Courses

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  1. ELECTIVES – These courses will receive elective credit, but do NOT satisfy the two-year language requirement.
  2. PAPA LIULIU (Hawaiian Language Homerooms) – These courses are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.
  3. JAPANESE LANGUAGE HOMEROOMS – These courses are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.
  4. SPANISH LANGUAGE HOMEROOMS – These courses are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.
  5. CHINESE (MANDARIN)
  6. FRENCH
  7. HAWAIIAN
  8. JAPANESE
  9. SPANISH

WHICH LANGUAGE?

To assist you in deciding which language to study a brief description of each one follows (click on language tab to view):

Chinese (Mandarin) is one of the most widely learned foreign languages today, and a language deemed critical to national security by the U.S. government. It is the most widely understood Chinese dialect with nearly a billion native speakers worldwide. Mandarin is one of six official languages of the United Nations and is spoken by one out of every five persons in the world. It is also one of the oldest living languages. Students who study Mandarin will play a major role in many walks of life including international business, education, media and other industries that depend on the global economy. Contrary to the common misconception of Mandarin being a difficult language to learn, there is no conjugation in Mandarin like the Latin-based languages.
French is a Romance language and the official language in 29 countries across five different continents. French is the sixth most spoken language in the world, behind Mandarin, English, Hindi, Spanish, and Arabic. It is also one of the official languages of the United Nations. French language and culture are widely recognized as key contributors to fine arts, food, fashion and “the art of living.” Opportunities to use French in the field of trade, commerce, engineering and science abound.
Hawaiian is the language of this land and embodies the culture, history, and environment of its people. It is indigenous to the islands and is spoken as a native language nowhere else. Hawaiian is presently enjoying a revival in the community ranging from preschool and immersion programs to strong Hawaiian studies programs at UH Mānoa and Hilo. Hawaiian language students may enjoy the academic challenge of studying the language of their ancestors. Some also enroll in Hawaiian to strengthen their love and understanding of their heritage. At colleges on the continent, where a second language is sometimes an entrance requirement, Hawaiian is generally accepted for admission. In Hawai‘i, Hawaiian is used in various fields, such as communication, education, entertainment, health, law, political science and the travel industry.
Japanese is spoken as a first language by 120 million people; many others as a second language. Aside from English it is the language spoken by the greatest number of visitors to Hawaiʻi, and the numerous jobs that require proficiency in Japanese include those at banks, hotels, restaurants, car rental and travel agencies, and department stores. Japan continues to be a political, social and economic force in the world, and the chance of contact with Japanese speakers is increasing, especially for those living in Hawai‘i.
Spanish is spoken in more than twenty countries on four continents. In the United States it is the fastest growing language with some twenty million speakers, a number surpassed only by Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. Spanish vocabulary has enriched English with a variety of words from patio to aficionado. The Southwest retains architectural, artistic, linguistic, and other ethnic influences of its early Spanish heritage. Job seekers may be competing with Spanish speakers for the same positions in medicine, law or engineering.

ELECTIVES

These courses will receive elective credit, but do NOT satisfy the two-year language requirement.

Introduction to Conversational French [KHO2250 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is an introductory course to the spoken language of French in order to interact with one another and speakers of French in a culturally appropriate manner. The primary emphasis will be placed on oral communication skills. Students will be introduced to everyday conversational French by learning elementary and basic grammatical structures, useful phrases and vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an elective credit, but will not meet the two-year language graduation requirement.

Introduction to Conversational French 2 [KHO2259 (Alt 9, 10, 11,12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Conversational French with a C grade or higher and teacher recommendation. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is a continuation of the Introduction to Conversational French to interact with other speakers of French in culturally appropriate ways. The primary emphasis will be placed on oral communication skills and grammatical structure. Students will be introduced to everyday situations by learning useful phrases, basic vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an elective credit, but will not meet the two- year language graduation requirement.

Introduction to Conversational Hawaiian [KHO2243]

Semester, Prerequisite: NONE. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is a semester introductory course to the spoken language of Hawaiian in order to interact with native speakers of Hawaiian in a culturally appropriate manner. The primary emphasis will be placed on oral communication skills. Students will be introduced to everyday conversational Hawaiian by learning elementary and basic grammatical structures, useful phrases and vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete this course will receive elective credit, but will not meet the two-year language graduation requirement.

