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.

Updated BOE Policy 4540

BOE Graduation Requirements

FAQ - BOE Diploma

High School & Middle School Education Policies

Graduation Brochures (PDFs):

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