General Information:

Kapolei High School is partnering with the University of Hawaii at West Oahu to offer Early College (EC) courses for the Fall 2024 semester.  Tuition is FREE for any current Kapolei High School student.  Some (not all) EC courses require a book and/or have additional course fees. As an EC student, you will be required to cover these additional costs. On average, books and fees may run between $25-100 per course. In the event that a student enrolls in an EC course and fails, students will be required to reimburse Kapolei High School the current tuition cost of a three credit course at UH West Oahu ($918).  All courses are consider "dual credit."  This means that you will earn 3 colleges credits AND one high school credit!  If you would like to learn more about Early College, please watch this video:  Video Presentation.

Important information to consider prior to enrolling in an EC course:

1. You are required to have a 2.7 cumulative high school GPA at the time of your application.  This program is open to students of all grade levels (except incoming 8th graders) as long as they possess good organizational skills, have a strong work ethic, are mature, and would like to challenge themselves academically. If you meet these characteristics, then Early College is for you!

2. If you have previously taken an Early College course and have a college transcript open, you need to be in "good academic standing" in college (not on probation) and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA.  For example, if you previously took a college course and earned a "D" or "F" grade, your GPA may be below a 2.0 and thus you may not qualify to take another EC course next semester.

3. Students may enroll in two courses per semester and courses will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. In the event that we have more applicants than seats available, students will be limited to one course per semester. If this is your first time enrolling in an EC course, it is recommended (not required) that you take one course in your first semester.

4. You must be a currently enrolled student at Kapolei High School in order to apply.  If you are a current incoming 8th grader, graduate, or have not registered yet (e.g. transferring to Kapolei High School), you are ineligible to participate.

5. Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Courses: What's the difference between asynchronous and synchronous learning? bit.ly/articleononlinelearning.  Asynchronous courses at Kapolei High School will have one or two online meetings at the beginning of the semester for you to check in with the instructor, meet your classmates, and have an opportunity to ask any questions. These meetings are mandatory. Days/times to be announced.

Semester Dates: 

Class starts the week of August 26, 2024 and runs through December 13, 2024. Early College runs on the UH West Oahu schedule. Please be aware that you may have class when Kapolei High School is not in session. Click the link to view: UHWO Academic Calendar and be sure to plan accordingly. 

Registration Dates:

Registration will run from now until April 5, 2024. We will also have on-campus application days in the College and Career Office on March 27-28 and April 1-3. Please note that a course in BLUE is open for students to register. If a course title is marked in RED, then the class is full. Do not attempt to register for these classes! 

Course Options for Fall 2024: 

Course 1: Anthropology 152:Culture and Humanity- Day/Time TBD

As an introduction to the subfield of cultural anthropology, this course examines socio-cultural variation on a global scale. Specific topics include economic and political organization, food subsistence and the environment, colonization and globalization, religion, kinship and descent, marriage and family, language and communication, health anthropology, as well as inequities related to gender, class, ethnicity, and racism. The ways in which contemporary anthropology addresses real world issues is a major component of the course. (FGB) 

Course 2: Hawaiian Studies 107: Center of the Pacific- Day/Time TBD                                                                                            This is a survey course exploring various themes in Hawaiian Studies, including origins, land use and tenure, historical perspectives, language, spirituality, art, and contemporary issues. The course will focus largely on Hawai‘i as our homeland/base, but will also include relevant information and discussion on similar issues throughout Polynesia and the Pacific. (DH)

Course 3: Sociology 100: Survey of Psychology- Day/Time TBD                                                                                                        This course introduces the tools used by sociologists to explore and understand society. Social relationships, social structures and processes are explored through major concepts, theoretical perspectives and methods used by the discipline. (DS)

FOR NEW, FIRST TIME STUDENT

1. Memorandum of Agreement

Read the Memorandum of Agreement

2. Dual Application 

Dual Credit Application: Complete https://www.hawaii.edu/dualcredit/ for Fall 2024. Click the blue "submit" button on the bottom of the page, then print the form.  Student & parent/guardian signatures are required. You do not need to obtain the counselor and principal's signature-Ms. Cabreros-Subia will take care of this for you.  If you are planning on taking TWO classes, you only need to do one Dual Credit Application (click the gray "add course" button to add a second course). Sample Dual Credit Application: See a Sample Dual Credit Application.  

How to complete the Dual Credit? Need help?: Tutorial Video for Dual Credit Application.

3. UH System Application 

Complete the UH System Application online for UH West Oahu. Click Here: UH WEST OAHU APPLICATION LINK.  Be sure to select "None-Degree/Summer School" as your major. This will bypass the $50 application fee.  The UH system application is a little more difficult to do. 

4. Early College Google Form 

Once you are done with steps 1-3, click on this link to register: https://bit.ly/ECFall24registration

Note: You will have to upload a PDF file of your Dual Credit application at this link (no pictures please) AND a picture of your student ID. Please have this ready before you click on the link to register.  

5. Early College Classroom

Be sure to join Mrs. Cabreros-Subia's Google Classroom to get updates and important information.  Link to join: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE3NDY5ODU1Njkx?cjc=5li4ezg or join by this classroom code: 5li4ezg.  It is mandatory for you to join this classroom. Periodic updates and reminders will be posted here.

FOR RETURNING STUDENTS  

For students who are currently OR previously enrolled in an EC class at UH West Oahu. Complete all steps above except step #3 (UH System Application) ONLY if you were enrolled in Early College in Spring 2024. 

You can complete this registration process at home or stop by the College & Career Center for assistance.  

What is Early College?

Early College is a nationwide initiative which allows high school students to enroll in college courses while in high school. University/college instructors teach the course. Students who successfully complete their college course will receive both high school and college credit (dependent on course), which we refer to as Dual Credit. The two dual credit programs that we offer at Kapolei High School are Early College and Running Start.  

Running Start 

Running Start is a program that allows 12th grade students to take college courses at participating University of Hawaii colleges & universities. Students can potentially earn both high school and college credits for these courses. Students and families are responsible for paying for the course at the specific institution.  

Benefits/Implications of Early College & Running Start

National Data Indicates:

• More likely to meet college-readiness benchmarks

• More likely to enter college and enter shortly after high school graduation

• Higher persistence rate into second year of college

• Higher four- and six-year college completion rates

• Shorter average time to bachelor's degree completion for those completing in six years or less

Hawaii Data Indicates:

• Higher college enrollment rates

• More likely to enroll in college in the fall term immediately following high school graduation

• More likely to enroll at a 4-year institution

• Higher persistence rate into second year of college

Articles: 

Going to College Before College - Click HERE. 

Why College Now Starts in High School For So Many Hawaii Kids- Click HERE.