Introduction to Conversational Japanese [KHO225 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: NONE. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is an introductory course to spoken Japanese that focuses on culturally appropriate interactions with native speakers of the language. The primary emphasis will be placed on oral communication skills. Students will be introduced to everyday conversational Japanese by learning elementary grammatical structures, useful vocabulary and phrases, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete this course will receive elective credit which does NOT meet the two-year language requirement.

Introduction to Conversational Spanish [KHO2249 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is an introductory course to the spoken language of Spanish in order to interact with one another and speakers of Spanish in a culturally appropriate manner. The primary emphasis will be placed on oral communication skills. Students will be introduced to everyday conversational Spanish by learning elementary and basic grammatical structures, useful phrases and vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete the course will receive elective credit, but will not meet the two-year language graduation requirement.

Introduction to Latin [KHO2265 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

This is an introductory course to Latin. The primary emphasis will be placed on written communication skills and grammatical structure. Students will learn useful phrases, basic vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an elective credit, but will not meet the two-year language graduation requirement.

Conversational Hawaiian (Ma O Ka ‘Ōlelo – Through the Language) [KHO2240 (Alt 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Intermediate Hawaiian 3 (grade of C or higher), and teacher recommendation. The Hawaiian 3 course may be taken concurrently.Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year Language graduation requirement.

Conducted in Hawaiian, this course allows students to apply Hawaiian language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) learned in current Hawaiian language courses. Students will develop their Hawaiian language through practical application in a variety of real life situations, hands–on activities and project-based assessments. First Semester will include fishing methods and fish preparation techniques. Second Semester will include kalo farming methods and kalo preparation techniques (paʻi ʻai, kalo paʻa, etc.). We may also include the study of ʻuala and ʻulu. Primary Native Hawaiian speaker resources (Ka Leo Hawaiʻi, Mānaleo, nā nūpepa ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi kahiko, etc.) will be used to enhance the various topics covered in this course. Course may not be repeated in the same school year.
*There may be some costs to the students to cover materials and supplies.

Haku Mele: Hawaiian Song Composition [KHOxxxx (Alt 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Concurrent Hawaiian 3 and above
Open to grades 11-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement.

This elective course is created for students to embrace their Hawaiian identity, language, and culture through the are of haku mele or Hawaiian song composition. Students will engage intheir Hawaiian poetry skills by learning about different meiwi or literary poetic devices that are prevalent in many songs of our kūpuna. This course is designed to spark interest in our students to continue singing and learning different Hawaiian songs in order to perserve them for generations to come. E ola mau nā mele Hawaiʻi!

Ho‘omana Kahiko: Hawaiian Religion [KHO3225 (Alt 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Must have completed Hawaiian 3 (grade of B- or higher) and teacher recommendation. Open to grades 11-12. Does NOT meet Social Studies, Senior English, or 2-year Language graduation requirements.

The first quarter of this course will focus on Hawaiian religion prior to the arrival of the Christian missionaries to Hawai‘i. The students will read a variety of excerpts from Hawaiian language newspapers, prominent 19th century Hawaiian scholars such as Malo, Kamakau, Kepelino, ‘I‘i as well as recent publications from Puku‘i, Beckwith, and Kame‘eleihiwa.
The second quarter of this course will focus on the integration of Christianity into Hawaiian religion, the implementation of Christian views into Hawaiian governance, and the impact of Christianity on the Hawaiian way of life. The students will read excerpts from Hawaiian language newspapers, missionary journals, including articles by Kahuna Nui Hewahewa, as well as several recent publications. There will be a few guest speakers who are active in the Hawaiian community as well as the Christian community.

Kuʻu ʻŌlelo ʻŌiwi (My Native Language) [KHO3258 (Alt 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Hawaiian 4 Concurrent
Open to grades 11-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement.

This class will give students the opportunity to use their ʻike of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi to serve and connect with our KS ʻohana by developing and implementing group or “personalized” Hawaiian language lessons with the goal to help normalize Hawaiian language in our ʻohana. The work between the students and various groups (Operations, staff, kumu, kaikaina) will strengthen pilina within our KS ʻohana.

