Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy

The English Department aims to help students develop reading and writing skills, and to foster a love of reading and the discussions that follow. Through the engaging complexities of literature, students continually grapple with ideas that recall us to our common humanity.

Our standard course sequence is: English 9; English 10; English 11; and English 12. By invitation based on teacher recommendation and ACT scores, qualified students may opt for our challenging honors program. Students who demonstrate proficiency are encouraged to take an exam in Advanced Placement English in the junior and senior year.

While we appreciate the role of technology in teaching and learning, we promote intentional uses of technology only when it improves student learning.

The mastery of English skills happens both in class and in moments of one-on-one work; thus, teachers work closely with students inside and outside of class hours. We believe that the foundation of responsible global citizenship resides in an individual’s ability to read analytically and communicate effectively in writing and speech.