CHORUS

The purpose of Chorus is to expose the novice singer to the exciting world of singing in an ensemble. As an IB MYP course, chorus emphasizes both the process of making music and the connections between different genres and other subjects through a repertoire of music from different time periods of history as well as other cultures. Through this unique form of human expression, students will:

• Experience and develop curiosity, interest and enjoyment in their own creativity and that of others.

• Explore through the process of vocal expressive art.

• Acquire and develop skills needed for the creation of vocal performing art.

• Develop and use the language, concepts, and principles of music and vocal performing art.

• Communicate their thoughts and ideas through vocal expressive art.

• Reflect on, appreciate and evaluate their work and the work of others.

• Develop receptiveness to expressive art forms across time, place and cultures, and perceive the significance of these art forms as an integral part of life.

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding, iNTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

GCD COMPETENCY: ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, WELLBEING, Academic Skills

Instructor: Miss Louie

Additional Considerations: DP Music Students are required to take the Chorus Elective. Other students in MYP Music are welcome to join, but are not required to sign-up. Student who wish to perform in the Spring Concert MUST sign up for Chorus.

Debate Elective

Participate in a series of workshops to build your skills and experience with civil discourse, debate and using logic in arguments.

GCD CORE VALUE: Intercultural Communication

Instructors: Alex Ramsvig Requirements: None. Max Capacity: 20 Students

French Language Acquisition Support

This option is primarily for DP students who need IA support. However, MYP students may also sign-up if they have cleared it with Madame Pualoa.

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding, Intercultural communication, academics

GCD COMPETENCIE: multilingualism

Independent art

The course is designed for students who wish to pursue a greater understanding of the arts and improve on their technical skills. A minimum of 2 works of art will be required each quarter for completion of this class. Students will have freedom to choose what materials and subject matter they work with for each project. Project proposals, Final studio projects and Artist Statements for all projects are necessary to receive credit. Teacher support will be provided when needed. Studio time is to be used effectively to develop and complete studio projects. There are no prerequisites however enrollment is based on space availability.

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCY: Artistic expression, personal goal

Instructor: Amy Manso Max Capacity: 20 Students

JAPANESE Language Acquisition Support

This option is primarily for DP students who need IA support. However, MYP students may also sign-up if they have cleared it with Yoshiko Sensei.

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding, Intercultural communication, academics

GCD COMPETENCIE: multilingualism

Math Support: Room 405 with Mr. Naks

This support option is for students who will benefit from additional time to work in a structured environment, receive peer tutoring, and receive one-on-one teacher support. This is also an option for peer tutors if they would like to use this time to help fellow students.

GCD CORE VALUE: Academics

Instructor: Mike Nakashima Max Capacity: 15 Students

Math Support: Room 406 with mr. thaxton

This support option is for students who will benefit from additional time to work in a structured environment, receive peer tutoring, and receive one-on-one teacher support. This is also an option for peer tutors if they would like to use this time to help fellow students.

GCD CORE VALUE: Academics

Instructor: David Thaxton Max Capacity: 15 Students

Psychology and the Good Life

Learn how inner-narrative and habits of being can impact your quality of life. Participate in this course with your cohort: Psychology and the Good Life

GCD CORE VALUEs: Intercultural Communication, community engagement

GCD COMPETENCY: Wellness

Instructor: Sean Landau Max Capacity: 15 Additional Considerations: Preference given to Psychology students.

Theater for Change

Our lives are simply stories. If we amplify a story, we give value to a life. Learn how theater can help disenfranchised populations through intentional storytelling and how acting can change the world! This Impact Elective does not require previous acting or theater experience. This is a chance to make a difference and hold space for those in our community who most need their stories told!

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCIES: Work Experience, Artistic Expression

Instructor: R. Kevin Doyle Max Capacity: 12 Students

Science IA Support (Rm 408)

This option is for DP Science students who need IA support.

Instructors: Katie Brown, Lisa Agle, Diana King

Senior Work Room: Library

This option is for DP 2 students who need help on their work.

Instructor: Lindsey Schiffler, Christine Keogh

Structured Study Hall 9th-11th Grade: 401

This option is for 9th-11th grade students who need a quiet place to work.

Instructor: Sabrina Ito

Photography ELECTIVE

Practice and learn essential camera, photo editing, and portfolio skills while documenting the work being done in our community.

Instructor: Avery Filer

Wild kids academy

Become active stewards of your community! The Wild Kids Academy includes a variety of Impact Projects that will enable students to explore their own passion, develop their changemaking capacity, and hone their self-management and communication skills.

Those students who are part of the Wild Kids Academy will learn about and complete projects during B-Block and/or C-Block.

Projects Include (but are not limited to):

• Forest Restoration: Help restore native species to the forest adjacent to campus

• Happiness Hut: Student Run Coffee Shop, Composting System, Dishwashing Station, and Waste Audit

• Kahana’iki (across the street at Kawainui Marsh): Native Plant Restoration, Growing food for the Community

• Nā Pōhaku (down the street at Kawainui Marsh): Restoration of Native Fishpond

• Interning with Healthy Climate Communities at Hamakua Marsh (Wednesday during early release)

• Plastic Free Mural creation

• Keiki Team: Take Lower School students to the forest (bringing younger students into the forest)

• Activism Team: working with legislators on climate change initiatives

• Plastic Makerspace: upcycle plastic using extruders and 3D printers

• Bring The Light: Random acts of kindness and focused projects to support our community members through the pandemic

• Photography Team: hone essential camera and photo editing skills while documenting the work being done in our other projects

• Helping with Homeless community in Waimanalo: build community garden

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement, Intercultural Communication

GCD COMPETENCIES: Wilderness Engagement, Work Experience, artistic expression

Instructors: Joel Saito, Christina Hoe, Diana King, Mike Nakashima, Avery Filer, Kevin O’Brien, Dani Ito, Ossian Nichols, Michaela Keller, Alex Webb, Aerin Vanhala, Carolyn Flacker, Suzanne Canevari

Max Capacity: Unlimited