Basic Electives

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT**  

This course is designed to assist 9th grade students’ transition into the high school setting.  It develops study habits, employability skills, self-image and basics skills of reading, writing, computer literacy and the general learner outcomes.  The course guides students in the establishing of a student portfolio designed to highlight the student’s accomplishments throughout their high school career.

This course is paired with HLE1000 HLTH-TODAY/ TOMORROW, and taken during gr9.

 0.5  Credit

This course supports students who are enrolled in LCY1010.  It provides additional instruction and support, where needed, to help students achieve the standards for the three strands of the language arts:  reading, writing, and oral communication.  Instruction will be differentiated as appropriate for the needs of the students enrolled.  There is an emphasis on the processes involved in the language arts strands with a focus on scaffolded practice with increasingly sophisticated materials.  Whole-class lessons, mini-lessons, and individualized instruction will be incorporated as indicated by the teacher’s diagnosis of needs.  The goal is for students to produce work and performances that are evidence of meeting the benchmarks for LCY1010.  

Students will be recommended for these courses based on previous data.

0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course supports students who are enrolled in LCY2010.  It provides additional instruction and support, where needed, to help students achieve the standards for the three strands of the language arts:  reading, writing, and oral communication.  Instruction will be differentiated as appropriate for the needs of the students enrolled.  There is an emphasis on the processes involved in the language arts strands with a focus on scaffolded practice with increasingly sophisticated materials.  Whole-class lessons, mini-lessons, and individualized instruction will be incorporated as indicated by the teacher’s diagnosis of needs.  The goal is for students to produce work and performances that are evidence of meeting the benchmarks for LCY2010.  This course is repeatable. 

Students will be recommended for these courses based on previous data.

0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course is designed for students who need to strengthen their understanding of mathematical concepts in each of the mathematics strands:  Number and Operations; Measurement; Geometry and Spatial Sense; Patterns, Functions, and Algebra; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. Concepts should be systematically developed using concrete materials, multiple representations, and symbols. This course is supplemental, repeatable, and should only be given for elective credit.

Students will be recommended for these courses based on previous data.

 0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course is designed for students who need to strengthen their understanding of mathematical concepts in each of the mathematics strands:  Number and Operations; Measurement; Geometry and Spatial Sense; Patterns, Functions, and Algebra; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. Concepts should be systematically developed using concrete materials, multiple representations, and symbols. This course is supplemental, repeatable, and should only be given for elective credit.

Students will be recommended for these courses based on previous data.

 0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course is designed to help students develop study skills. Students learn to make effective use of time and resources, improve reading, writing, and listening, and develop test-taking skills. This course is recommended for students who have been identified as having difficulty in completing course assignments, meeting deadlines, and keeping to a schedule.

0.5  Credit Repeatable

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT **

This course is designed to support student in career development and guidance.  It provides students knowledge and skills in learning about themselves, exploring life goals, careers and occupations, relating school subjects to future career needs, and making tentative long and short-range educational and/or career plans. 

0.5  Credit

This course is designed to help students develop the capacity for financial literacy by describing, analyzing, and evaluating many financial topics that most students will directly experience. Financial literacy, or financial capability is the capacity, based on knowledge, skills and access, to manage financial resources effectively. The course aims to develop this capacity, to have appropriate access to and understanding of financial products, services, and concepts, so as to empower individuals to make informed choices, avoid pitfalls, know where to go for help, and take actions to improve their present and long-term financial well-being.

0.5  Credit

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT COUNTS AS AN ELECTIVE CREDIT**    

This course is for elective credit, generally for 9th graders.  The course is designed to assist students with college and career exploration through college preparatory course work with emphasis on analytical writing, study and test taking skills, note taking and research.  It is modeled after a nationally recognized program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). 

