INSTRUCTION
Instruction at HTA is delivered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, synchronous virtual, experiential, and asynchronous online. There are many different approaches to teaching students during face-to-face instruction. Among those most often used are: whole group, small group, collaborative activities, and labs. These same modes of instruction can be applied in the virtual setting as well. HTA uses Zoom for its virtual platform. Online instruction at HTA includes Lincoln Empowered lessons, teacher-created lessons, teacher-designed projects, and teacher-selected online curriculum. Students also take part in independent learning through the guidance of a parent or guardian Learning Coach and support from a certified teacher. BLOCK SCHEDULE
High school courses at HTA operate on a block schedule. Students engage in 3-4 courses per semester, for one credit each. |
TECHNOLOGY AT HTA
Technology is a critical component of HTA blended learning programs. All students are required to have a laptop. HTA uses Lincoln Empowered, an innovative curriculum that provides a predictable learning routine and seamlessly blends content and the best-in-class technology to create a pathway for students to own their learning. This platform allows teachers to create their own curriculum or utilize the pre developed content. |
At HTA, we know that obtaining a high school diploma does not guarantee success for what comes next. Our work-based learning program provides innovative approaches that utilize real-world, interdisciplinary learning experiences. Our students work with various experts, community partners, organizations, and companies to learn and apply the technical and employability skills needed in the workplace. They practice and refine these skills at each site, which fosters future opportunities in various careers. Our WBL facilitators mentor students to cultivate curiosity, expand interests, develop resilience in face of rapidly changing circumstances, recognize their potential to affect the world around them, and invent their own paths in life.
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We believe education should be more than the accumulation of knowledge. Learning at HTA is a process of discovery and transformation through pursuing individual passions and encountering new ways of viewing the world. Community Partnerships is a hallmark of an exemplary education that adds rigor, relevance and relations to student learning. HTA teachers work with a variety of community partners in various projects and units to give our students opportunities to practice and refine cognitive skills and dispositions in the real world.
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High school years are full of exploration and experimentation with activities that promote positive lifetime habits. To this aim, the high school team strives to offer a robust selection of clubs and enrichment for our students, based on their feedback. These offerings include academic enrichment, service, sporting opportunities and occur either once a week, twice a week or after school on face-to-face school days. They are open to all levels of ability and interest.
In addition, a variety of student-driven after school clubs are offered, such as National Honors Society, PAAC (Pacific Asian Affairs Council) Club, Model United Nations Team, Prom Committee, Student Government, Peer Mentor Program, and Cyber Patriots. HTA is proud to have an internationally competitive robotics team as well as an award-winning Media Club. |
If you have questions regarding a specific sport, please email Sterling Carvalho, athletic director at scarvalho@myhta.org for more information.
View some of the student clubs that have been offered at HTA here |
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. You can watch HTA's 2020 (COVID) Graduation Ceremonies here! |
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