Welcome to HTA's High School!
(Grades 9-12)
At Hawaii Technology Academy, we believe that every student is unique. With access to over 90 college preparatory, support, and college-level courses, HTA students can pursue career pathways that meet their unique needs and interests. HTA’s High School team is committed to assisting students with developing programs of study that meet their academic and college goals, lead to healthy lifestyles, and afford ample opportunity for participation in meaningful activities.
HTA’s blended learning model allows high school students to engage in a variety of learning experiences. Students collaborate with peers on face-to-face days, strengthen self-discipline and organizational skills during virtual classes, and engage in real-world experiences through work-based learning.
HTA’s blended learning model allows high school students to engage in a variety of learning experiences. Students collaborate with peers on face-to-face days, strengthen self-discipline and organizational skills during virtual classes, and engage in real-world experiences through work-based learning.
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Curriculum and Instruction
CURRICULUM
As a public charter school, HTA courses align with the Hawaii Common Core State Standards. These standards are designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The Hawaii Common Core Standards is not a curriculum, but rather the collection of standards that define what each student should understand or be able to complete at each grade level.
As a public charter school, HTA courses align with the Hawaii Common Core State Standards. These standards are designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The Hawaii Common Core Standards is not a curriculum, but rather the collection of standards that define what each student should understand or be able to complete at each grade level.
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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. |
*Please note this schedule reflect HTA's traditional pre-COVID blended learning schedule*
COURSES
Current HTA students are asked to choose courses each spring for both semesters of the following school year. Students new to HTA will meet with a counselor to select courses after enrollment. All students and families are responsible for taking the time to fully understand what a course will cover, whether there are any prerequisites, and whether or not there are any expectations beyond what might be considered “normal” for a course, such as additional labs, research, or readings. All members of the HTA faculty are eager to assist students and families with course selection for the next academic year, so please feel free to contact us.
2023-2024 High School Course Catalog
Current HTA students are asked to choose courses each spring for both semesters of the following school year. Students new to HTA will meet with a counselor to select courses after enrollment. All students and families are responsible for taking the time to fully understand what a course will cover, whether there are any prerequisites, and whether or not there are any expectations beyond what might be considered “normal” for a course, such as additional labs, research, or readings. All members of the HTA faculty are eager to assist students and families with course selection for the next academic year, so please feel free to contact us.
2023-2024 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. Take a look at our HTA College and Career webpage.
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. Take a look at our HTA College and Career webpage.
Experiential Learning/Field Studies
Students participate in work that is authentic, relevant and engaging. Whether it is developing
an understanding of marine mammal conservation efforts at Dolphin Quest or the history of WII at Pearl Harbor, they are connecting with their community and the world around them. Through Field Studies and Experiential Learning, our students have steady opportunities to practice and refine the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They grow and progress in their ability to apply HTA’s set of key, 21st century skills and traits in real world contexts.
an understanding of marine mammal conservation efforts at Dolphin Quest or the history of WII at Pearl Harbor, they are connecting with their community and the world around them. Through Field Studies and Experiential Learning, our students have steady opportunities to practice and refine the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They grow and progress in their ability to apply HTA’s set of key, 21st century skills and traits in real world contexts.
HTA's Work-Based Learning Program
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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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Community Partnerships (CP)
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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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Placed-Based Education (PBE) & Project-Based Learning (PBL)
PLACE-BASED EDUCATION
To be an effective teacher, educators must develop a deep understanding of the place they are working in and find ways to make that place central to their classroom practice. Knowledge of place and the cultural competency that goes along with it is primarily gained through building relationships with students, parents, and the wide variety of people who make up a school and its surrounding community. This includes teachers taking students out to specific sites to experience Hawaii’s natural environment and learn about the various ways in which the history, economics, geography, and politics of Hawai‘i give context and opportunities for students to apply knowledge. HTA teachers make field studies and community events an integral part of their curriculum to encourage place-based learning.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
It is important that students are given an extended period to delve deeply into a problem or an investigation that addresses an inquiry question. The experiential nature of PBL often takes the students beyond the four walls of the classroom, whether through the use of technology or by physically walking out their school doors. As a result of these learning experiences, students gain not only deeper content knowledge but also the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that will enable them to be successful in their higher education pursuits, in the workforce, and as engaged members of their community.