1  Credit

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT**    

This course is for elective credit, generally for 10th graders.  The course is designed to follow the 9th grade course.  Students refine and adjust their academic and learning goal, expand their writing portfolio, begin to narrow college and career choices based on personal interests and goals. It is modeled after a nationally recognized program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 

1  Credit

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT**    

This course is for elective credit, generally for 11th graders.  The course is designed to follow the 10th grade course.  This course is the first part of a junior/senior seminar that focuses on writing and critical thinking expected of a first year college student.  Students begin to confirm postsecondary plans and participate in college-bound activities. It is modeled after a nationally recognized program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).   

1  Credit

**GENERAL COURSE, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 2 CTE CREDIT REQUIREMENT**    

This course is for elective credit, generally for 12th graders.  The course is designed to follow the 11th grade course.  This course is the second part of a junior/senior seminar that focuses on writing and critical thinking.  Students complete a final research essay project and develop and present a portfolio representing their years of work in high school.  Students also apply to colleges of their choice and submit personal essays. It is modeled after a nationally recognized program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).  

1  Credit

This is a multidisciplinary course designed to help students develop communication, group process, and facilitative leadership skills and knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Student leaders develop and apply techniques of leading, planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating, including problem solving and critical thinking. Activities include participating in and conducting effective meetings, setting individual and group goals, recognizing and producing quality products and performance, cooperative planning and learning, sharing responsibilities, taking positive action, and working with people from diverse backgrounds. Emphasis is on authentic learning with student participation and involvement with real school and student concerns as a means of understanding levels of organization, levels of authority, and communication and management techniques. Application of leadership is taught as a function that can be performed by any member of a group or shared by several at one time. This course may be repeated for elective credit. 

0.5  Credit Repeatable

Conversation and Culture courses emphasize listening and speaking skills as they relate to the cultural topics studied. These courses may serve as introductory phases of study leading to further language development through Language and Culture courses (e.g., Hawaiian 1A). Conversation 1A may also serve as the vehicle to offer a one-year “language for specific use” course (e.g., Language for Travel, for interaction in limited daily situations). These courses may provide solid introductions to language study by focusing on the Interpersonal and Cultures standards. 

NOTE:  These courses do not address all of the World Languages standards and do not meet most college and university entrance requirements for language study. 

1  Credit

The Introduction to Computer Science course is a first year computer science course which gives students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity to develop an interest in computer science that will foster further endeavors in the field.

1  Credit

This course is designed to provide instruction on the relationship of food and nutrition as it relates to current socioeconomic status and culture.  It will cover the major biological properties of nutrition, as well as basic food preparation, food safety and sanitation, the nutritional needs of individuals, physiological and psychological aspects of food, wellness and the prevention of disease, consumer education, and the awareness of employment opportunities.

 1  Credit

This course is designed to acquaint students with the tools, techniques and terminology of television/video production, both in the field and in the studio.  Students will have hands on experience with various filming, recording, and editing techniques and processes.  Students will participate in the planning and production of short programs featuring topics of interest to them.  Students will use and compare nonlinear and other imaging editing software.  This course is repeatable for elective credit. 

0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course emphasizes the production of longer, more complex programs in a variety of formats. Students are given the opportunity to take initiative in visualizing and planning the program, script writing, and storyboard production, and taping and editing. Critical viewing and analysis are also covered. This course is repeatable once for elective credit. 

0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course introduces students to planning and producing the school’s yearbook. Writing of copy, captions, and headlines; typing; designing and completing layouts; working with photography; and meeting deadlines are included.  

1  Credit

This course is for intermediate yearbook students. Students are assigned sections to edit, and plan and supervise the work of others on the sections. As editors, they also work with faculty members and the administrative staff in planning, scheduling, and carrying out the work to be done.  

