Instructor: Kumu Kalimahana Young Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
Class taught in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi Scope and Sequence
.5 elective credit for KSH students
Course Description:
The Advanced Colloquial Hawaiian Language course offers haumāna a unique journey into the depths of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, where language mastery becomes a pathway to cultural awakening and personal empowerment. Through an innovative blend of experiential learning and moʻokūʻauhau-based instruction, haumāna develop their agency while engaging in authentic conversations that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary applications. This comprehensive program empowers learners to navigate complex linguistic structures while fostering a deeper connection to their cultural identity and kuleana to the lāhui.
Prospective haumāna are invited to join this dynamic learning environment where they will experience the four essential components of Haumāna-Centered Learning: agency in their language journey, mastery of advanced linguistic concepts, experiential learning through real-world application, and deep engagement with moʻokūʻauhau. This course is a cornerstone in developing confident Hawaiian language practitioners who will perpetuate and revitalize ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Instructor: Kumu Whitney Raffipiy Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Let us embark on an extraordinary journey through "Conservation: Mauka to Makai," an innovative two-week program that exemplifies haumāna-centered learning. Students will develop agency as they investigate real-world conservation challenges facing Hawaiʻi's precious native species, from mountain peaks to ocean depths. Through experiential learning, participants will master cutting-edge research technologies while working alongside field experts. The program is thoughtfully structured into two interconnected sections: Mauka (upland) and Makai (coastal), reflecting the deep moʻokūʻauhau (genealogical) connections between these vital ecosystems.
Students will gain hands-on experience studying critical environmental issues, including coral reef health and restoration, marine pollution management, invasive species control, and native forest regeneration featuring Koa, ʻōhiʻa, and ʻIliahi. They will also focus on the protection of indigenous species such as Koholā (whales), nai'a (dolphins), limu (seaweed), Nēnē (Hawaiian goose), Hawaiian Honeycreepers, and Hawaiian Monk Seals. Mastery of modern conservation tools will be emphasized, including drone technology, scientific photography, data analysis using programs such as RStudio, and environmental graphic design. This course empowers students to become stewards of their 'āina while developing valuable skills that align with traditional knowledge and contemporary scientific practices.
Instructor: Ms. Cheylan Kahōkū Zimmermann Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Haumāna, embark on a transformative creative writing journey that empowers you to take agency over your storytelling path! Through this engaging course, you'll develop mastery of various writing techniques while exploring your moʻokūʻauhau – your unique identity and ancestral knowledge. Experience the power of expression through different genres of creative writing as you discover your authentic voice and contribute to your lāhui's legacy. This introductory course combines experiential learning exercises with critical analysis, allowing you to craft original works and develop the skills to critique, revise, and refine your writing. Join a supportive learning environment where your story matters, and you'll gain the tools to express yourself while understanding the deeper connections between your narrative and the broader societal context.
Instructor: Kumu Kalani Soller Online: June 12 – July 10
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Open to all students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Mo‘olelo is a glimpse into the eyes and minds of our kūpuna, which has been beautifully crafted in the art of storytelling. Stories are inherent and have evolved to share a mindset, a rhythm, and a pulse. This 4-week online course is designed to allow haumāna to craft and develop mo‘olelo content to share with others in a digital format. E komo mai, and let’s take this journey together to find, craft, and share your mo‘olelo.
Instructor: Kumu Kalei Lyman Online: June 12 – July 10
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Open to all students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit KSH students Scope and Sequence
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This course explores the Hawaiian Kingdom’s diplomatic history and relationships with global powers. Haumāna gains mastery in understanding the kingdom’s role in international relations and its relevance today. Through experiential projects, students analyze treaties and negotiations, connecting to their moʻokūʻauhau to understand their kuleana in preserving and advocating for Hawaiian sovereignty on a global stage.
Instructor: TBD Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
At Kamehameha Schools Hawaii, the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program offers high school students an extraordinary opportunity to embrace their future through a unique haumāna-centered approach. Through agency and mastery learning, students take control of their educational journey while developing essential life skills in cooking, financial literacy, textile arts, and family dynamics. The program's experiential learning component ensures hands-on practice in real-world scenarios, while moʻokūʻauhau connects students to their ancestral knowledge and practices, creating a deeper understanding of their role in contributing to a thriving lāhui.
