Kumu Lokahi Antonio
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus

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Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus – High School
Open Disclosure Statement

Teacher: Kumu L. Antonio Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Soc. Studies
Subject: Hawaiian Culture and Language

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Hawaiian people. Attention will be focused on the basic vocabulary and structure of the language, structure of traditional society, traditional philosophies, and their relevance to contemporary society.

Course Goals and Objectives: By the end of the semester, the student will:
1) have a knowledge of, and respect for, the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people,
2) have a basic understanding of the Hawaiian language,
3) have learned how to use various resource materials for future research, and
4) will have developed the ability to apply skills learned within class into the larger community.

Grading Procedures: Points will accumulate during the course for final grades. All assignments are given point values with quizzes, tests, and projects having a higher value than class and home work. Grades will be based on the grading scale as follows:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 59% and below

Attendance: Attendance procedures are based on the guidelines set forth in the Student/Parent Handbook. Students who are tardy will receive a warning for their first offense; all subsequent offenses will result in detention.

Class Rules: Students will be expected to exemplify the seven Hawaiian and Christian values of the Kamehameha Schools. The primary value upon which student conduct and behavior will be based is Aloha. Therefore, students will:
1) respect themselves, their classmates, teachers, and adults,
2) be prompt and prepared for class,
3) participate in class,
4) follow all school policies and rules, and
5) be examples of fine young men and young women as befitting the 'ohana of the Kamehameha Schools.