Directed Study in Library Supports [MH08303] – Year A/B
1 Credit. This directed study opportunity will look to provide library services to the Kamehameha Schools educational community with the assistance of student aides. Library aides are essential to the overall operation of the library facility. Library aides are given a great deal of responsibility and assist in the organization, circulation, and promotion of the library materials and equipment. Haumāna will shelve books, straighten and clean the library, create displays, help haumāna and kumu locate library materials, assist with book circulation, conduct book inventories, deliver books to kumu, process new books, and more! A community service project will be completed each semester which will include digitizing rare Hawaiian books. We seek candidates who are willing to work hard and take initiative. Library aides need to provide excellent customer service, have a high level of maturity, and be committed to making the library a positive learning environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Yearbook I [MH08220] – Year (offered after school – meeting days to be determined)
1 Credit. This course helps students develop basic journalistic skills needed to create the school’s yearbook. Throughout the year students learn brainstorming and content development skills to cover activities and events appropriately for our school; develop their writing skills to effectively tell the story of the school year; learn and practice concepts of basic layout design and the basics of digital photography. Students are responsible for applying all skills to produce the school’s yearbook using a web-based desktop publishing program. This course requires students to obtain material for production. Attendance at student activities and sporting events off-campus and during non-school hours is required for coverage, failure to attend will affect student grade. Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from these events.
Yearbook II [MH08230] – Year (offered after school – meeting days to be determined)
1 Credit. This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to build on the basic skills of content development, feature writing, layout design, and photography learned in Yearbook I. In addition, Yearbook II will assume leadership positions on the staff by becoming section editors responsible for guiding Yearbook I staff members in all aspects of yearbook creation. This course requires students to obtain material for production. Attendance at student activities and sporting events off-campus and during non-school hours is required for coverage, failure to attend will affect student grade. Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from these events.
*Note: Yearbook courses are offered dependent on student interest and enrollment size.