Mandarin Oral Proficiency through Pop Culture [KHO2284 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement

In this course, students will develop Mandarin Chinese speaking and listening skills through pop culture. Chinese culture, history, society, peoples, and customs will be introduced through a selection of films and songs produces in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in the west. We will also learn and discuss traditional Chinese festivals and related customs, what food people cook and eat during the festivals and why.

PAPA LIULIU (Hawaiian Language Homerooms)

Note: The following offerings are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.

Papa Liuliu 9 (Hawaiian Language Homeroom) [KHO8785]

Year, Prerequisite: Recommendation from Kamehameha Middle School Hawaiian language teacher and must have completed or be enrolled in Hawaiian 2 or higher, or four recent, consecutive years attending a Hawaiian language immersion school

This grade 9 homeroom provides a place where students, who are fluent in Hawaiian, use this ability in a real and natural part of school.

Papa Liuliu 10 (Hawaiian Language Homeroom) [KHO8786]

Year, Prerequisite: Student currently in Papa Liuliu 9, or recommendation from Hawaiian language teacher and must have completed or be enrolled in Hawaiian 2, or four recent, consecutive years attending a Hawaiian language immersion school

This grade 10 homeroom provides a place where students, who are fluent in Hawaiian, use this ability in a real and natural part of school.

Papa Liuliu 11 (Hawaiian Language Homeroom) [KHO8787]

Year, Prerequisite: Student currently in Papa Liuliu 10, or recommendation from Hawaiian language teacher and must have completed or be enrolled in Hawaiian 2, or four recent, consecutive years attending a Hawaiian language immersion school

This grade 11 homeroom provides a place where students, who are fluent in Hawaiian, use this ability in a real and natural part of school. Hawaiian will be the only language used.

Papa Liuliu 12 (Hawaiian Language Homeroom) [KHO8788]

Year, Prerequisite: Student currently in Papa Liuliu 11, or recommendation from Hawaiian language teacher and must have completed or be enrolled in Hawaiian 2, or four recent, consecutive years attending a Hawaiian language immersion school

This grade 12 homeroom provides a place where students, who are fluent in Hawaiian, use this ability in a real and natural part of school. Hawaiian will be the only language used in this homeroom.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE HOMEROOMS

Note: The following offerings are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.

Grade 10 Nihongo Homeroom (Japanese Language Homeroom) [KHO8793]

Year, Prerequisite: Must have completed or enrolled in Japanese 1 or higher.

This is a grade 10 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Japanese.

Grade 11 Nihongo Homeroom (Japanese Language Homeroom) [KHO8794]

Year, Prerequisite: Must have completed or enrolled in Japanese 2 or higher.

This is a grade 11 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Japanese.

Grade 12 Nihongo Homeroom (Japanese Language Homeroom) [KHO8795]

Year, Prerequisite: Must have completed or enrolled in Japanese 2 or higher.

This is a grade 12 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Japanese.

SPANISH LANGUAGE HOMEROOMS

Note: The following offerings are homerooms, not classes, and therefore do NOT count for graduation credits.

Grade 10 Español Language (Spanish Homeroom) [KHO8796]

Year, Prerequisite: Enrolled in Spanish 1 or higher

This is a grade 10 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Spanish.

Grade 11 Español Homeroom (Spanish Homeroom) [KHO8797]

Year, Prerequisite: Enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher

This is a grade 11 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Spanish.

Grade 12 Español Homeroom (Spanish Homeroom) [KHO8798]

Year, Prerequisite: Enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher

This is a grade 12 Homeroom where students are encouraged to use the language in a real-life setting. Students will be exposed to everyday conversational Spanish.

CHINESE (MANDARIN)

Mandarin 1 [KHO2272 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to Grades 9-12.

Mandarin 1 is designed to give students a practical command of spoken standard Chinese. Students will learn to understand and speak using 350 Chinese words which they will apply to short conversations which includes basic greetings, politely asking and answering questions about biographic information, making a purchase and changing money into local currency, celebrations, families, hobbies and visiting friends. Guest speakers and contact with the local Chinese community will help students to acquire a basic understanding of Chinese culture and give them opportunities to speak to native speakers other than the instructor.
Oral communication will be stressed through listening and speaking activities. Reading and writing skills in Pinyin and both simplified and traditional Chinese character systems will be introduced. Students will learn the target language in a contemporary cultural context.

