Students will enroll in a study skills course where they will prepare for being a college students. This course will go over potential career options and some basic soft skills like communication, email etiquette, etc. Students will also take placement exams and apply/register for each semester during their study skills class.
Freshman Year Courses:
ENG 9 - 1 credit
Algebra 1 - 1 credit
Physical Science or Biology - 1 credit
MHH/PID - 1 credits
*our POLS 110 Early College Course will replace PID in the Spring semester. Please see below for the course description.
PE Lifetime Activities/PE Lifetime Fitness - 0.5 credits/0.5 credits
1 electives of their choice
POLS 110 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
This course is an introduction to the discussion of politics as an activity and of political problems, systems, ideologies, and processes
SP 151 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
Develop communication skills necessary to function effectively in today’s society. Enhance communication skills in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations
Students will continue to focus on High School graduation requirements, but will begin taking early college courses. Students will enroll as Leeward Community College students and we will provide more detailed information prior to registration.
Sophomore Year Courses:
ENG 10 - 1 credit
Geometry - 1 credit
Biology - 1 credit
Health - 0.5 credits
Study Skills 2 - 0.5 credits
World Language/CTE/Fine Arts elective - 1 credit
IS 103 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
This course will introduce students to college life and focus on essential transitional elements that promote academic success and personal goals. Students will have an opportunity to become familiar with college and community resources, acquire skills which support academic achievement and provide opportunities to develop personal goals, self-confidence and personal responsibility for lifelong learning. (Formerly IS 100 Freshman Year Seminar)
HIST 152 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses) - will also meet criteria for HS World History credit
A global and historical survey focusing on human societies and cross-cultural interactions since 1500 CE. Emphasis is given to broad relationships and trends and to the political ,religious, economic and social changes most relevant to contemporary society.
SOC 100 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
Introduction to basic sociological concepts, theories and findings with emphasis on the sociological perspective to gain insight into basic social relationships, social structures and processes.
EXPOS 1 - 0.5 credit
ENG 11B - 0.5 credit
US History - 1 credit
ALG 2 - 1 credit
Chemistry - 1 credit
Elective choice - 1 credit
Study Skills 3 - 1 credit
PSY 100 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
The basic principles of human behavior, motivation, learning, perception, and emotion, as they relate to the individual.
HWST 107 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
An introduction to the unique aspects of the native point of view in Hawai'i and the larger Pacific with regards to origins, language, religion, land, art, history and modern issues.
REL 150 (dual credit) - 3 college credits, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
A survey of the origins, teachings, practices, and present-day situation of the world's major religions. Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, Taoism, and indigenous traditions.
Study Skills 4 - 1 credit
Intro to College Math - 1 credit
ENG 100 (dual credit) - 3 college courses, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
Provides practice in producing substantial compositions at the college transfer level for courses across the curriculum. Engaging in research activities, students evaluate and integrate sources into their compositions. Following a recursive writing process, they analyze the rhetorical, conceptual, and stylistic demands of writing for various purposes and audiences. Students apply the principles of expository writing and produce compositions that have clear ideas, adequate support, logical organization, and correct sentence structure. Students become proficient language users, independent learners, and thoughtful members of an academic community
MATH 100 or MATH 103 (dual credit) - 3 college courses, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
Math 100: MATH 100 includes a variety of selected mathematical topics designed to acquaint students with examples of mathematical and quantitative reasoning that demonstrate the beauty, power, clarity, and precision of mathematics. The core course content includes deductive, numeric, symbolic, graphical and statistical algorithms and reasoning. MATH 100 is not intended as, and does not qualify as, a prerequisite for advanced mathematics courses.
Math 103: Functions, graphs and their properties are studied by generalizing and interpreting techniques initially introduced in elementary algebra. Simplification techniques are used to define, simplify, and derive elementary properties of linear, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Equation, system and inequality solving techniques are used to determine the domain and range and analyze the nature of the roots and intersection points of functions and graphs. Quantitative interpretation and practical application of functions and graphs are included throughout the course.
SP 251 (dual credit) - 3 college courses, 1 high school credit (dual credit courses are semester courses)
Adaptation of rhetorical theory to particular speakers, audiences, occasions. Extensive practice.