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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