After-School Classes
Clubs
Conferences
Scholarships
Travel Program
WorldQuest
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High School Global Education Outreach Program

 

2007-2008 High School Schedule of Events
Since 1954, PAAC has conducted educational outreach programs for high school students through a network of student clubs in Hawaii's public and private high schools. PAAC offers many opportunities for high school students and teachers to enrich their knowledge and perspectives on critical global issues in the following program areas.

After-School Classes: " Connect to the World "
PAAC sponsors several after-school global studies classes where students can receive credit towards graduation. Guest speakers, simulations, and international curriculum engage students with first-hand experiences. Through Global Action Projects, students are challenged to think critically about the world they live in, and take positive action to bring about changes in their local community. Curriculum on international topics such as human rights, population, and globalization is also available to teachers. For more information, please contact the After-School Class Coordinator, Merle Grybowski at 944-7786.

Conferences
PAAC's annual statewide conference brings together students from clubs and classes in private and public schools throughout the islands to explore global issues together. International negotiation simulations are also held on Oahu and neighbor islands.

Scholarships
Students in Hawaii high schools involved in PAAC activities are eligible to apply for scholarships. Over $15,000 is available for college, study-abroad, and other educational pursuits. Full and partial scholarships are also available for up to four students to participate in summer study abroad programs administered by Punahou School's Wo International Center.

Travel Program
The PAAC Travel Program plans and leads educational tours of selected destinations in the Asia Pacific region exclusively for Hawaii public high school students.

Academic WorldQuest
Academic WorldQuest is an exciting team quiz game designed to enhance international education. Teams compete in six rounds working together to come up with the correct answers. The winning team wins a trip to compete in the National Academic WorldQuest Competition in Washington, D.C.

Mahalo Funders
State of Hawaii Department of Education, State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Freeman Foundation, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Chevron Hawaii, McInerny Foundation, Center for International Business, Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business, and Friends of Hawaii Charities

Please contact the High School Program Director Natasha Chappel for more information on any of these programs at (808) 944-7759.

 
     
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