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The High School academic curriculum applies to students between Grade 9 and Grade 12. The curriculum contains required ‘core’ subjects, and ‘electives’, which are those subjects provided from which each student chooses to form his or her tailored course of study.
The curriculum includes: Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Health and Wellbeing.
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Humanities pursues an integrated curriculum, providing a broad cross-discipline learning experience, enabling students to develop more complex ideas and thinking patterns.
The Humanities program Grade 9 to Grade 11 includes Humanities I, English, American Studies, Junior English/American Literature, Humanities II, Western Civilization I & II, AP U.S. History, AP European History, Religion, and a range of electives including AP Comparative Government, and US Gov’t,, and Politics; AP European History, AP Economics, Economics, AP Human Geography, Dynamic Earth, Asian Survey, Chinese Culture and History, Hong Kong Past & Present, Russian History and Literature, Peace Studies, Virtual Creative Writing, Research Methods, Japanese Literature, and numerous Religion offerings.
In Grade 12 there is Senior English: Asian, or Senior English: Western, or Senior English: Broadcast Journalism, or Senior English: Film A Critical Introduction, or AP English; Religion, and the range of electives as in Grades 9 to 11. (See table below)
The Humanities Program
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GRADE 10
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GRADE 11
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GRADE 12
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Humanities
Interdisciplinary English & Social Studies |
Humanities I
Humanities I in Action
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Humanities II |
American Studies
OR
American Studies: Religion’s Legacy
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English
(4 credits req’d)
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Humanities I
Humanities I in Action |
Sophomore English
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Humanities II |
Junior English/American Literature
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American Studies
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American Studies: Religion’s Legacy
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Senior English: Asian
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Senior English: Western
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Senior English: Broadcast Journalism
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Senior English: Film A Critical Introduction
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AP English |
Social Studies
(2.5 credits req’d)
Humanities I req’d
Humanities II OR
Western Civilization |
Humanities I
Humanities I in Action |
Western Civilization I OR/AND
Western Civilization II OR
Humanities II |
AP US History
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American Studies
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American Studies: Religion’s Legacy |
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Religion
1 credit over 4 years
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See Religion Section |
Electives
See specific course descriptions for pre-requisites and restrictions |
AP Comparative Gov’t, & US Gov’t, & Politics, AP European History,
AP Economics, Economics
AP Human geography, Dynamic Earth
Asian Survey, Chinese Culture & History, Hong Kong Past & Present
Russian History & Literature, Japanese Literature
Peace Studies
Virtual Creative Writing
Research Methods
Numerous Religion Offerings |
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Mathematics provides the tools for the intelligent processing of information. The emphasis is on the student, performing individual and collaborative problem solving, reasoning skills, modeling, making connections and the effective representation of information.
The graduation requirement in mathematics is 3 years, with the expectation that incoming students have already completed Pre-Algebra. The Mathematics Department considers the ‘core’ curriculum to be: Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Geometry. However, as HKIS is a college preparatory school, students are advised to study mathematics each year of high school, and for students desirous of a more rigorous mathematical preparation, the department offers courses through AB and BC Calculus, and Statistics at Advanced Placement level.
The Mathematics Program
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The goal of the science department is to prepare students to function in the technological society of today and tomorrow. Courses are intended to develop an understanding the ways in which science, technology and society influence one another.
HKIS science courses are divided into specific disciplines to meet students’ interests, needs and ability levels. Two units of science, one of which must be biology, are required during the student’s high school career.
The Science Education Program
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Learning languages encourages students to respect and understand other cultures, enhances divergent thinking and self-motivated learning. It also helps students to participate and interact more effectively in the ever-changing global community.
Placement is based upon interview and/or placement test, and all courses are sequential. Highly motivated students may pursue a second modern language with the approval of the Department Head and their current language teacher.
Effective communication skills will be assessed using a variety of performance-based assessments such as: role-plays, projects, creative writing, class discussions, debates, oral presentations and portfolios.
Romance Language Programs
French/Spanish Program
| GRADE 9 |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
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GRADE 10
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Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level V/AP |
Level I |
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| GRADE 11 |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level V/AP |
Level VI/AP |
Level II |
Level I |
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| GRADE 12 |
Level IV |
Level V/AP |
Level VI/AP |
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Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Progression through the Levels will depend upon the student’s achievement at each Level and teacher and/or Department Head recommendation.
The Mandarin Program
Two streams of study are offered in Mandarin dependent upon the student’s proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Mandarin, and placement in the Regular stream or the Accelerated stream is based solely on our placement tests and the recommendation of HKIS Mandarin teachers.
The Regular stream emphasis is on the listening and speaking of Hanyu, Pinyin tones, using major themes of greetings, personal background information, daily routine, leisure activities and visiting friends. Progression through the Levels reinforces the learning with stress on effective communication and expanding the themes.
The Accelerated Mandarin stream is for students who already speak a dialect of Mandarin, but may not read and write Chinese. Students are prepared for reading and writing in Mandarin/Pinyin, and communication skills including the reading of authentic materials, are reinforced through expanding themes through the Levels.
The Mandarin Program
Regular Stream
| GRADE 9 |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
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GRADE 10
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Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level V |
Level I |
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| GRADE 11 |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level V |
Level VI |
Level II |
Level I |
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| GRADE 12 |
Level IV |
Level V |
Level VI |
Level VII
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Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Accelerated Stream
| GRADE 9 |
Acc. I/II |
Acc. III/IV |
Acc. V |
Acc. VI |
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GRADE 10
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Acc. III/IV |
Acc. V |
Acc. VI |
Acc. VII |
Acc. I/II |
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| GRADE 11 |
Acc. V |
Acc. VI |
Acc. VII |
Literature I
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Acc. III/IV |
Acc. I/II |
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| GRADE 12 |
Acc. VI |
Acc. VII |
Literature I |
Literature II |
Acc. V |
Acc. III/IV |
Acc. I/II |
Progression through the Levels will depend upon the student’s achievement at each Level and/or teacher recommendation.
For more information go to Prospective Parents main section and click on Academics & More, followed by the Chinese Language Program tab.
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The art department offers an interdisciplinary multi-strand framework in which students can study art and design. Students are free to choose which streams they wish to pursue, the entry level for each stream being level one. Students progress through the levels sequentially, and those interested in a career in art and design are encouraged to take as many classes as possible to develop their artistic skills before entry into AP Studio Art class in their senior year.
The Art Program Framework is shown below:
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Each student at HKIS is required to take at least ½ credit in Information Technology. This can be achieved with Technology Literacy, Programming in Visual Basic, or Introduction to Video Production. Advanced courses are also available to students wanting to further their information technology studies.
The Information Technology Program is shown below:
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This part of the High School program is designed to help students develop the skills and awareness necessary to lead a healthy physical, emotional and spiritual existence. Students take part in physical activities, class instruction and discussion on topics including: self- awareness, drug related issues, physical fitness, sexuality, relationships, conflict resolution and community first aid and safety.
The Health and Well Being program
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