Independent Inquiry Independent Studies and Research

The Independent Inquiry Program creates opportunities for students to further realize the Aim of a “broad and vigorous program of studies characterized by high expectations for exploration, growth and mastery” (Aims of a Punahou Education). Students’ imagination and passions are the limit for the design of the learning and elective credit may be earned in any department. These projects can be an extension or expansion of the course offerings in different disciplines. Students may apply for Independent Inquiry by contacting their Deans and the Advisor of the Program during programming. Project proposals are submitted and reviewed by the Independent Inquiry committee in February – March for the following school year. Students enroll in independent inquiry on a semester basis and earn one-half elective credit per semester. Students may complete more than one independent inquiry but may not be enrolled in more than one during any given semester.

COURSE OR DEPARTMENT

Independent Art Studio PREREQUISITES

Highest level in the medium to be studied or completion of one semester of Studio Art. Permission of the mentor and intended studio supervisor.

Computer Science Independent Study: Introduction to Computer Science, AP Computer Science or consent of instructor. iOS App Development

Design Technology & Engineering Teacher recommendation.

English English 2. Approval of proposal by Academy English Department Head.

Language Completion of highest level of language study. Approval from the mentor and Department Head.

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Independent Research in Science

Independent Research Project – Social Studies Independent inquiries in mathematics must be of a transdisciplinary nature.

Approval of proposal by Academy Music Department. Minimum of one year of Academy study in a school ensemble OR minimum of 1 credit (two courses) in a combination of Creative Music Studio, or Creativity and Composition (ID).

Independent inquiries in physical education must be of a transdisciplinary nature.

Approval of proposal by Academy Science Department. Proposals must be submitted before April 1 for the following school year. Must be taken as sixth course.

Gateway course and approval of proposal by Academy Social Studies Faculty Mentor and Department Head.

Support + Wellness SURF II and approval of independent study proposal by the Support + Wellness Department Chair.

Theatre One course in Technical Theatre, one Acting course and permission from Director of Theatre.

Transdisciplinary None.