Experiential Learning
Accredited Academic Curriculum
There’s no need to put academics on hold while attending Pacific Quest. Students who have not yet finished high school can complete seven accredited academic courses for a total of four (4) credits. Courses are available for both our adolescent and young adult programs. These credits are woven seamlessly into the daily routine and supported by hands-on learning—no extra classroom time.
Academics
Our courses include:
- Career and Technical Education – Horticulture Pathway (0.5 credits)
- Health Education – Health Education (0.5 credits)
- Language Arts – English and Language Arts (0.5 credits)
- Physical Education – Lifetime Fitness (1.0 credit)
- Science – Environmental Literacy (0.5 credits)
- Social Sciences – Hawaiian Culture (0.5 credits)
- Electives – Psychology (0.5 credits)
Our Courses
These courses align with Pacific Quest’s therapeutic curriculum, the common core curriculum, and national standards. It’s our goal to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both academic learning and therapeutic growth.We may also tailor a specific class to a student’s individual journey and provide specialized accommodations for learning differences.
These transferable credits are issued through Pacific Quest’s accreditation with AdvanceEd and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Accommodations and Individualized Learning
Pacific Quest can accommodate learning differences, including:
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Dysgraphia
• Dyspraxia
• Dysphasia and Aphasia
• Nonverbal Learning Disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• Processing Disorders
Access to accommodations assures that our students have equal access to our student curriculum (and equal access to success).
Strengths-Based Learning
At Pacific Quest, we celebrate and respect diversity while providing our students the tools for sustainable growth. That’s why we integrate different learning styles and multiple intelligences into daily activities and assessments. This integration emphasizes our students’ strengths. Our team members strive to help students discover their unique learner profiles and build upon their success.
Outings and Recreation
Students have a chance to explore the Big Island’s diverse cultural, historical, and scenic offerings through our program outings. Students explore various beaches, trails, and other wilderness areas, learning about the island’s vastly different bioregions and engaging in healthy fun! Weekly outings include paddle boarding, day hikes to remote beaches, swimming, sailing, and exploring Volcanoes National Park.