Mandarin 2 [KHO2252]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Mandarin 1 with a C- grade or higher and teacher recommendation.

This course continues to develop skills in Mandarin by producing meaningful and authentic communication and further develops cultural understanding. To increase proficiency in the domains of listening, reading, speaking and writing, students actively communicate on a variety of topics such as scheduling appointments, shopping, school life, and transportation. After successfully learning this course, students will reach a survival level of Chinese listening, reading, speaking and writing which will allow them to communicate when traveling in China and Taiwan. Students engage in meaningful activities like learning Chinese pop songs, reading Chinese children books, role playing at a Chinese restaurant and shopping at stores. Intermediate level reading and writing skills in Pinyin and both simplified and complex Chinese character systems will continue.

Mandarin 3 [KHO2253 (Alt 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Mandarin 2 with a C grade or higher and teacher recommendation.

This course is designed for students who successfully completed Mandarin 1 and 2 courses. As an intermediate course, students will continue to develop listening, reading, and writing skills for the Mandarin language. They will also learn more complex grammatical structures and sentence patterns to communicate on familiar topics through interaction and description. Students will continue to participate in conversations, sing songs in Mandarin, write letters and diary, create and perform dialogues and skits in Mandarin. Upon completion of this course, students will gain knowledge in learning, communicative, and resource strategies. Students will also gain Chinese cultural knowledge and acquire preliminary cross-cultural awareness and international perspectives.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: To be determined.

Honors Mandarin 4 [KHO2273 (Alt 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Mandarin 3 with a C grade or higher and teacher recommendation.

This course is designed for students who successfully completed Mandarin 1 and 2 courses. As an intermediate course, students will continue to develop listening, reading, and writing skills for the Mandarin language. They will also learn more complex grammatical structures and sentence patterns to communicate on familiar topics through interaction and description. Students will continue to participate in conversations, sing songs in Mandarin, write letters and diary, create and perform dialogues and skits in Mandarin. Upon completion of this course, students will gain knowledge in learning, communicative, and resource strategies. Students will also gain Chinese cultural knowledge and acquire preliminary cross-cultural awareness and international perspectives.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: To be determined.

Mandarin Oral Proficiency through Pop Culture [KHO2284 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement

In this course, students will develop Mandarin Chinese speaking and listening skills through pop culture. Chinese culture, history, society, peoples, and customs will be introduced through a selection of films and songs produces in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in the west. We will also learn and discuss traditional Chinese festivals and related customs, what food people cook and eat during the festivals and why.

FRENCH

French 1 [KHO2201 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to Grades 9-12.

In this course, students develop skills necessary for effective communication in French in a variety of situations including everyday greetings, courtesies, asking directions and introducing yourself and others. A strong emphasis on grammatical structures, vocabulary and verb forms will add depth to these skills. Students will build their knowledge about the people and country of France and other French-speaking areas of the world. This course does meet the two-year language requirement. French 1 is an introduction to French language and culture. The fundamentals of French pronunciation, grammar, and culture will be presented through a balanced development of all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The importance of communication and cultural awareness is stressed through a variety of activities (group/pair work, video, audio recordings, computer assignments, etc.). This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of French language or culture.
Required purchase: workbook – approximately $25.00

French 2 [KHO2202 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of French 1 with a C- or better & instructor recommendation. Successful completion of French 1. Open to Grades 9-12.

Emphasis on increasing the student’s ability to function in more varied and complex situations at a higher, more sophisticated level of grammar structures. Focus will be on accuracy of expression by improving control of pronunciation, structure and expanding vocabulary. Reading will receive increased emphasis. Students will also continue their student of the history, culture, food and customs of the French-speaking peoples. This course does meet the two-year language requirement. French 2 reinforces, refines & expands upon vocabulary and grammar learned in French 1. Students will enhance and further develop their use of French in the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The emphasis will be on accuracy of expression by improving control of pronunciation & grammatical structures & augmenting vocabulary. Class emphasis will be on communication, as well as French culture and that of other Francophone nations.
Required purchase: workbook – approximately $25.00

French 3 [KHO2204 (Alt 9, 10, 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of French 2 with a B- or better & instructor recommendation. Open to Grades 9-12.

