Marine Science Course Syllabus 2012‐2013
Kamehameha High School-Hawai’i
Kumu Kēhaulani Kalili
Room: Keoua 2018 Email: kikalili@ksbe.edu
Aloha mai kākou and welcome to Marine Science. This syllabus will give you
some important information about your marine biology class. If you have questions
that are not answered here, please feel free to ask Kumu Kalili at an appropriate
time.
In this course we will briefly examine the ocean in terms of its physical
composition as well as its biological composition. This includes its chemistry, types
of organisms that inhabit the marine environment and the types of habitats and
ecological systems in seas and oceans. You will also take a look at human use of the
marine environment and the resulting problems and issues, including pollution,
habitat modification, and exploitation of Resources.
Nā Ana Hoʻohālike (Standards):
Marine Science will concentrate on the following process standards that reflect the
way in which students learn and do science. They are designed to work in tandem
with the science content, resulting in a practical and enriched scientific practice. (
http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards)
・ Explain that the body of scientific knowledge is organized into major theories,
which are derived from and supported by the results of many experiments and
allow us to make testable predictions.
・ Describe how scientific discoveries lead to the development of new technologies
and conversely how technological advances can lead to scientific discoveries
through new experimental methods and equipment.
・ Explain how scientific knowledge can be used to guide decisions on
environmental and social issues.
Nā Pono Aʻo (Course Materials/Texts/References):
The following materials will be needed in order to collect, organize, store, and apply
knowledge that is distributed or created in this course:
 Laptop (for taking notes, conducting activities and interactive learning)
 Ballpoint pens (black or blue)
 #2 pencils
 Binder paper
Nā Pāhana Hoʻononiakahi (Multi-disciplinary Projects):
Project-based learning will be executed via projects that integrate any or all of the
following subject areas: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, etc.
Nā Pahuhopu Manaʻolana Haumāna (Learner Expectations):
Please refer to the Learning and Achieving Agreement. This is a consensual
agreement between Kumu Kalili and the students of the class that define what
characteristics and behaviors make up a positive and safe environment for learning
in the classroom. Students must review the appropriate and inappropriate
behaviors that were agreed upon in class with their parents and sign the Physics
Class Agreement Form.
Nā Lula Kula: (School rules/guidelines):
 Be respectful
 Be prepared
 Be responsible
 All dress code policies must be followed
 All school rules will be enforced
Ke Kulekele Hoʻopaʻi (Discipline Policy):
Should any of the inappropriate behaviors of the Learning and Achieving Agreement or
of the school rules be broken by a student, the policy below will be applied in order to
encourage positive student behavior.
1- Verbal warning
2- Phone call to parent(s) by the kumu and/or the counselor.
3- Meeting with teacher, counselor, parent and/or principal (or any combination of them).
4-Official disciplinary action as per the school’s discipline policy.
Ke Kulekele Kaha (Grading Policy):
The percentage ranges below will be followed to determine the equivalent letter grade to
be earned. Rounding up or down to the nearest tenth will be used in all fairness. (i.e.
89.4%=B+; 89.5%=A-)
A
90% -100%
B
80% - 89%
C
70% - 79%
D
60% - 69%
F
below 60%
In conjunction with the percentage ranges above, the total average grade for the class is
weighted into the following categories:
70% - Summative Assessments (tests, quizzes and projects- these are
assignments that students are required to do at the end of unit lessons)
30% -- Formative Assessments (homework, class work, class activities including excursions and lab reports- these are assignments that emphasize
practicing a particular concept until mastery).
The formative assessment category has to do with how well the student practices the
science standards for mastery. How well he/she knows the content will determine how
well he/she does on the summative assessments. Formative assessments are aligned with
summative assessment in order for everyone to succeed. There will never exist any
content on the summative assessments that has not been practiced in a formative
assessment. Rubrics will be provided for the necessary assignments so that expectations
are clear to the students. If you have any questions please address them to Kumu Kalili.
Ke Kulekele Haʻawina Nele/Lohi (Missing/Late Assignments Policy):
Students are responsible to complete all assignments. If a student misses an
assignment due date, the student is supported during the unit/learning cycle in
multiple ways:
 Po`okela Center
 Teacher works with student during lunch
 Differentiated instruction
 Teacher communicates with coach and/or Academic Performance
Coordinator
Late work will be accepted up until a certain time with penalty applied; for more
information, please see the student handbook.
If a student still chooses not to complete an assignment, the teacher will refer the
student to his/her counselor for follow-up.
Parent-Student-Teacher Policy Agreement
Marine Science- Kumu Kēhau Kalili
Due 08/13/12
Period ______
I have read and reviewed the Conceptual Physics course syllabus and
understand the expectations stated in it.
_____________________________
Student’s name (printed)
_____________________________ ____________
Student’s signature
Date
_____________________________ _____________________________ ____________
Parent/Guardian’s name (printed) Parent/Guardian’s signature
Date
Any questions or comments that you have for me (please leave e-mail or phone # so
I can contact you):
E-mail:
________________________________ Phone #:_________________________