The following courses are offered to all students and are structured for enrichment (no credit earned)...class offerings are subject to change based on availability. If the course you chose is closed due to lack of enrollment, you will be scheduled for the next available class on your registration and will be notified via phone or email.
***UPDATED 4/2/14***
Aquaponics
Want to learn how fish can produce herbs and vegetables??? Aquaponics is the BIG thing right now as we try to find ways to protect Hawaii’s ecosystem and increase agriculture, even in the city. Learn how to create an aquaponic system, conduct experiments, and maintain and grow our HIS Aquaponic Garden.
*Period 1 Only*
Beginning Band
Introduction to general musical concepts of rhythm and note reading while also learning a band instrument.
*Period 1 Only*
**For incoming 7th graders or 8th graders with no previous band experience or continuing 8th graders wishing to try a different instrument. No prior musical experience necessary.**
Book Cooks
Book Cooks is an exciting course using a wide range of wonderful and fun children’s literature to explore a series of hands-on food experiences. The young chefs delve into a variety of books and cooking projects in an integrated approach that teaches nutrition, cooking skills, math, art, language arts and develops character. This class will also encourage teamwork and self-evaluation.
*A lab fee of $25.00 will be collected on the first day of class*
Highlands Baseball Camp
Singles, doubles, triples, and home runs! What better way to enjoy your summer than to spend it hitting away during summer school?! The HIS Baseball Camp, under the instruction of Coach Takemura, will focus on hitting, fielding, speed, and agility. Limited space available.
*Period 1 Only*
Intermediate Band
A continuation of musical concepts from the first year, including more complex rhythms and more difficult music.
*Period 2 Only*
**For incoming 8th graders or incoming 7th graders with one year prior experience in band**
***At least one year prior experience in band required.***
Mission Possible
Students will track a dangerous scientist around the world to prevent his release of a deadly microorganism. This virtual journey will include scientific investigations in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science and math with engaging hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills.
*Period 2 Only*
PE - Fit for Life!
It will be a far far better place to go to then you have ever gone, it will be a far far better thing you do then you have ever done....You will Get strong, get fit have fun. Ride a trikke, balance on a board, ball and disk. Never done it? Well.........JUST DO IT! Sign up now space is limited and the opportunity is NOW!
Once Upon a Time…
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ―Albert Einstein. Through fairy tales in picture books, novels, and movies, we will learn what it means to truly comprehend an author’s message while using strategies that help young readers understand and retain more of what they read in all types of text. We’ll also create our own fairy tale using various technologies and develop presentation skills while sharing our stories. We hope you'll join us on our quest for happily ever after.
STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
Be an Innovator in this course designed to introduce and support middle school students interested in science, technology, and engineering. Using their imagination and problem-solving skills, students create innovative solutions that address how we gather knowledge in the 21st century.
7th Graders: Students will be introduced to the challenge of constructing and programming a working autonomous robot in the volcano and sumo challenges.
8th Graders: Students will construct and program robot floats that follow the parade route while detecting other robots in front of them. Student teams will also build their own robot to show off their costume and perform dancing motions synchronized to music.
Both grade levels will get a chance to compete in the Science Olympiad in various scientific disciplines, including anatomy, astronomy, entomology, and bridge building. In addition to building a technology skill set in the process of putting together a visual display and oral presentation, students will leave the course with a solid foundation and resources that will help in future classes. Be ready for a fun filled summer with daily competitions that will keep you excited for more!
*Period 1 - 8th Grade only
**Period 2 - 7th Grade only
Summer Bridge - Math for 7th Grade
If you’re an incoming 7th grader and you want to strengthen your math skills and prepare for 7th grade math, this is the course for you! Focus on areas like measurement, rational numbers, algebraic concepts, graphing and probability so that you’ll be ready for the challenges of 7th grade math. This class is only open to students who will be in the 7th grade in sy 2014-2015.
Summer Bridge - Algebra Readiness
The Algebra Readiness program helps to strengthen students’ understanding of basic math and algebra concepts so that students can succeed in Algebra 1. Students who are going to enter Algebra 1 for 8th grade and students who moving into 9th grade Algebra can take this class to get a head start on different Algebra concepts so that they will be ready for the world of Algebra during the regular school year. Focus areas include measurement, rational numbers, algebraic concepts, multiple representations of functions, coordinate graphing and probability and statistics. This class is open to students who will be in the 8th grade in sy 2014-2015.
Ukulele Jam Session
Love music? HIS Ukulele Program will be offering a ukulele class this summer. This fun-filled class will be focusing on picking, singing (optional), and technology. With our new recording studio up and running, the students will be allowed to experiment with recording and making their very own CD’s. Limited space available.
*Period 2 Only*
Writing Workshop
This is the place for the 'Write Stuff'! Enjoy a summer enrichment course that will improve your writing skills in an atmosphere of fun and creativity! This is a chance to review and improve writing skills for returning Highlands students and good preparation for sixth graders entering intermediate school next year.
