Hawaii State Department of Education
Middle School Education Promotion Requirements
All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to take language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. They are required to receive a passing grade for each of these courses in order to be promoted to the next grade level.
Graduation Requirements
| Credits Required | HS Diploma * |
BOE Diploma ** |
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Social Studies | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
| Science | 3 | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 | 1 |
| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Guidance | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Electives (any course) | 6 | 6 |
| Two credits in one of the following: Foreign Language (Credits earned must be in same language, e.g. 2 credits in French, not 1 credit in French and 1 credit in Japanese) Performing/Fine Arts Vocational Education |
2 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | 24 |
* The High School Diploma is issued to students who have met all graduation requirements.
** The Board of Education Recognition Diploma is awarded to graduates who complete other curriculum requirements and earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
- Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5
- Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5+ to 3.8
- Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8+
Certificate of Completion. A Certificate of Completion of an Individually Prescribed Program is issued to disabled students who complete all the requirements set by the program.
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