Ku'ulei Alcomindras-Palakiko
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus

Modern World History

Kamaläläwalu 203

Open Disclosure Statement-School Year 2005-2006
jaalcomi@ksbe.edu #573-7256
Grade: 12 Subject: Modern World History

Modern World History will cover 20th century history until current event of our world.

Course Goals and Objectives: By the end if the semester, the student will:
1) have a knowledge of, develop a deep appreciation and respect for, the world and its history.
2) Have learned how to use various resource materials for future research,
3) will have developed the ability to apply this appreciation and respect within the class to the outside world, and
4) will exemplify the Hawaiian and Christian values of the Kamehameha Schools.

Grading: Points will be accumulated during the course for final grades. All assignments will be given point values with quizzes, tests, essays, and projects having a higher value than class and homework. Points will also be given for weekly current-event papers. Each student will be required to keep an organized Modern World History notebook (binder). Notebooks will be checked periodically through out the semester and also receive a point value. Notebook checks will be planned. 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 is important as much of the reading and discussion will be done in class. The guidelines have been set and will be followed as mentioned in the student/parent hand book. A Student who is tardy will be warned upon their first offense; all subsequent offenses will result in detention.

Class Rules: All rules that have been set and listed in the student/parent handbook will be followed. They will also:
1) show respect to the teachers, adults, peers, and themselves,
2) come to class prepared and promptly
3) be expected to participate in class, and
4) behave in a manner expected as students of the Kamehameha Schools.

Laptop Rules: There is to be no inappropriate use of the laptop. Laptops are not to be used in class unless authorized by the teacher as part of class. Should there be any misconduct, your laptop will be taken away, and a parent will be required to retrieve taken laptops.