Summer Algebra Academies

UH Manoa GEAR UP currently runs a SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY with Kalihi area schools KALAKAUA MIDDLE SCHOOL and FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Its success has led to the development of a partnership with AINOA, INC. and Kapolei High School to replicate the program in other area schools. Learn all about this exciting program and how it has helped Kalakaua Middle School students begin a path to college by participating in a Summer Algebra Academy.

Click on the following link to see an example of the Algebra course!
Launch an example of the Algebra I course now! (Requires Flash)

Gearing Up for the Algebra Academy

If you are serious about going to college then the Summer Algebra Academy is the program for you. It is a challenging and it demands your entire summer.
You must be hardworking to succeed in this program. If you are selected to participate in this program and you feel that you are not up to taking on this challenge please let your teacher know.
The program is going to take place on the Farrington High School campus five days a week from 8am - 12pm. As an incoming ninth grader, this program has great advantages for your high school and college career.Take the challenge!

Why accept the challenge?

First and foremost, you are able to experience the Farrington High School campus before you get there. It gives you the advantage of knowing the lay of the land before school starts.
The greatest advantage by far is that you are able to earn one full year Algebra I credit in just the six weeks of summer. This gives you one year ahead of your peers as you will be starting in Geometry in 9th grade.
How does this help you gear up for college? Your completion of this program will give you the opportunity to graduate from high school with a Calculus credit. With this knowledge under your belt you are able to take the placement test at college for a higher math class than Math 100 which accelerates your progress toward a degree.

Algebra Institutes

Algebra Summer Institute 2007

Banking on the captivating technologies utilized to develop the online Algebra I course, 22 eighth graders were selected to participate in a six-week Algebra Summer Institute. Our investment paid off successfully with all 22 students completing the full year course in under six weeks with grades of B or better. Learn more...

Our Graduates

Kalakaua Middle's Summer Algebra Institute graduates celebrate their successful completion during their Awards night. UH GEAR UP will deliver another Summer Algebra Institute to several other schools in the summer of 2008. Learn more...

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S.H.A.L.L

S.H.A.L.L - Studies of Heritage and Academic Languages and Literacies

Ilokano and Samoan language courses offer students the opportunity to develop complex and high-level language skills in their heritage languages. English and study skills courses allow for life long learning of English speaking, reading, writing, and computer technology skills through training students in analyzing the purposes and uses of language. These courses aim to enhance students’ self-esteem by changing the common view that heritage languages and cultures are problems to an orientation in which home languages and cultures are valued as resources of great academic and social value.

Gear up for College

Gear Up for College

How are our students gearing up for College? We are focusing in middle schools to ensure that our students go on to a jump start in high school. Accomplishing this will further ensure their graduation with a four year degree.