Message from the High School
Grades 9-12
Aloha! The HTA High School team is made up of highly qualified and dedicated teachers who strive to educate our students through blended learning. Our blended learning model involves engaging the learner in both face-to-face and virtual classes, allowing our students to gain essential knowledge and skills in preparation for college, careers, and adult life.
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Curriculum and Instruction
Learning Management System
High school teachers at HTA utilize the Connexus platform to organize their course information. Students will be able to access an agenda and calendar in Connexus that outlines which lessons, activities, and assessments should be completed each day. Learning coaches also have a Connexus account, where they can also view the agenda and check on their student's grades and completion progress. Current grades are always available for students and learning coaches to view in Connexus.
High school teachers at HTA utilize the Connexus platform to organize their course information. Students will be able to access an agenda and calendar in Connexus that outlines which lessons, activities, and assessments should be completed each day. Learning coaches also have a Connexus account, where they can also view the agenda and check on their student's grades and completion progress. Current grades are always available for students and learning coaches to view in Connexus.
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Curriculum
As a state public school, HTA teaches Common Core State Standards. These standards are designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The Common Core is not the curriculum, but is the collection of standards that define what each student should understand or be able to do at each grade level. The curriculum used to deliver instruction varies amongst grade levels and content areas. In grades 9-12, courses are designed and delivered through the Connexus platform by HTA's highly qualified teachers.
Sample Teacher-Created Lessons:
As a state public school, HTA teaches Common Core State Standards. These standards are designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The Common Core is not the curriculum, but is the collection of standards that define what each student should understand or be able to do at each grade level. The curriculum used to deliver instruction varies amongst grade levels and content areas. In grades 9-12, courses are designed and delivered through the Connexus platform by HTA's highly qualified teachers.
Sample Teacher-Created Lessons:
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Instruction
Instruction at HTA is delivered in a variety of formats, including but not limited to face-to-face, virtual, and online instruction. Face-to-face instruction at HTA includes: whole group instruction, small group instruction, collaborative activities, labs, and much more. The same modes of instruction can be applied in the virtual instruction setting. Teachers use Adobe Connect/Zoom as a platform for delivering virtual instruction. |
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Block Schedule
High school courses at HTA operate on a block schedule. Students engage in 3-4 courses per semester, for one credit each.
High school courses at HTA operate on a block schedule. Students engage in 3-4 courses per semester, for one credit each.
Courses
HTA offers a variety of accredited courses for high school students to earn their State of Hawaii diploma. Please see the links below for more information.
2020-2021 High School Course Catalog
HTA offers a variety of accredited courses for high school students to earn their State of Hawaii diploma. Please see the links below for more information.
2020-2021 High School Course Catalog
College and Career Readiness
HTA's high school division has a full-time College and Career Counselor to assist students with future planning, job applications, internships, college applications, scholarships, and more. HTA graduates have gone on to attend the United States Military Academy, Washington State University, Montana State University, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and more. High school students at HTA also have the opportunity to receive dual-credit through the Running Start program with the University of Hawaii Community Colleges.
HTA's high school division has a full-time College and Career Counselor to assist students with future planning, job applications, internships, college applications, scholarships, and more. HTA graduates have gone on to attend the United States Military Academy, Washington State University, Montana State University, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and more. High school students at HTA also have the opportunity to receive dual-credit through the Running Start program with the University of Hawaii Community Colleges.
Activities and Events
Field Studies
High school students at HTA have the opportunity to take part in field studies with their classmates. These opportunities provide hands-on learning experiences and social interaction.
High school students at HTA have the opportunity to take part in field studies with their classmates. These opportunities provide hands-on learning experiences and social interaction.
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Athletics and Clubs
High school students at HTA have the opportunity to participate in organized OIA, KIF, BIIF, or MIL sports for the high school in the district in which they reside. HTA has an athletic director who advocates for the student athletes and monitors their GPA. Please email Sterling Carvalho, athletic director at scarvalho@myhta.org for more information. High school students at HTA also have the opportunity to apply for National Honor Society. National Honor Society students participate in service learning projects and volunteer with several community organizations throughout the school year. Some of the clubs that are offered to high school students are:
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Events
Each year, HTA hosts a high school prom and a senior graduation ceremony. Also, there is an annual school-sponsored trip abroad. HTA high school students also enjoy other school-wide social events throughout the year. 
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