Through a public/private partnership between Ainoa Inc., Kapolei High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ainoa Inc. created a school within a school for the SY 2008-2009. The UHM SEED Academy operated as a separate school within Kapolei High School. The highly intensive and rigorous program covered in nine weeks what students normally cover in 18 in the traditional classroom. This allowed for UHM SEED Academy students to take AP or college level courses in their junior and senior years of high school.
Students were enrolled at Kapolei High School and counted among the school’s student population, making them eligible to participate in all school activities from the prom to sports.
UHM SEED focused on STEM education in a hybrid learning environment. Core courses were taught online, with a student working on them anywhere and at anytime, as their classes were available to them online, 24/7. Electives, tutoring and labs were conducted in a completely face to face environment. Students reported to the school’s 19 million dollar facility for these courses.
The SEED Academy offered STEM electives to its student population. These electives focused on increasing the exposure of our students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Industry professionals were brought in to teach our students industry standards, while students worked directly with the software, tools and products used in top colleges and companies in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, Graphic Arts, Web Design, Digital music, etc.
The online curriculum offered students a true multi media learning experience. Instruction is tailored to fit the way children of today absorb and retain information. The curriculum addressed all learning styles; with audio, video, text-based and interactive game activities. Each course contained a secure communication system that allowed teachers and students to virtually communicate in real time, via white board, instant messaging, audio and video.
College mentors monitored the online activity of all students to ensure they logged on and understood their courses. Mentors were the first line of defense for the students. They offered private or group tutoring sessions to students, advice on higher education, etc.
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Ainoa, Inc. with its partners Kapolei and Farrington High Schools as well as UH GEAR UP are causing a stir in the Kalihi area schools. 
Ainoa, Inc. has joined UH GEAR UP in its efforts to raise the level of enrollments in college for under-represented and under-privileged students. 
Ainoa, Inc. and its partner, UH GEAR UP continue to push the envelope with the schools that it serves through developing rigorous academies in Math and Science. 
At Farrington High School, students enjoy the option of taking their Math online or in a traditional classroom. In the 2nd and 3rd semesters of School Year 2007/2008 120 students opted to take their Math online. This program enabled the Math department to take a closer look at o...
UHM SEED Academy closed out the 2008 to 2009 school year at Kapolei High School to great success. Students worked hard, while experiencing state of the practice education in a hybrid learning environment that was STEM focused. Students and parents said the program ...
