Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

A Hawaii High School Diploma shall be issued to students who meet the courses and credit requirements based on the credits earned in grades 9 through 12. All students, including those transferring from out-of-state and Hawaii private schools, must meet the Hawaii graduation requirements.

English (4)

English 1
English 2
English 3
(Expository Writing/ American Literature)
English 4

Science (3)

Physical Science or Science Elective
Biology
Science Elective

PE (1)

Health (0.5)

Advanced Guidance (0.5)

Social Studies (4)

Modern History of Hawaii/Participation in Democracy
U.S. History
World History
Social Studies Elective

Math (3)

Algebra 1
Geometry
Math Elective

Required Electives (2)

CTE/Fine Arts/JROTC/ World Language 2 credits in a specified program of study **

Electives (6)

See Registration Guide for Details **

2025-2026 Registration Guide Final.pdf

** Specified Program of Study: Career and Technical Education (CTE): Two credits in a single career pathway program sequence excluding Directed Studies or Capstone courses. JROTC: Two consecutive JROTC courses fulfill CTE two credits for diploma requirements. Fine Arts: Two credits in Fine Arts discipline which includes Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Credits do not need to be in a single discipline. World Language: Two credits in a single World Language. Credits must be taken in sequence with consecutive course numbers in the study of one language.

HONORS RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Cum Laude: 3.0 - 3.5 | Magna Cum Laude: 3.5+ - 3.8 | Summa Cum Laude: 3.8+ - and above

ACADEMIC HONORS

Four credits of math: The four credits must include one credit for Algebra 2 and one credit beyond Algebra 2. The credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via the following courses or equivalent Running Start math courses: Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus, Probability, Statistics, Introduction to College Mathematics, Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, IB Math Studies, or IB Math Standard Level

Four credits of science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses

Two credits minimum from AP/ IB/Running Start courses (equivalent to credits for two college courses).

CTE HONORS

Completes program of study (2-3 courses in sequence plus a state-identified specific academic course requirement).

Earn a B or better in each required program of study (coursework).

Meet or exceed proficiency on performance-based assessments for corresponding program of study.

STEM HONORS

Four credits of math: The four credits must include one credit for Algebra 2 and one credit beyond Algebra 2. The credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via the following courses or equivalent Running Start math courses: Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus, Probability, Statistics, Introduction to College Mathematics, Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, IB Math Studies, or IB Math Standard Level

Four credits of science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses.

Successful completion of a STEM Capstone Project in one of the approved ACCN courses.

For additional information regarding credits or transferrable credits, please contact the Registrar's Office:

Registrar Clerk

Ms. Titania Akiona-Pasion
(808) 305-3609

Registrars:

Mrs. TraciAnn Palmer
traciann.palmer@k12.hi.us
(808) 305-3818

Mr. Warren Izumigawa
Warren.izumigawa@k12.hi.us
(808) 305-3608