Curriculum
The UHM SEED Academy at Kapolei High School provides a curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Hawai`i's Department of Education approved high school curriculum. Twenty-four (24) credits from core and elective subjects are required to graduate. In addition, all UHM SEED Academy students must meet create a Personal Transition Plan to graduate.
The academic year is comprised of four 9-week blocks. Most courses are two 9-week blocks long and receive 1 credit. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are one 9-week block long and receive 0.5 credit.
Online Core Courses
These interactive, media-rich courses are taken online — anytime, anywhere you have internet access.
Language Arts
- Grammar and Composition
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV
- Creative Writing
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Math
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Trigonometry*
- Pre-Calculus*
- Calculus
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Science
- Physical Science
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Environmental Science
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Social Studies
- Geography
- World History
- American History
- American Government*
- Civics*
- Economics*
- Modern History of Hawai`i*
- Participation in a Democracy*
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Advanced Placement (these may be taken to satisfy core requirements)
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- AP Biology
- AP Calculus A/B
- AP Calculus B/C
- AP Chemistry
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- AP Environmental Science
- AP European History
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- AP Physics B
- AP Psychology*
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Statistics
- AP US Government*
- AP US History
- AP World History
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World Languages
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Spanish III
- Spanish IV
- Mandarin (Chinese) I
- Mandarin (Chinese) II
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Electives and Other Requirements
- Personal/Transition Plan*
- Physical Education
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On-campus STEM Enrichment Electives
 STEM electives in science, technology, engineering and math are taken at the Kapolei High School campus, from 2-4PM on weekdays. Classes are hands-on and project-based, designed to better prepare students for success in the 21st century.
- The SimRoom Experience - STEM Level I
- 3D Technology
- Project EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technologies)
- STEM Fridays featuring Hawai`i-based companies:
- ELAN Enterprises - Life without Limits: Global Leadership
- Archinoetics LLC - Project Niu
- Nanopoint Inc. - Microscopy
- Referentia Systems - Social Networking Technology
- And more ...
* These courses run for a 9-week block and are 0.5 credit.
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