Hawaii Online Courses for School Year 2026-2027
The Department of Education offers online courses taught by qualified Hawaii licensed teachers. There is no fee to take fall and spring courses. Courses are treated like any other course a student will take at McKinley High School; letter grades are posted on the student's permanent transcript and calculated into their cumulative GPA.
2026-2027 Year Classes (1 credit). August 12, 2026 to May 27, 2027
Fall 2026 Semester Classes (0.5 credit). August 12, 2026 to December 18, 2026
Spring 2027 Classes (0.5 credit). January 13, 2026 to May 27, 2027
Hawaii Online Courses are NOT recommended for students who are trying to make up a credit they have previously failed (credit recovery). It is recommended for students who are trying to earn credits (credit accrual or acceleration).
The window for Hawaii Online Courses registration will take place in the following rounds.
Round 1 (April 9 through May 7 by 12:00 PM)
Round 2 (August 3-6 by 12:00 PM)
Round 3 (November 17-January 5 by 12:00 PM)
Complete the registration form by clicking on the button below corresponding to the correct year or semester course you plan to take. You must be logged into your school Gmail account. A maximum total of two courses per semester for the year is allowed.
Submit the Parent Consent Form and Publication and release forms. Scroll down to download a copy of the forms or you may pick up a hardcopy from Ms. Panquites in Rm. A127. Completed forms must be submitted to Ms. Panquites in person or via email at lisa.panquites@k12.hi.us before a student can be registered. Forms must be resubmitted every year.
Submit all required forms by April 8 to maximize your chances of getting the course(s) you want.
Both forms to the right must be submitted to Ms. Panquites before the student can be enrolled. Copies of the form can also be picked up from any counselor. Forms need to be resubmitted every year.
Visit the official Hawaii Online Courses website to get more information including the following:
Course Descriptions & Prerequisites
Program policies
Hardware and Computer Requirements
Code of Conduct
Attendance
Drop Policy
For information about the HVLN HOC summer courses click here and scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
Not sure if you should take an HVLN HOC course? Take the Readiness Quiz to learn more about yourself and see if online learning is for you. Also read the Requirements for Student Success.