Grades 9/10 Program

ELA

English Language Arts 9

English Language Arts 10

CTE Math

Modeling our World

Algebra 1

Geometry

CTE Sci

Integrated Science

Environmental Science (tentative)

Agri-Science (tentative)

Social Studies

Modern Hawaiian History

Participation in Democracy

Hawaiian Studies (HWST100)*

* This is an Early College Course offered through Hawaiʻi Community College. Students will earn DOE credit for Social Studies Elective (1 credit).

Student Success Skills (IS101)*

* This is an Early College Course offered through Hawaiʻi Community College and taught at Kaʻū High School. Students will earn DOE credit for Elective (1 credit).

CTE

Natural Resources CORE

Plant Systems 1

Natural Resources Production 1

Natural Resources Production 2

Foundations of Construction

Physical Education

P.E. Lifetime Fitness

P.E. Elective

Electives

Elective topics will be integrated and explored throughout the year, connected to various student projects, and based upon student interest.

College Certification Opportunities

* Students are able to earn a

Certificate of Competence in Landscape Work from Hawaiʻi Community College by passing the following courses with a C or better: NR CORE, Plant System, Modeling Our World, Integrated Science. (Equivalent to earning the following 12 Hawaiʻi CC credits: AG 31, AG 33, AG 40, AG 46)

* Students are able to earn a

Certificate of Competence in Farm Work from Hawaiʻi Community College by passing the following courses with a C or better: NR CORE, Plant Systems, NR Production 1, NR Production 2. (Equivalent to earning the following 18 credits: AG 31, AG 33, AG 54A, AG 54B)

* Students are able to earn a

Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture from Hawaiʻi Community College by passing the following courses with a C or better: NR CORE, Plant Systems, Modeling Our World, Integrated Science, NR Production 1, NR Production 2. (Equivalent to earning the following 24 credits: AG 31, AG 33, AG 40, AG 46, AG 54A, AG 54B)

Industry Certification Opportunities

* OSHA 10 Safety Certification

* First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

* Commercial Drone Pilot

* Hunter Safety

* CyberSafe Certification

* Google Certifications