We invite haumāna to join a program beyond traditional education, embracing modern skills and cultural values. Through our comprehensive curriculum, students master practical skills while developing leadership qualities that will serve them throughout their lives. The program's focus on experiential learning and moʻokūʻauhau creates an environment where students can explore their identity, understand their kuleana, and prepare for their role in supporting their families and communities. From nutrition and wellness to resource management and consumer education, our program empowers students to become confident, capable individuals ready to navigate the complexities of modern life while honoring their cultural heritage.
Instructor: Mr. Manly Kanoa III Session 1: June 12 – June 25
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
In the variable world of Financial Literacy, students embark on an exciting journey to master their money and build a secure future. Through the lens of traditional Hawaiian practices and modern financial principles, high schoolers discover how to navigate financial systems confidently while learning essential skills like budgeting, credit management, and investing that support personal and lāhui success.
This hands-on course transforms complex financial concepts into real-world adventures, where students tackle practical projects that mirror actual financial challenges they'll face in their adult lives. As young financial explorers dive into topics like goal setting, money management, and insurance principles, they'll use mathematical skills to solve interest problems, evaluate investments, and create solid financial plans – all while developing the street smarts needed to protect their consumer rights and make informed money decisions.
Instructor: TBD Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
We invite haumāna to embark on a transformative journey through our Hawaiian chant and dance program, where haumāna discover the profound connection between oli, hula, and their moʻokūʻauhau. Through our innovative approach to mastery learning, students develop a deep understanding of traditional chants and movements while building agency in their cultural expression. This comprehensive program emphasizes experiential learning opportunities that allow students to engage directly with their heritage, fostering a genuine sense of kuleana to their lāhui and cultural perpetuation.
We especially encourage you to join our specialized Hawaiian Chant and Dance course, where they can explore their identity through traditional art forms while developing essential skills in both hula and oli. This dynamic learning environment incorporates all four components of our Haumāna-Centered Learning approach - Agency, Mastery, Experiential Learning, and Moʻokūʻauhau - creating an engaging and empowering educational experience. Students will discover how their personal moʻokūʻauhau connects to the broader narrative of Hawaiian culture while gaining confidence in their ability to express themselves through these traditional art forms and contribute to the strengthening of their lāhui.
Instructor: Mrs. K. Kuʻulei Kanahele Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Haumāna are invited to embark on an evolutionary journey through Hawaiian music to discover how mele is a powerful vehicle for expressing resistance and resilience. Through this unique course, haumāna will develop agency as they master both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian political songs, connecting deeply with their moʻokūʻauhau (ancestral knowledge and identity) while exploring their kuleana to amplify the lāhui's voice. The experiential learning approach includes performing songs inspired by 1893 Hawaiian newspaper articles, allowing students to achieve mastery of melody, lyrics, and translations while understanding their broader cultural significance. This hands-on experience empowers students to apply their learning in meaningful ways that contribute to their academic success and their role in preserving and advancing Hawaiian cultural heritage.
Instructor: Mr. Chad Haʻo Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: HSH7322 Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Calling all high school athletes and wellness enthusiasts! Experience an enriching journey in this engaging course where haumāna develop agency over their physical and mental well-being through immersive sports and fitness activities. Through experiential learning, students will step into the daily lives of dedicated athletes, mastering essential techniques and strategies while discovering their personal path to health and vitality. This comprehensive program empowers haumāna to forge deep Moʻokūʻauhau connections, understanding how their kuleana to personal wellness echoes through their family legacy and contributes to a thriving lāhui. By combining hands-on athletic training with personalized wellness strategies, students will develop the confidence and skills needed to create sustainable, healthy lifestyles that honor both traditional values and modern athletic excellence.
