, form, color, and texture. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Express Yourself |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This course focuses on the depiction of self in art. Students work on self-portraits and explore different styles of self-portraits in art and the artists who did them, for example, Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and more. Culminating projects are 2-D and 3-D expressions in silhouette collage, paper maché and plaster masks. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
The Visual Journal |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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This class teaches students that art is a process as they expand their interests in cartoons, painting, sketching, and photography. Students develop their creative potential while using various mediums, including photogram, a non-camera based photo process, under the guidance of a professional artist. Students produce their visual journals as keepsakes of their budding ideas. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
Wearable Art |
Grades 6 – 12 |
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Students explore designing their own fashions in this course. Students start by making "unwearable slippers" as they explore form over function. Using Hawai'i’s beautiful flora and fauna as inspiration, students create their own paintings on silk. Students also make wearable silk scarves that could also be used as a flag or wall-hanging. |
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Period 3 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
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Summer@HPA welcomes international students who want to learn English as a Second Language. Our summer program is designed to support English language acquisition and its use for academic learning purposes. Students receive direct ESL instruction and support during the ESL class periods, and opportunities to speak English during regular, mainstream enrichment classes in the third period. During the first few days of instruction, individual assessments of the student’s ability in English are made to ensure appropriate level placement. |
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Themes
in Listening and Speaking:
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Beginning Level |
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This course is for students who are just beginning to understand and use the English language. Vocabulary development is the primary focus of this class. Grammar lessons are included in the context of the unit themes. Students practice learning and communicating in English primarily through listening and speaking activities. Using puppetry and drama, students gain confidence and improve their oral fluency, develop pronunciation, and voice projection. Themes include family and friends, cultural events and hobbies, and the future |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
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Themes
in Reading and Writing:
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Beginning Level |
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This course is for students who are just beginning to understand and use the English language. Vocabulary development is the primary focus of this class. Grammar lessons are included in the context of the unit themes. Students practice learning and communicating in English primarily through reading and writing activities. Script writing and story boarding introduces students to basic sentence structure and grammar. Themes include family and friends, cultural events and hobbies, and the future. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Topics in Listening and Speaking |
Intermediate Level |
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This course is for students with a basic knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. Vocabulary development and grammar lessons are included in the context of the unit topics. Students improve their fluency in English through listening and speaking activities. Topics include home and Hawai’i, cultural beliefs and personality, and global issues. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
Topics in Reading and Writing |
Intermediate Level |
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This course is for ESL students with a basic knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. Vocabulary development and grammar lessons are included in the context of the unit topics. Students improve their fluency in English through reading and writing activities. Topics include home and Hawai’i, cultural beliefs and personality, and global issues. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
TOEFL
iBT Prep:
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Advanced Level |
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This course is for students who have a good grasp of English grammar and vocabulary and are conversationally fluent, but who need more practice using the language and developing proficiency for the tasks included on the Internet-based test (iBT) TOEFL. Students focus on improving their listening and speaking proficiency and practice these sections of the TOEFL test. Students are given assignments that ask them to use English in real-world contexts beyond the components of the test. Vocabulary development is an important goal of this course. |
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Period 1 |
8:00 – 10:00 |
TOEFL
iBT Prep:
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Advanced Level |
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This course is for students who have a good grasp of English grammar and vocabulary and are conversationally fluent, but who need more practice using the language and developing proficiency for the tasks included on the Internet-based test (iBT) TOEFL. Students focus on improving their reading and writing proficiency and practice these sections of the TOEFL test. Students are given assignments that ask them to use English in real-world contexts beyond the components of the test. Vocabulary development is an important goal of this course. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
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