{"id":611,"date":"2017-01-18T14:56:52","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T00:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogsksbeedu.wpenginepowered.com\/khsscience\/?page_id=611"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:08:04","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science is a way of systematically gaining knowledge and understanding of natural phenomena.&nbsp; The Science Department offers various courses to enable students to become active and productive members of a scientific\/technological society.&nbsp; Students will observe, ask questions, identify problems, perform experiments, analyze data, and draw appropriate conclusions.&nbsp; All courses are college preparatory; however, many students select courses that prepare them to pursue advanced scientific studies in college and science-related careers.&nbsp; Three years of science are required for graduation.&nbsp; To meet the wide range of interests and abilities of our haum\u0101na, we offer Advanced Placement courses and fundamental courses that emphasize investigative approaches to the subject matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;Four years of science are recommended for students interested in pursuing science-related careers, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, and engineering.&nbsp; Most colleges recommend two years of laboratory science: one biological science and one physical science.&nbsp; At the University of Hawai\u2018i, it is preferred that applicants complete three years of laboratory science.&nbsp; As a department, we recommend the course progression: biology, chemistry, and physics.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kamehameha graduates are expected to understand and be able to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>concepts, laws, and processes of physical, chemical, and biological sciences;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>methods of scientific inquiry and reasoning;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scientific knowledge in everyday life; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social and environmental implications of scientific and technological development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Science Department goals include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To teach students that science is relevant, engaging, exciting, and <br>educational in a comfortable, well-equipped, and supportive environment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To prepare students to lead productive lives in a scientific\/technological <br>society;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide students with a sufficient science background to succeed in a <br>school of higher learning after graduation from Kamehameha High School;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop skills of observing, hypothesizing, testing, analyzing, <br>concluding, and communicating; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To help students develop personal values and an appreciation for <br>natural science.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following information illustrates a recommended sequence of coursework in our science program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduation Requirement<\/strong> &#8211; 3 credits <em>*Honors Science Research does NOT fulfill a KHS graduation requirement<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core<\/strong> &#8211; A foundation for all college-level studies. These college preparatory courses will encourage students to pursue science-related careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Biology&nbsp; &#8212;-&gt;&nbsp; Chemistry&nbsp; &#8212;-&gt;&nbsp; Physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Honors and Advanced Placement (AP)<\/strong> &#8211; Recommended as preparation for science and engineering-related fields. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honors Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honors Chemistry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honors \u2018Epekema Kai Ma Ka \u2018\u014clelo Hawai\u2018i<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honors Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honors Science Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Environmental Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Physics 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Physics C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enrichment Courses<\/strong> &#8211; Designed to build upon the scientific foundations learned in the core and honors classes, with the opportunity to explore the subject in more detail. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2019\u0100ina-based STEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018\u0100ina-based Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astronomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversity of Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethnobotany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ka \u2018Oihana Lawai\u2018a: Fisheries Management in Hawai\u2018i<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kilo H\u014dk\u016b (Celestial Navigation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#f4f214\" class=\"has-inline-color\">SY 2026-27 Science Department Scheduling Guidelines<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-1.44.25-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-1.44.25-PM.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-1.44.25-PM-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-1.44.25-PM-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-1.44.25-PM-406x300.png 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Grad-Requirements.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Grad-Requirements.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Grad-Requirements-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Grad-Requirements-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Grad-Requirements-500x277.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Who-What.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Who-What.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Who-What-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Who-What-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Who-What-457x300.jpg 457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"987\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/HBio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/HBio.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/HBio-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/HBio-768x740.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/HBio-311x300.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Allowed-Not-Allowed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Allowed-Not-Allowed.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Allowed-Not-Allowed-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Allowed-Not-Allowed-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/khsscience\/files\/2026\/01\/Allowed-Not-Allowed-500x194.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science is a way of systematically gaining knowledge and understanding of natural phenomena.&nbsp; 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