The purpose of high school graduation requirements is to establish rigorous standards of learning that will enable all public school students to meet the expectations contained in the Vision of a Public School Graduate.

All public school graduates will:

• Realize their individual goals and aspirations;
• Possess the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society;
• Exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
• Pursue post-secondary education and/or careers without need for remediation.

Students who demonstrate proficiency in the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards and General Learner Outcomes in the required courses shall receive a high school diploma. In addition, the Board of Education Policy 4540 requires that all students beginning with the graduation class of 2010, will complete a Personal Transition Plan. Students who meet additional requirements, which includes a senior project, shall receive a Board of Education Recognition Diploma. Proficiency shall be determined in accordance with established Department of Education procedures.

High School Education Policy (2407)

BOE Graduation Requirements

Additional BOE Diploma FAQs

Updated BOE Policy 4540

Graduation Brochures (PDFs):

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2009		Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012		Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2013		Parent Brochure for the Class of 2013

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