In French 3, students will continue to develop and refine their knowledge, focusing on the four key skills of foreign language acquisition: speaking, writing, listening comprehension, and reading. The importance of communication and cultural awareness is stressed through a variety of activities (group/pair work, video, sudio recordings, computer assignements, etc.). Students will also be introduced to literary analysis in the target language.
Required purchase: Workbook – approx. $25.00 (available at KS bookstore)

HAWAIIAN

Hawaiian 1 [KHO2230-M (Alt 9, 10)] [KHO2231-U (Alt 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to Grades 9-12.

Hawaiian 1 emphasizes skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking so that students can communicate effectively in various situations which range from exchanging greetings to providing information about themselves, family, friends, school, etc. Hawaiian culture is integrated throughout the course.

Dual Credit for Hawaiian 1 [KHO2282] – HAWN 1100 & 1200, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

Students must complete Hawaiʻi Pacific University and KHS paperwork in order to be enrolled in this dual credit semester course. Students who do NOT complete the paperwork will be registered into the non-DC course.

Hawaiian 2 [KHO2232-M] [KHO2233-U]

Year, Prerequisite: C- grade or higher in Elementary Hawaiian 1 and teacher recommendation.

Hawaiian 2 continues to emphasize the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Greater emphasis is placed on accuracy of pronunciation, expanding vocabulary and learning more complex grammatical structures in new situations that may be culturally relevant.

Dual Credit for Hawaiian 2 [KHO2283] – HAWN 2100 & 2200, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

Students must complete Hawaiʻi Pacific University and KHS paperwork in order to be enrolled in this dual credit semester course. Students who do NOT complete the paperwork will be registered into the non-DC course

Hawaiian 3 [KHO2235-M] [KHO2236-U]

Year, Prerequisite: B- grade or higher in Hawaiian 2 and teacher recommendation.

After acquiring the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in the previous two years, Intermediate Hawaiian students are introduced to poetic as well as narrative literature that the student will be able to read, translate, and discuss. An increasing portion of the class work is conducted in Hawaiian.

Haku Mele: Hawaiian Song Composition [KHO2296 (Alt 911, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Concurrent Hawaiian 3 and above
Open to grades 11-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement.

This elective course is created for students to embrace their Hawaiian identity, language, and culture through the are of haku mele or Hawaiian song composition. Students will engage intheir Hawaiian poetry skills by learning about different meiwi or literary poetic devices that are prevalent in many songs of our kūpuna. This course is designed to spark interest in our students to continue singing and learning different Hawaiian songs in order to perserve them for generations to come. E ola mau nā mele Hawaiʻi!

Honors Hawaiian 4 [KHO2260]

Year, Prerequisite: B- grade or higher in Hawaiian 3 and teacher recommendation.

This is a challenging course for students who have a special interest in Hawaiian language. This course will provide students the opportunity to apply their language skills and fluency as well as learn advanced forms of grammar. The majority of the class will be conducted in Hawaiian. The focus of the class is speaking and listening but will also include some reading and writing. Kamehameha I will be the topic for Quarters 1-3. Mānaleo recordings will be the topic of the last quarter. Required text available at Kamehameha Book Store, Kamehameha: The Rise of a King. Other required readings will be provided by the teacher. A variety of topics and sources will be used which include original sources such as audio/video recordings and the Hawaiian language newspaper collection. In addition, students will conduct research and present the information both written and orally in Hawaiian.

Honors Hawaiian 5 [KHO2261]

Year, Prerequisite: B- grade or higher in Honors Hawaiian 4, and recommendation of Honors Hawaiian 4 teacher.

This rigorous course is for students who have exceptional interest and ability in the Hawaiian language. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply their language skills in a variety of challenging ways as well as acquire a deeper understanding of the Hawaiian language system. Students will be introduced to a variety of primary Hawaiian language resources such as the vast array of Hawaiian language newspapers (printed from 1834-1945), Ka Leo Hawaiʻi audio recordings, the Mānaleo television program videos, Hawaiian language books and other Hawaiian language resource materials. A variety of Hawaiian language and Hawaiian cultural topics will be covered in this course, which may require student participation outside of the classroom time.
*Due to the nature of this course, student may be required to pay for certain materials, texts and other resources.

Honors Hawaiian 6 [KHO2262]

Year, Prerequisite: Honors Hawaiian 5 with a grade of B- or higher, recommendation of Honors Hawaiian 5 teacher. Open to Grades 11-12.