To be an effective teacher, educators must develop a deep understanding of the place they are working in and find ways to make that place central to their classroom practice. Knowledge of place and the cultural competency that goes along with it is primarily gained through building relationships with students, parents, and the wide variety of people who make up a school and its surrounding community. This includes teachers taking students out to specific sites to experience Hawaii’s natural environment and learn about the various ways in which the history, economics, geography, and politics of Hawai‘i give context and opportunities for students to apply knowledge. HTA teachers make field studies and community events an integral part of their curriculum to encourage place-based learning.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
It is important that students are given an extended period to delve deeply into a problem or an investigation that addresses an inquiry question. The experiential nature of PBL often takes the students beyond the four walls of the classroom, whether through the use of technology or by physically walking out their school doors. As a result of these learning experiences, students gain not only deeper content knowledge but also the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that will enable them to be successful in their higher education pursuits, in the workforce, and as engaged members of their community.
Support for Students
SCHOOL COUNSELING
HTA strives to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school community. The High School Counseling Office is a critical part of this process. Counselors and Administrators work as a team to support students through the complexities of adolescence. Neighbor islands have one counselor who serves students in all grades. At our Oahu Campus there are two counselors who each oversee two grades. Counselors will move up with their cohort group to help guide students through their entire high school career. In this way, the counselors form strong and trusting relationships with students and families. High School counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career, and social/emotional development. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals, and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.
ADVISORY
HTA’s Advisory program promotes meaningful relationships between faculty and students while providing academic and social/emotional support. Through weekly sessions with their advisor, students experience a smaller, more personalized learning environment designed to monitor and support personal well-being and college and career readiness. Each student, along with their counselor and advisor, develops a personalized learning profile (PLP) to map out their individual educational path and set academic and personal goals, which are then presented each semester in student-led conferences.
LEARNING SUPPORTS
HTA’s Advisory program promotes meaningful relationships between faculty and students while providing academic and social/emotional support. Through weekly sessions with their advisor, students experience a smaller, more personalized learning environment designed to monitor and support personal well-being and college and career readiness. Each student, along with their counselor and advisor, develops a personalized learning profile (PLP) to map out their individual educational path and set academic and personal goals, which are then presented each semester in student-led conferences.
LEARNING LAB
HTA offers a learning lab for no credit. Students will have time blocked out during their day to work on assignments/projects.
HTA strives to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school community. The High School Counseling Office is a critical part of this process. Counselors and Administrators work as a team to support students through the complexities of adolescence. Neighbor islands have one counselor who serves students in all grades. At our Oahu Campus there are two counselors who each oversee two grades. Counselors will move up with their cohort group to help guide students through their entire high school career. In this way, the counselors form strong and trusting relationships with students and families. High School counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career, and social/emotional development. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals, and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.
ADVISORY
HTA’s Advisory program promotes meaningful relationships between faculty and students while providing academic and social/emotional support. Through weekly sessions with their advisor, students experience a smaller, more personalized learning environment designed to monitor and support personal well-being and college and career readiness. Each student, along with their counselor and advisor, develops a personalized learning profile (PLP) to map out their individual educational path and set academic and personal goals, which are then presented each semester in student-led conferences.
LEARNING SUPPORTS
HTA’s Advisory program promotes meaningful relationships between faculty and students while providing academic and social/emotional support. Through weekly sessions with their advisor, students experience a smaller, more personalized learning environment designed to monitor and support personal well-being and college and career readiness. Each student, along with their counselor and advisor, develops a personalized learning profile (PLP) to map out their individual educational path and set academic and personal goals, which are then presented each semester in student-led conferences.
LEARNING LAB
HTA offers a learning lab for no credit. Students will have time blocked out during their day to work on assignments/projects.
Activities and Athletics
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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 |
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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. You can watch HTA's 2020 (COVID) Graduation Ceremonies here! |
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