| Subject |
Credits |
College Preparatory
Recommendation |
Available Options |
| English / Literature |
4 |
English I: Fundamentals of Literature and Composition (Required)
English II: Explorations in Literature and Composition (Required)
English III: American Literature and Composition (Required)
English IV: British Literature and Composition (Required)
May substitute an approved option.
|
Creative Writing and Poetry
World Literature in a Multicultural Perspective
Technical Writing
Journalism / Yearbook
Mythology, Fables, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Practical English I - IV * |
| Mathematics |
4 |
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Trigonometry
Courses must be taken in sequential order. Instructor approval required beyond Algebra II. |
Analytic Geometry
Computer Math
Math for Medical Careers
Math in Art, Architecture & Photography
Statistics and Logics
Essential Math I-IV * |
| Science |
4 |
Biology/Lab Based ( Required)
Chemistry/Lab Based (Required)
Physics/Lab Based (Required) |
Recommended for students pursuing an Outdoor or Environmental career.
Environmental Science
Ecology
Aquatic/Marine Biology
Meteorology
Geology
Botany/Horticulture
Zoology
Topography and Cartography
Agriculture
Other science options
Oceanography
Astronomy
Anatomy/Physiology
Life/Physical/Earth Science * |
| History/Social Studies |
4 |
U.S./American History (Required)
World History Studies (Required)
World Geography Studies (Required)
U.S Government (0.5 credit) (Required)
Economics (0.5 credit) (Required) |
Social Civics
Cultural & Sociological Views
Cultural Anthropology
Developmental Social Studies * |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
Two years of foreign language from the
available options list
ALL College-bound studens should take 2 years of the same foreign language. Four years is recommended. |
Spanish
French
Latin
German
(Other options are available.) |
| Fine Arts |
1 |
Fine Arts Mixed Media (Required) Includes drawing, sculpture, painting, historical and cultural perspectives, and applications in music, visual arts, and theatre.
Numerous options for electives are available. Ask about other ideas and possibilities ont on the list. We are happy to work with students individually to arrange a course o fstudy in a variety of areas. |
Photography (1 credit)
Drawing & Cartooning (0.5)
Computer Animation and Web-Design (0.5)
Watercolor/Painting (0.5)
Sculpture & Folk Art (0.5)
Mixed Media Art (0.5)
Music Theory & Practice (1)
Art Appreciation and History (1)
Speech and Debate (1)
Theater Arts (1) |
| Outdoors and Environmental Education |
4 |
Multi-disciplinary Outdoor-based Skills Training and Project-Based Environmental Awareness Activities: Conservation/Natural Resources, Leave No Trace Ethics, Plant/Animal Identification, Wilderness Experience including Backpacking, Camping, Rock Climbing, Kayaking/Canoeing, White Water Rafting, SCUBA, Mountain Biking, Primitive Earth Skills, Orienteering, Outdoor Leadership and Group Dynamics, Journal Writing, and Outdoor Literature. |
Extensive travel and field study including travel abroad, extended backpacking adventure-based, experiential outdoor learning integrated to core academic subjects, and ecology and the environment. |
| Multi-Cultural Studies & Expeditionary Travel |
4 |
Extended Backpacking/Wilderness Expeditions, Privitive Earth Skills, Archeology and Anthropology. |
Regional Studies: Native, Local, Regional and Non-native
Social Studies/Historical Perspectives through architecture, music, art, literature, and language. |
| Community Service Projects |
60 hours of documented community service. |
Involvement in projects-based community service activities within our local commuity, as well as in the villages and communities we visit during travel abroad.
Helping others is an integral and rewarding component and requirement within our curriculum. HOLA students value and enjoy participation in activities which benefit others and help to make our world a better place. |
A few examples of past service projects include volunteer work at: Medical Bridges, KPFT, Houston Food Bank, Star of Hope, Katrina Recovery Efforts, clean ups of local bays, bayous, and beaches, migratory bird habitat construction, delivery of school and medical supplies to Bakanja School in Kenya, Peace Corp program in Trujillo, Peru, and lots of trail and river clearing when camping, backpacking, and canoeing! |
| Elective / Independent
Study |
Credit given with extensive documentation including portfolio and project evaluation. |
Based on individual interests and needs.
Examples of past projects: Marine Aquatic Habitat Study, Juggling and Uni-cycling, Film and Motion Pictures, Organic Gardening, Skateboarding and Half-pipe Design, Dart Frog Breeding, and Garage Band-guitar, drums, keyboard, composition and performance.
plus two other electives |
Options for Independent Studies are numerous and wide-ranging.
|
Total Credits
|
26 |
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