Middle School Overview — Grades 6-8
Introduction
Middle School is a time of adventure, discovery, and independence. At Hualalai Academy, learning is hands on and experiential. The foundation of our program is the academic core classes in language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. In addition, each quarter, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives. Our Adventure Friday program takes students off campus and into different learning environments every other week.
Sixth Grade Core
Sixth Grade is a time of transition to the Middle School. Students have a full year relationship with their teachers in the four core academic areas: English, Social Studies (Ancient Civilizations), Science (Physical Science) and Mathematics (Pre-Algebra or General Math), Health and Physical Education.
Middle School Course Offerings, 6th GradeSemester 1
Seventh and Eighth Grade Core
In the last two years of Middle School, the students in Grades Seven and Eight are combined in multi-aged groups and have a choice of classes each semester in the areas of English, Social Studies, Science, and Health. Mathematics classes in Grades Seven and Eight are full-year courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra IA, Algebra IB, or Algebra 1 Honors.
Middle School Course Offerings, 7th & 8th Grade
Semester 1
Electives - Grades 6-8
Each quarter, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives in Physical Education, World Languages, Writing, Reading, Technology, and Fine and Performing Arts. Examples of Elective classes include the following: Video Production, Dance, Yoga, Hula, P.E. Fitness, P.E. Sports, Drama, Nature Art, General Art, Word Games, Web Design, Chess, Directed Study Hall, Spanish, and Japanese.
Adventure Friday
Roughly every other Friday students have an opportunity for extended study on a particular topic for the entire morning. Many of these courses are held at off-campus locations, and they change each semester depending on the passions and skills of our current faculty. Examples of Adventure Friday offerings from the 2008-09 school year included the following: Horseback Riding, Golf, Video Production, Scrap-booking, Scuba, Sailing, Jiu Jitsu, Make-Up and Facial Care, Soccer, Swimming, and Snorkeling.