GENERAL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:

9th & 10th GRADE LOOP: Students Engage in Integrated, Inquiry, Project-Based Curriculum Designed to Meet Hawai‘i State Content & Performance Standards for All Four Basic Academic Content Areas at Respective Grade Levels: (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, as well as Computer Skills); Some Students Enrolled in GED Prep Courses through Hawaii Community School for Adults in Preparation for Early Graduation. GENERAL CURRICULUM FOCUS: Math Classes: Algebra One, HS Geometry, Algebra Two… Social Studies: Ancient Civilizations, Pacific Island History, Indigenous Cultures, U.S. History - 20th Century, Contemporary Global Issues, Historical / Cultural Expeditions... Science: Student Directed Research Projects, General Focus on Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Sustainable “Permaculture” Concepts, Environmental Expeditions... Language Arts: Great Works of Classical Literature / Research Writing / Choice of Literary/Artistic/Performing Arts Projects... Computer Tech: Web Applications…

11th GRADE: Students Encouraged to Seek Community Internships, Integrated Directed Studies - (Students Allowed to Choose Their Own Curriculum); All Students Enrolled in GED Prep Courses through Hawaii Community School for Adults in Preparation for Graduation. GENERAL CURRICULUM FOCUS: Math Classes: Student’s Choice: Trigonometry, Calculus, Accounting… Social Studies: Student’s Choice: Contemporary Global Issues, Student Directed Social Projects Aligned with Internship... Science: Student’s Choice: Environmental Sciences, Alternative/Renewable Energy, “Permaculture” Concepts, Student Directed Research Projects Aligned with Internship... Language Arts: Great Works of Classical Literature, Creative Writing, Debate and Persuasive Presentation, Choice of Literary/Artistic/Performing Arts Projects… GRADUATION: Students Typically Graduate From the STARS Program With Both Their GED and HS Diploma, and Go On to College, After Turning Age 16, or Upon Completion of Their 11th Grade Studies!