CREATIVE ARTS

#820

Tuition: $200
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Students will gain an understanding of basic art concepts
and be exposed to a variety of media. Techniques and
proper use of materials will be emphasized. Students will
work on projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture

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BEGINNING ORCHESTRA

#755

Tuition: $200
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Students will learn to read music and play a violin, viola,
cello or bass. Instruction emphasizes position, tone development,
technical development and basic theory. Tuition
includes the use of a school instrument. Students must
purchase their own accessories. This class is designed for
the student who has little or no previous experience with
string instruments.

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BEGINNING BAND

#760

Tuition: $200
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 –1 1:45 a.m.)

Students will learn to play a brass, woodwind or percussion
instrument. Instruction emphasizes the development
of the fundamental playing skills: basic fingerings, basic
tonal concepts, music reading, ear training, elementary
technical playing knowledge, and beat competency. Open
to students entering grades 7–8, with no band experience. Tuition includes the use of a school instrument. Students
must purchase their own mouthpiece and accessories

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MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

#825

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

For current Kamehameha students only.
Students will gain exposure to and make progress toward
proficiency in using digital media to create projects.
Students will also learn to use specific computer applications
included in the Apple iLife package: Garageband,
iMovie, iTunes as well as Comic Life, Photoshop and
Microsoft Office’s Power Point and Word. Students will
work individually as well as in teams to create digital projects
including, but not limited to, videos and movies

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TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCTION

#826

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

For current Kamehameha students only.
Want to be a part of the most up-to-date news? This
course is designed to enrich students’ knowledge related
to television news production in five areas: 1) Video
Camera Use, 2) Video Editing, 3) Producing, 4) Directing,
and 5) Reporting. A “hands-on” approach will be used to
develop an understanding and apply practical skills used in
each area of television news. By the end of this enrichment
class, students will have created a portfolio of their written
and video work.

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WORLD PEACE

#735

Tuition: $370
(7:45-11:45 a.m.)

In this course, students will take part in a global simulation
where they assume the roles of diplomats, heads of office,
national defense, energy and resource administrations and
other vital positions in maintaining a country. Students will
review and practice mathematics leading into the further
study of Pre-Algebra in order to craft solutions and documentations
vital to securing World Peace. The curriculum
will include a study of ratios and proportions; using variables,
solving equations and word problems; studying
patterns; analyzing data through statistics and graphs; all
while attempting to avert a global catastrophe and attain
world peace.
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THE RESTAURANT

#830

Tuition: $370
(7:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

This course will allow students to create, promote and
operate an actual restaurant for the summer. In the creation
portion of the restaurant, students will learn about
the history of many wonderful culturally diverse foods
we have here in Hawaiʻi and the health benefits present
in each specific food group used. During the promotion
portion, students will investigate the marketing and business
aspect of a food establishment, including budget and
costs. Finally, in the operation stage, students will get the
chance to master the recipes they have practiced all summer
by preparing, cooking and presenting the foods they
have created during the “Restaurant Opening”.

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Malama I Ka Wai

#745

Tuition: $340
(7:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

Ma¯lama i ka wai, to care for or protect the waters, is a
course designed for students who have a desire to learn
about Hawai‘i’s unique watershed system through science,
Hawaiian language and Hawaiian culture. Participation in
huaka‘i or field trips will help students gain a greater appreciation
for the unique natural world they live in and their
kuleana to sustain it. Through this introductory Hawaiian
language course, students will learn valuable language
skills necessary to incorporate appropriate vocabulary and
sentence structure to oral presentations and visual project
models.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
The Kamehameha Middle School Program is designed to
provide students with several opportunities for math enrichment
courses. Each course provides 2 hours of classroom
instruction with additional homework assignments. None
of these courses are designed for credit or advancement.
The enrichment courses are structured to meet the needs
of the student entering grades 7 and 8.

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MATH FOR GRADE 7

#725

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Students should be entering grade 7, no minimum grade
requirement.
For enrichment only, not for advancement.

This course is designed for students entering grade 7 who
wish to improve their math skills. The curriculum will range from basic mathematical topics such as performing basic
operations with fractions, decimals, and percents; making
graphs; working with positive and negative numbers; number
lines; simple equations and transformational geometry.
Students will be tested on the first day of class to determine
their appropriate level for instruction. This course is
for enhancement, not for credit. Nevertheless, students
will be required to complete homework daily to reinforce
learned concepts.

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MATH FOR GRADE 8

#875

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite: Students should be entering grade 8,
no minimum grade requirement.
For enrichment only, not for advancement.
This course is designed for students entering grade 8 who
wish to reinforce their basic math skills. The curriculum
will range from basic mathematical content to enrichment
concepts such as solving two-step equations, simplifying
expressions, working with percents, performing statistical
analysis, scientific notation, and using a scientific calculator.
This course is for enhancement, not for credit.