1  Credit

This course supports students who are enrolled in LVH5370.  It provides additional instruction and support, where needed, to help students achieve the standards for the course.  Instruction will be differentiated as appropriate for the needs of the students enrolled.  There is an emphasis on the processes involved in the language arts strands with a focus on scaffolded practice with increasingly sophisticated materials.  Whole-class lessons, mini-lessons, and individualized instruction will be incorporated as indicated by the teacher’s diagnosis of needs.  The goal is for students to produce work and performances that are evidence of meeting the benchmarks for LVH5370.  This course is repeatable. 

0.5  Credit Repeatable

Experiences in this course help students develop their ability to analyze an issue and prepare and present sound arguments to support a position on the issue. Debate is a process that involves research followed by a critical examination and consideration of ideas. It is a tool that enables careful analysis of problems and issues and a diligent search for viable solutions. Students will develop skills of reasoning, analysis, and research. They will explore the nature of persuasion and prepare a case using a variety of strategies.  

0.5  Credit

This course supports students who are enrolled in LWH5235.  It provides additional instruction and support, where needed, to help students achieve the standards for the course.  Instruction will be differentiated as appropriate for the needs of the students enrolled.  There is an emphasis on the processes involved in the language arts strands with a focus on scaffolded practice with increasingly sophisticated materials.  Whole-class lessons, mini-lessons, and individualized instruction will be incorporated as indicated by the teacher’s diagnosis of needs.  The goal is for students to produce work and performances that are evidence of meeting the benchmarks for LWH5235.  This course is repeatable. 

0.5  Credit Repeatable

This course emphasizes use of the writing process to stimulate and develop students’ creative expression. Students shape their ideas into a variety of forms and styles utilized in fiction, poetry, drama, and personal narrative. Students read literary selections in several genres for enjoyment and inspiration, and, most importantly, as a springboard for ideas and a source of models of good writing.     

0.5  Credit

This elective course is self-directed and project based. Students are expected to demonstrate skilled or masterful levels for all STEM Competencies as they address the following major outcomes for the course:    * Research: Conduct research to reflect upon and determine a project to addresses a specific community need.  * Design: Design, build, test, refine, and deliver a solution to address the need.  *Reflection: Engage in ongoing reflection throughout all levels of the project design and its impacts on the local and global community.  *Technology: Learn to use technologies with the aid of online self-guided tutorials, student mentoring, and/or professional assistance arranged by the course facilitator. Accessible technology may include, but is not limited to; probe-ware, biotechnology, bio-agricultural systems, computer-aided design, 3-D modeling, architectural design, animation, games design, surveying and mapping (GPS), Geographic Information Systems, programming, database applications, web page design, digital photo and video editing.  * Career Skills; Acquire career-building skills. Skills include reflection on and integration of personal values with career interests, strategic resume development, and enhancing job search capability.    Project-based learning experiences will specifically address skills with STEM fields. Successful projects will integrate the practice and development of specific skills from all four areas -- Science, Technology, Engineering Design, and Mathematics. STEM Capstone projects will address all four areas of STEM and will directly reflect meet or exceed levels of all STEM Competencies. 

Students who are on track to earn the STEM Honors Recognition Certificate, but are not enrolled in an approved ACCN course, will be recommended for this course.

1  Credit Repeatable

This semester credit is required for graduation.  It provides students with knowledge and skills in learning about themselves, exploring life goals, careers and occupations, relating school subjects to future career needs, and making tentative long and short-range educational and/or career plans.  Credit will not be awarded until such time that the student, in Grades 9-12, provides documentation that he/she has met the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards in Career and Technical Education standards for Career Planning.

 0.5  Credit

The objective of this course is to provide service to the school in the library, office, health room, lunch room, and/or classroom, as well as tutorial and multi-media services.  Under the supervision of an adult, students participate in servicing other students and the school.  This may include keeping school files; cataloging and shelving books; learning to use the computer and multi-media equipment; assisting teachers, office staff, cafeteria personnel, and/or health aide; and tutoring other students.  This is a non-credit course.    This course has been modified to have unlimited repeat-ability effective SY 2015-16.   

0  Credit Repeatable