Upper School (Grades 9-12) Departments

Graduation Requirements

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.  Students are strongly encouraged to explore as many different 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.

Credit Requirements by Department

English	4 credits (English Essentials, World Literature, American Literature, senior English and 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 (3rd year competency of one language or 2nd year competency of one language + 1st 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) class of 2011 & forward: must include 0.5 Performing Arts & 0.5 Visual Arts
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.