Credit Requirements

A student must earn a minimum of 22 credits to qualify for graduation from HPA. Credit is 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. Once department requirements have been satisfied, students are urged to enroll in advanced courses according to their interest. More selective colleges admit candidates who have challenged themselves throughout high school.

DEPARTMENT

CREDITS

REQUIRED COURSES/OTHER

English            

4.0

enrolled in English all 8 semesters

Math                 

3.0

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Trig and math through the junior year

Modern Language   

3.0

3rd year competency of one language

Science            

3.0

Biology, Chemistry or Physics + 1.0 credit
(up to c/o 2013: Foundation Science, Biology + 1.0 credit)

Social Studies 

3.0

Hawaiian History, World History, U.S. History + 0.5 credit

Computer Science

0.5

Computer Application

Fine Arts

3.0

Freshman Foundations + 2.0 credits, including 0.5 Performing Arts & 0.5 Visual Arts

Electives          

2.5

to be chosen from any dept beyond the requirements outlined above

TOTAL

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.

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