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The Competency-Based High School Diploma Program (CBHSDP), approved by the Board of Education, provides adults who are non-high school graduates a valid option to obtain the Hawaii high school diploma through the community schools for adults.

Purpose and Content

The purpose of the CBHSDP is to enable adults to further develop their communication skills-reading, writing, listening and speaking; computation skills; problem-solving skills; and interpersonal skills. The activities are designed to help adults become functionally competent individuals within the following five units:

• Community Resources
  
  This unit focuses on the type of services available in the community and the means by which individuals can obtain them. Some of the Performance Expectations require students to read bus and airline schedules; to go on trips to designated sites; to read street maps; to listen to speakers on various topics; to calculate airfares; to learn about public assistance; to give oral presentations and to use the telephone effectively.
  
  
• Government and Law
  
  In this unit, students gain an understanding of their individual rights and responsibilities through the study of governmental agencies functions and regulations. They must attend a public hearing; write to a government agency for information; be able to distinguish differences between civil and criminal laws; know the qualifications for assistance from various agencies; give an oral presentation on a newspaper article; know the procedures relating to a will and a divorce; and be familiar with some functional words in government and law.
  
  
• Health
  
  This unit is designed to insure good mental and physical health for students and their families. Activities include planning a weekly menu; reading a thermometer; identifying poisonous plants found in Hawaii; writing about two TEL-MED topics; describing initial health services available in Hawaii; listening to various speakers; knowing the effects of drugs and being aware of other heath-related topics.
  
  
• Occupational Knowledge
  
  Students obtain needed information and skills to secure employment which accommodates their individual needs and interests. In this unit, students are engaged in activities that require them to read and use newspaper ads effectively; to fill out various application forms; to go through the interview process; to calculate net pay, overtime, etc.; to understand earnings statements; to discuss advantages and disadvantages of different sources of employment; and to know the financial and legal aspects of employment.
  
  
• Consumer Economics
  
  The focus of this unit is on the basic principles of money management, including the basics of consumer decision-making. Students are expected to do basic mathematical operations, to know the basic concepts of sales and income taxes; to be familiar with financial services in the community; to recognize fraudulent practices; to use consumer guides and resources to select goods and services; to understand marketing concepts related to personal purchases; to have an understanding of purchasing by credit and to have a functional vocabulary related to consumer economics.

Who may enroll in the CBHSDP?

This program is offered to anyone 18 years or older. In-school students must obtain the proper clearance from their school prior to registration.

How can I enroll in the CBHSDP classes?

Call or go to any of the adult community schools located near you to inquire about the program and the appropriate registration dates.

How much does it cost for take the CBHSDP classes?

CBHSDP classes are offered tuition-free to students. However, students are required to purchase educational materials at a minimal cost.

Requirements for the high school diploma

There are two (2) phases in the CBHSDP that must be completed to qualify for the high school diploma:

• Phase I. CBHSDP Classes
  
  
  1. Student must attend at least 3/4 of the total class sessions per unit.
  2. Student completes tasks for each unit.
  3. Student will take each unit test scoring at 70 percent or better.
  4. Student will pass the CBHSDP Mastery Test with a score of 70 percent or better.
     
     
• Phase II. Career Goals (Choice of one)
  
  
  1. Student must be accepted for post secondary educational training.
  2. Be employed.
  3. Obtain or possess a marketable skill.
  4. Demonstrate home or life management skills.

It takes approximately one year and a half (three semesters of 50 hours each semester) to complete the whole program.

For further information, contact any of the following community school for adults or state office.

• HONOLULU DISTRICT
  
  • Farrington Community School for Adults
    1101 Kalihi Street
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96819
    Telephone: (808) 832-3595
    
  • Kaimuki Community School for Adults
    2705 Kaimuki Avenue
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96816
    Telephone: (808) 733-8460
    
  • McKinley Community School for Adults
    634 Pensacola Street, Room 216
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96814
    Telephone: (808) 594-0540
    
• CENTRAL OAHU DISTRICT
  
  • Moanalua/Aiea Community School for Adults
    2825-A Ala Ilima Street
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96818
    Telephone: (808) 837-8466
    
  • Wahiawa Community School for Adults
    1515 California Avenue
    Wahiawa Hawai`i 96786
    Telephone: (808) 622-1634
    
• LEEWARD OAHU DISTRICT
  
  • Waipahu Community School for Adults
    94-1211 Farrington Highway
    Waipahu, Hawai`i 96797
    Telephone: (808) 675-0254
    
• WINDWARD OAHU DISTRICT
  
  • Windward School for Adults
    730 Iliaina Street
    Kailua, Hawai`i 96734
    Telephone: (808) 254-7955
    
• HAWAI`I DISTRICT
  
  • Hilo Community School for Adults
    450 Waianuenue Avenue, C-3
    Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
    Telephone: (808) 974-4100
    
  • Kona Community School for Adults
    74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
    Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740
    Telephone: (808) 327-4692
    
• MAUI DISTRICT
  
  • Maui Community School for Adults
    179 Kaahumanu Street
    Kahului, Hawai`i 96732
    Telephone: (808) 873-3082
    
• KAUAI DISTRICT
  
  • Kauai Community School for Adults
    3607-A Lala Road, P-12
    Lihue, Hawai`i 96766
    Telephone: (808) 274-3390
    
• STATE OFFICE
  
  • Community Education Section
    Department of Education
    475 22nd Avenue, Room 124
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96816
    Telephone: (808) 594-0170

(Taken from RS 02-0975, July 2004)
Competency-Based
High School Diploma Program (CBHSDP)

Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support
School and Community Leadership Branch
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Department of Education • State of Hawaii

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