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INTRODUCTION TO MATH 7

#705

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite: Course is exclusively for KMS students
who have received written recommendation from KS.
For enrichment only, not for advancement.
This course is designed to allow for a smooth math transition
for students entering Kamehameha Middle School.
The curriculum will cover a review, practice and exposure to
the essential concepts of mathematics which include: fractions,
decimals, percents, integers, ratios and proportions;
using variables, solving equations and word problems;
studying patterns; and analyzing data through statistics
and graphs. Curriculum resources will include the integration
of technology including the use of laptops. Homework
is assigned daily.

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INTRODUCTION TO MATH 8

#815

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Prerequisite: Course is exclusively for KMS students
who have received written recommendation from KS.
For enrichment only, not for advancement. This course is designed to enhance student success in
Mathematics 8 at Kamehameha Middle School. The curriculum
will cover a review, practice and exposure to the
essential concepts of mathematics which include: working
with variables, positive and negative numbers and polynomials;
solving equations and inequalities; graphing; linear
equations and functions; and problem solving. Homework
is assigned daily, therefore regular attendance is very
important. Curriculum resources will include the integration
of technology including the use of laptops.

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READING AND WRITING SKILLS
ENGLISH ENRICHMENT for GRADE 7

#700

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Recommended for students functioning at their grade
level.
This course is designed for students looking to explore
reading and writing and to develop critical thinking skills.
Also includes grammar review, writing for different purposes,
practicing comprehension strategies and researching.
Homework will be assigned.

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ENGLISH ENRICHMENT for GRADE 8

#800

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Recommended for students functioning at their grade
level.
This course is designed for students to read and think
critically about the various media that they encounter daily.
Using a combination of traditional and non-traditional texts
to draw comparisons and gain a better understanding of
their world. Focus will be on skills that reinforce those
taught in Language Arts such as reading strategies, written
composition, persuasive technique, point-of-view,
audience, evaluating sources and distinguishing between
fact and opinion. Homework will be assigned.

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CREATIVE WRITING

#703

Tuition: $340
(7:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

This 4-hour enrichment course is fast-paced and designed
for students who have strong skills in Language Arts and
an interest in writing creatively. Students will be exposed
to many genres of creative writing including: fairy tales,
autobiography, historical fiction, mystery, poetry, and journalism.
Homework will be assigned. Computer knowledge
and typing skills are helpful.

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SCIENCE
ELECTRICITY

#840

Tuition: $200
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

This course introduces the student to the modern science
of electricity. A hands-on project based approach to learning
will be taken in the lab where students will build projects
representative of the theory studied in class. Classroom
studies will include topics such as safety, sources of
electricity, circuit fundamentals, magnetism, and measurement.
Upon completion, students will be able to take their
projects home to share with their family.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE LAB

#730

Tuition: $200
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Can you carry a box that weighs 1,000 grams? Can you
run faster than a chicken? Do you react faster to sight or
sound? Can you safely land a raw egg? These are just a
few of the exciting questions that you will answer in the
Middle School Science lab. Through this course, students
will develop their inquiry skills through daily activities that
challenge their critical thinking. Students will use technology
to analyze their data and create reports based on their
results. Finally, as a means of monitoring personal growth,
students will keep reflections of their successes and challenges
from their journey through this course.

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SPORTS
SPORTS ACTIVITIES

#810

Tuition: $170
(7:45 – 9:35 a.m. or 9:55 – 11:45 a.m.)

Students learn to improve their skills in team and individual
sports including racquetball, basketball, softball, flag football,
soccer and volleyball. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship
and individual contribution to team success.

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SPORTS & KINESIOLOGY

#805

Tuition: $340
(7:45 – 11:45 a.m.)

This course is designed for any student who is interested
in learning and improving physically and intellectually in
sports. Sports kinesiology will prepare students for participation
in school athletic programs and recreational sports
activities. This 4-hour series is designed to introduce grade
7 and 8 students to a strength and conditioning program
where students will learn weight training and conditioning techniques that will promote proper safety practices. The kinesiology lab will help to develop understanding of specific muscle groups and motions of the body particular
to sports activities practiced. Finally, students will apply
strength and conditioning and kinesiology information
gained to enhance performance in team and individual
sports including racquetball, basketball, flag football, soccer
and volleyball.

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AFTERNOON COURSES
June 17 – July 19, unless otherwise noted.
Classes are from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise
noted.
Sack lunches will be provided for grades 1–8 students
enrolled in the full afternoon session.
Students are expected to attend until 4:00 p.m. daily.
Afternoon class tuition will be included in the Financial Aid
award for students who qualify for Financial Aid.
KS reserves the right to cancel any class if the enrollment
falls below 15 students.

Crafts and Sports

#1042 For students entering grades 7–8