Kapa'a High Academy Overview and Timeline for Students

Kapa'a High is proud to announce that next year, all 10^th grade students will be placed in one of two Academies. What this means is that students will take all core subject classes with other students in their Academy. Students will also pick a strand to specialize in within their Academy and take at least one class a year related to that strand. In 10^th grade this will be the CTE core class that matches their strand.

The HOPES academy focuses on developing a conscious, healthy and sustainable culture through human connections. The students who are a part of the HOPES Academy will discover their place in our community and the global society by participating in authentic learning experiences that include community and college partnerships.

Students who are part of this academy strand will learn…
Health Services	to help people maintain their health and wellness. They will be taught the skills necessary to deliver quality health care for a better future. Health Services Core
Organic Farming & Environmental Studies	to provide and cultivate products that integrate natural systems with human needs . Natural Resources Core
Public Services: Hospitality & Culinary	the knowledge and skills necessary to strive in a hospitality or culinary career. They will gain interpersonal skills essential to working with and helping people. Public Service Core
Education & Leadership	the skills and qualities to be an effective leader in a classroom or in the greater community. Public Service Core

The IDEAS academy will be dedicated to developing students who possess a rich academic foundation while sharing a deep understanding of creativity & design principles as they relate to creating innovative and sustainable products that solve some of our biggest global challenges. Students in the IDEAS academy will also learn important foundational employment skills.

Students who are part of this academy strand will learn…
Industrial Technology: Building/Construction & Auto	to use new and emerging technology in the fields of Building/ Construction or Auto to design structures and devices. Students will also learn to design and build solutions for growing communities. IET Core
Digital Media & the Arts	to express their ideas and stories using technology, traditional art mediums and/or music. Students will also learn to create and communicate messages through sight and sound. Arts & Communication Core
Engineering	to employ mathematical and scientific principles to develop effective solutions to real-world, technical problems. Students will also learn to design and build solutions for growing communities. IET Core
Adventures in Business	to manage financial systems that drive the global economy. They will also use learn to use organized systems to solve problems & develop entrepreneurial skills. Business Core

We have designed a few activities & steps to help students in making an Academy Selection:

Jan 4^th & 5^th Personality & Interest Surveys in Science Classes

Jan 6^th Academy/Strand Mini Fair (Lower Campus, Lunch)/Assembly (Gym, 5^th period)

January 9^th Parent Meeting re: Academies (Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.)

Jan 10^th & 11^th Academy Class Visits

January 12^th Academy Selection Session in Science Classes

January 13^th Signed Academy Selection forms due

January 23 Academy Placements Announced/Registration Session

January 27^th Signed Registration Forms Due