Instructor: TBD Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
Class taught in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi Scope and Sequence
.5 elective credit for KSH students
Course Description:
Journey into the depths of Hawaiian wisdom through this course that connects you to the ancient traditions of our kūpuna. Drawing from moʻolelo such as the Kumulipo, our sacred creation chant, and the powerful stories like Peleʻs arrival to the Hawaiian Islands, students will develop their Hawaiian language skills while discovering their place in our continuing moʻokūʻauhau (genealogical lineage). Through the art of traditional Hawaiian storytelling (haʻi moʻolelo), haumāna will experience the power of oral traditions that have shaped our culture for generations. Like the ancient kahuna who preserved our histories through memorization and chant, you'll master the techniques of moʻolelo delivery while gaining deep insights into the traditions that explain our origins and connection to ʻāina.
This immersive learning journey embraces all four components of Haumāna-Centered Learning: developing your agency as a storyteller, achieving mastery of language and cultural knowledge, engaging in experiential learning through performance and practice, and strengthening your understanding of moʻokūʻauhau. As you progress, you'll discover how your own story interweaves with the greater narrative of our lāhui, preparing you to carry forward these precious traditions into the future. Join us in this empowering educational experience that will strengthen your connection to Hawaiian culture while developing critical skills for college and beyond. Your journey as a guardian of our stories begins here.
Instructor: Mr. Manly Kanoa III Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
In this metamorphic and engaging economics course, students embark on an exciting journey exploring how personal choices connect to global economic systems. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, they discover how traditional Hawaiian concepts like moʻokūʻauhau and kuleana intersect with modern economic principles, making the subject relevant to their daily lives and future aspirations.
The course prepares students for college-level economics, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. They'll dive into fascinating microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, learning to analyze everything from personal spending choices to international trade decisions. Through creative projects, graphical analysis, and interactive presentations, students develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well beyond high school. While some basic math skills are helpful, the course focuses on building economic literacy through practical applications that students will use throughout their lives.
Instructor: Ms. Mariah Potts Session 1: June 12 – June 25
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Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Haumāna are invited to begin a transformative agricultural experience where they will encounter the power of agency through hands-on learning and personal discovery. This innovative course combines mastery of sustainable farming practices with deep connections to their moʻokūʻauhau, empowering haumāna to understand their unique role in ʻāina stewardship. Through experiential learning, students explore diverse farming methods, visit local agricultural sites, and engage in project-based cultural activities that bring traditional knowledge into modern practice. The program emphasizes the four components of Haumāna-Centered Learning, allowing students to develop their understanding of plant uses, environmental challenges, and sustainable solutions while fostering their kuleana to the lāhui. As they progress, haumāna will cultivate both practical skills and cultural wisdom, learning to assess and adjust their impact on their kauhale, ʻāina, and honua through the lens of naʻauao, ultimately contributing to the vision of a thriving, food-secure Hawaiian community.
Instructor: Kumu Kealohapauʻole Ahuna Online: June 12 – July 10
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Credit information & restrictions: Syllabus
Open to all students Scope and Sequence
0.5 elective credit KSH students
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the political and legal history of the Hawaiian Islands. Through an analysis of key historical events, students will explore the formation of the Hawaiian Kingdom, its relationship with the United States, and its sovereignty. Students will learn how the Hawaiian Kingdom functioned as an independent state and explore its status in contemporary international law.
Instructor: Mr. Vincent Araujo Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: HSE7224 Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
This course immerses haumāna in the innovative world of robotics through hands-on, experiential learning. Students gain agency by mastering essential skills in electronics, digital logic, microcontroller theory, and programming languages, such as Block and Python. Through collaborative projects, haumāna assemble, debug, and program robots to navigate real-world challenges, deepening their understanding of mechanical systems, mathematics, and sensor technology. Rooted in moʻokūʻauhau, this course emphasizes how technological innovation can serve the lāhui. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, haumāna align their kuleana to become contributors to a technologically advanced and sustainable future.
Instructor: Kumu Kalei Lyman Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Open to KSH student athletes Syllabus
emphasis on football Scope and Sequence
0.5 elective credit for KSH students
Course Description:
Calling all high school athletes! Experience a compelling two-week adventure where Hawaiian values meet athletic excellence. This unique football program empowers haumāna to develop both physical prowess and leadership skills through a powerful blend of traditional wisdom and modern training techniques. Through the lens of Haumāna-Centered Learning, participants will discover their agency as athletes while embracing their moʻokūʻauhau (ancestral knowledge and identity) to guide their personal growth. The program features intensive hands-on training sessions emphasizing mastery of fundamental skills and advanced strategies, complemented by experiential learning through cultural huakaʻi (excursions). Athletes will develop mental resilience, physical conditioning, and recovery techniques while understanding their kuleana to the lāhui. By engaging in this comprehensive program that bridges traditional values with contemporary athletic development, participants will emerge not just as stronger players but as empowered leaders ready to contribute to their communities both on and off the field.