This course is designed for students who are passionate about the Hawaiian language. They will continue to build upon and apply their advanced Hawaiian language skills in various ways through the use of Hawaiian language newspapers, mānaleo or native speakers, poetry, moʻolelo and a variety of projects from ancient practices to modern day technology. It is important that students who take this class, utilize higher level language skills in their everyday speech. The primary text that will be used is “Pīkoikaʻalalā”.Ka Moʻolelo Hiwahiwa O Kawelo” taken from the Hawaiian language newspaper Kuokoa Home Rula from January 1, 1909-April 4, 1910. This moʻolelo will be used as a tool to further linguistically analyze the Hawaiian language as well as provide greater insight to Hawaiian history and life.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: Lei Hulu Supplies; approximately $30.00 REQUIRED PURCHASE: Ka Moʻolelo Hiwahiwa O Kawelo by Hooulumahiehie, Cost:$14.95

Kuʻu ʻŌlelo ʻŌiwi (My Native Language) [KHO3258 (Alt 10, 11, 12)]

Semester, Prerequisite: Hawaiian 4 Concurrent. Open to grades 11-12. Does NOT meet 2-year language graduation requirement.

This class will give students the opportunity to use their ʻike of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi to serve and connect with our KS ʻohana by developing and implementing group or “personalized” Hawaiian language lessons with the goal to help normalize Hawaiian language in our ʻohana. The work between the students and various groups (Operations, staff, kumu, kaikaina) will strengthen pilina within our KS ʻohana.

JAPANESE

Japanese 1 [KHO2208-M (Alt 9, 10)] [KHO2209-U (Alt 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to Grades 9-12.

Elementary Japanese 1 is for those who have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language. This course is designed to build the basics of the Japanese language. The topics to be covered recur at higher levels, but increase in breadth and depth. Students will develop language skills in all four areas: listening, reading, speaking and writing of Hiragana and Katakana. The learning of new vocabulary (including kanji and kanji compounds) will be included as appropriate for each topic. Students will be able to express themselves using the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. The use of technology is required. Students will be introduced to the integration of language and cultural knowledge to communicate their personal perspectives on various topics.
REQUIRED: Flash drive exclusively for Japanese
REQUIRED PURCHASE: Writing tablet called chomen, – approximately $2.00.

Japanese 2 [KHO2210-M] [KHO2211-U]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Japanese 1 with a C- grade or higher, and teacher recommendation.

Elementary Japanese 2 is a course designed for those who are already proficient in hiragana and katakana, with rudimentary knowledge of kanji usage. The topics to be covered are similar at all levels. Proficiency in Japanese is developed through realistic situational problem-solving in addition to information-sharing. Students will develop language skills in all four areas: listening, reading, speaking and writing Hiragana and Katakana, as well as some Kanji. The Learning of new vocabulary (including kanji and kanji compounds) will be included as appropriate for each topic. Students will be able to express themselves using the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentation. Use of technology is required. Students will continue to be supported in the integration of language and cultural knowledge to communicate their personal perspectives on various topics.
REQUIRED: Flash drive exclusively for Japanese and Writing tablet, chomen – approx. $2.00

Japanese 3 [KHO2212]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of two years of Elementary Japanese with a B- grade or higher in Elementary Japanese 2, and teacher recommendation.

The content for Intermediate Japanese 3 revolves around the students making preparations for dealing closely with Japanese people. Culture is introduced routinely in order to minimize misunderstandings and to increase awareness of traditional Japanese values. Language proficiency will be developed through more sophisticated and highly cultural social situations in order to sensitize the students to the cultures and values that are different from their own.

Dual Credit for Japanese 3 [KHO2280] – JPE 1100 & 1200, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

Students must complete Hawaiʻi Pacific University and KHS paperwork in order to be enrolled in this dual credit semester course. Students who do NOT complete the paperwork will be registered into the non-DC course.

Honors Japanese 4 [KHO2255]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Japanese 3 with a B grade or higher, and teacher recommendation.

