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History of the Hawaiian Kingdom/Pacific Island Studies

Mr. Jenkins

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Rules, Procedures and Expectations

3 Rules : Please don’t talk while I’m talking, Respect, and all school rules are applicable.

Procedures - Are just the way we do things in the classroom, and are not punishable, but may need practice.

Expectations - Are that all kids get an A or B in my class.

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Contact Information

richard.jenkins@kalakauamiddle.org

(808)832-3130 ext 567

Parents can write to me if there are any questions

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Quarterly Unit Focus

1st quarter - Kamehameha and Unification, Kapu System, Foreigners

2nd quarter - Missionaries, Economics of Hawai’i, Overthrow and Annexation

3rd - quarter - Pacific Island Make-up, Geography, and Pacific Island problems

4th quarter - Migration Theories, Demographics and Nuclear testing

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Major Projects, Books and Videos

Videos :

Hawaii by Michener, Picture Bride, Mutiny on the Bounty and

Rabbit Proof Fence and Radio Bikini

Projects:

3 Argumentative Essays, Graphic Novels, Poems and more….

Books :

History of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Pacific Nations and The Bomb

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How can I help the student at home?

*Make sure to check Infinite Campus periodically, as I update grades.

*Progress Reports are an indication of students success, and to let parents know of any deficiencies

*Report Cards are quarterly assessments and count,

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Grading

Previously a Semester Course. I am now a Year Course.

Scale : A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69

Break Down : 20% DEED’s 30% Formative 50% Summative