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Corriea Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Instructor: Kumu ʻIwalani Haia
Course #: HSS7411
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Aloha ʻĀina are encouraged to embark on an inspiring educational journey in the historic lands of Kohala, where King Kamehameha I was born in Kokoiki and trained as a warrior in ʻĀwini. Through the innovative Haumāna-Centered Learning approach, students develop agency by engaging in hands-on experiences at significant wahi pana (sacred places) like the ancient Kohala Dryland Field System, where they master both traditional agricultural practices and modern sustainability techniques. This unique educational experience emphasizes moʻokūʻauhau (genealogical connections) and experiential learning, allowing students to connect their ancestral wisdom with contemporary environmental challenges while developing a deeper understanding of their kuleana to the ʻāina and lāhui. Following in the footsteps of Kamehameha I, students learn to navigate complex societal structures while contributing to the preservation and advancement of Hawaiian cultural practices, ultimately working toward a thriving lāhui through the principles of economic stability, equity, and aloha.
Instructor: Ms. Keikilani Meyer Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
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Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
Haumāna embarks on managing and preserving knowledge through this comprehensive course. Students learn to navigate vital repositories such as the Hawaiʻi State Archives, Bishop Museum Library & Archives, and the Bureau of Conveyances by developing advanced organizational and research skills. These institutions house precious moʻokūʻauhau records, land documents, and legal materials essential for understanding Hawaiian genealogy and land tenure.
Students master the art of accessing and curating resources from various collections, including the Hawaiian Historical Society, the University of Hawaiʻi libraries, and digital databases like Papakilo and Ulukau. Through hands-on experience with physical and digital archives, they learn to serve their community's educational needs while honoring traditional knowledge systems. Moʻokūʻauhau anchors their kuleana as stewards of information, empowering them to support the lāhui through skilled research and preservation practices.
Instructor: Kumu Kalani Soller Online: June 12 – July 10
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Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all students Syllabus
0.5 elective credit KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
This course explores the economic systems of the Hawaiian Kingdom, emphasizing mastery of historical and modern sustainability principles. Haumāna connects to their moʻokūʻauhau while developing an agency to address today’s economic challenges in service to their lāhui.
Instructor: Kumu Kealohapauʻole Ahuna Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
This course invites students to explore the complexities of human behavior in times of systemic oppression and genocide while examining their moʻokūʻauhau and kuleana in shaping a just world. By analyzing global case studies—such as the Holocaust, Rwandan Genocide, and cultural genocide of Native Hawaiians—students will uncover patterns of injustice, resilience, and advocacy.
Through historical inquiry, primary source analysis, and hands-on advocacy projects, students will develop the tools to address modern social justice issues in their communities and beyond. The course concludes by connecting global struggles to the Hawaiian context, focusing on the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, cultural genocide, and sovereignty movements. Students will leave the course empowered to act as agents of justice and aloha ʻāina.
Instructor: Kumu Kealohapauʻole Ahuna Session 1: June 12 – June 25
Course #: Session 2: June 26 - July 10
Credit information & restrictions:
Open to all grade 9 -12 students Syllabus
.5 elective credit for KSH students Scope and Sequence
Course Description:
This course invites students to explore the complexities of human behavior in times of systemic oppression and genocide while examining their moʻokūʻauhau and kuleana in shaping a just world. By analyzing global case studies—such as the Holocaust, Rwandan Genocide, and cultural genocide of Native Hawaiians—students will uncover patterns of injustice, resilience, and advocacy.
Through historical inquiry, primary source analysis, and hands-on advocacy projects, students will develop the tools to address modern social justice issues in their communities and beyond. The course concludes by connecting global struggles to the Hawaiian context, focusing on the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, cultural genocide, and sovereignty movements. Students will leave the course empowered to act as agents of justice and aloha ʻāina.