Honors Japanese 4 takes a holistic approach to instruction in order that students may acquire a full range of language skills that are necessary to communicate with native speakers of Japanese. Students are introduced to “keigo” (honorifics) so that they can apply the appropriate register effectively. The course deals with living in Japan and students learning to cope with everyday situations, as well as dealing with Japanese visitors in this country. This challenging course serves the dual purpose of preparing students for college level Japanese courses as well as for encounters with native Japanese speakers. Most of the class will be conducted in Japanese.

Dual Credit for Japanese 4 [KHO2281] – JPE 2100 & 2200, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

Students must complete Hawaiʻi Pacific University and KHS paperwork in order to be enrolled in this dual credit semester course. Students who do NOT complete the paperwork will be registered into the non-DC course.

Advanced Placement Japanese [KHO2256]

Year, Prerequisite: Recommendation by Japanese 3 or Honors Japanese 4 teacher.

The Advanced Placement Japanese course is designed for students who are interested in completing the coursework comparable to 300 hours of college-level classroom instruction. This course will take a holistic approach and emphasize the development of Japanese language proficiency. Students should be able to interpret and produce between 400-500 kanji and their compounds. The content of this course will deal with current issues and cultural interests that students relate to. Students will be trained to use a Japanese word processor as an effective communication tool as well. Most of the class will be conducted in Japanese. Students are required to take the College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam in May.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: AP Exam fee: approximately $89.00. Doraemon no Dokodemo Nihongo: $305.00

SPANISH

Spanish 1 [KHO2214-M (Alt 9, 10)] [KHO2215-U (Alt 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: None. Open to Grades 9-12.

In this course, students develop skills necessary for effective communication in Spanish in a variety of social situations. Situations may include the everyday exchange of greetings or other courtesies, making or responding to introductions or invitations, and asking or giving directions. Students will also learn to use the target language to share information about themselves, their family, friends or school, along with special interests such as food, travel or entertainment, etc. In the process, students will learn appropriate vocabulary and necessary grammatical structures. They will also learn about the people and countries where Spanish is spoken.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: Workbook – approximately $25.00.

Spanish 2 [KHO2216-M] [KHO2217-U]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Spanish 1 with a C- grade or higher, and teacher recommendation.

All goals stated for Elementary Spanish 1 are expanded on in Elementary Spanish 2. New learning in each skill will extend the student’s ability to solve more varied and complex language problems. The focus will be on accuracy of expression by improving control of pronunciation, structures, and expanding vocabulary. Students will continue their study of the history, customs, geography, activities, etc. of the Spanish-speaking people.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: Workbook – approximately $25.00.

Spanish 3 [KHO2218]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of two years of Elementary Spanish with a B- grade or higher, in Elementary Spanish 2 and teacher recommendation.

One goal of the intermediate language course is to consolidate and improve previously developed communication skills. A second logical goal is to apply the maturing skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through class assignments or individual projects. Much of the class will be conducted in Spanish.
Students may be required to purchase a workbook – approximately $25.00.

Honors Spanish 4 [KHO2229]

Year, Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Spanish 3 with a B- grade or higher, and teacher recommendation.

Honors Spanish 4 will expand on what was learned in level 3 and focus on specific student needs. Students will refine their language and critical thinking skills through the discussion and analysis of literature, history, and cinema. Language aside, students should find that much of the work in fourth-year Spanish is similar to the rigor of their high school English courses. This course should help students perform well on university placement exams or the SAT II.
Students may be required to purchase a workbook – approximately $28.00.

Honors Spanish 5 [KHO2264]

Year. Prerequisite: B- grade or higher in Honors Spanish 4, and recommendation of Honors Spanish 4 teacher.

This rigorous course is for students who have exceptional interest and ability in the Spanish language. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply their language skills in a variety of challenging ways as well as acquire a deeper understanding of the Spanish language. Elements of linguistic such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax of Spanish will be covered.

Advanced Placement Spanish [KHO2219 (Alt 11, 12)]

Year, Prerequisite: Recommendation by Honors Spanish 4 teacher.

The Advanced Placement Spanish course is designed for students who are interested in completing the coursework comparable to 300 hours of college-level classroom instruction. This course will take a holistic approach and emphasize the development of Spanish language proficiency. The content of this course will deal with current issues and cultural topics of interest to students. Most of the class will be conducted in Spanish. All students are required to take the College Board AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam in May.
REQUIRED PURCHASE: Textbook to be determined. AP Exam fee: approximately $89.00.