Credit Requirements for Graduation by Department

A student must earn a minimum of 22 credits to qualify for graduation from HPA. Credits are awarded for successful completion of required outlined course expectations.

If a student does not fulfill the required course credit at time of graduation, a certificate will be issued in place of a diploma.

Students are strongly encouraged to explore as many disciplines and offerings as possible. If particular department requirements already have been satisfied, students are urged to enroll in more advanced courses within that department. More selective colleges admit candidates who have challenged themselves throughout high school.

Credits required for Graduation: Class of 2009
Department	Required Credits
English	4 credits (enrolled in English all 8 semesters)
Math	3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Trig and math through the junior year)
Modern Language	3 credits (3 rd year competency of one language or 2 nd year competency of one language + 1 st year competency of second language or Mod Lang elective)
Science	3 credits (Foundation Science, Biology + 1 credit)
Social Studies	3 credits (Hawaiian History, World History, U.S. History + 0.5 credit)
Computer	0.5 (Computer Applications)
Fine Arts	3 credits (Humanities + 2 credits)
Electives	2.5 credits (any dept)

Total Credit Requirements for Graduation: 22
All juniors & seniors must be enrolled in at least five (5) classes each semester
All freshmen & sophomores must be enrolled in six (6) classes each semester