GRADES 6-12
913 Alewa Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 595-6359
Academy of The Pacific academics
A Curriculum In Motion
Academy of the Pacific prepares students in grades 6-12 for productive lives beyond high school. Our curriculum emphasizes maximum academic and personal growth, with courses geared to ready students for higher learning. Almost all of our graduates enroll in college.
Students at all grade levels are required to take courses in math, language arts, social studies, and health or science, meeting the minimum graduation guidelines established by Hawaii's Department of Education. However, Academy students are encouraged to exceed those requirements and to earn an Honors diploma.
Electives in the humanities, art, music, technology, and foreign language allow students to develop interests and talents that contribute to a well-rounded education. The Academy also hosts stimulating guest speakers and presents rewarding extracurricular experiences in Hawaiian culture, performing arts, creative writing, journalism, and other areas of student interest.
Course schedules are individually tailored for both the average and the highly motivated student, making learning accessible to all. Developmental reading and remedial classes help some students fill gaps in their basic skills, while college preparatory courses, AP and honors work keep others moving at their desired pace. Qualified students may arrange with the Dean of Students to begin work at a local college or university while completing their high school studies.
Learning beyond the classroom is encouraged through visits to places of historic and cultural value, and through career-oriented experiences at newsrooms, television studios, and local businesses. School excursions and field trips develop a feeling of community among students and leave them with a collection of shared memories.
National Honor Society
Academy of the Pacific's chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Standards for selection are established by the national office of NHS and have been revised to meet our local chapter needs. Students are selected to be members by a five-member Faculty Council, appointed by the principal, which bestows this honor upon qualified studnets on behalf of the faculty of our school each year.
Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades are eligible for membership. For the scholarship criterion, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in at least 3 core courses, i.e., Math, Science, English, Social Studies, during the regular school year. Those students who meet this criteria are invited to complete a Student Activity Information Form that provides the Faculty council with information regadring the candidate's leadership and service. A history of leadership experiences and participation in school or community service is required.
To evaluate a candidate's character, the Faculty Council uses two forms of input: first, school disciplinary records are reviewed; second, members of the faculty are solicited for input regarding their professional comments on a candidate's service activities, character, and leadership. These forms and the Student Activity Information Forms are carefully reviewed by the Faculty Council to determine membership. A majority vote of the council is necessary for selection. Candidates are notified regarding selection or non-selection according to a predetermined method and schedule.
Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the school to recognize all the newly-selected members. Once inducted, new members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four criteria that led to their selection. This obligation includes regular attendance at chapter meetings held during the schol year, and participation in the chapter service project(s).
Students or parents who have questions regarding the selection process or membership obligations can contact the chapter adviser, Ms. Costello, by phone at 595-6359, or by e-mail at mcostello@aop.net .
