Diploma, Credit Method

Diploma, Credit Method
Hawaii Department of Education

• Community Schools
   • Schools
      - Farrington
      - Kaimuki
      - McKinley
      - Moanalua/'Aiea
      - Wahiawa
      - Waipahu
      - Windward
      - Hilo
      - Kona
      - Maui
      - Kauai
   • Classes
   • Diplomas
      - Credit method
      - Test method
      - Competency based

This is one of three methods for earning your diploma through your Community School.

The "credit method" allows you to receive your diploma by earning the same number of credits required for graduation from regular high schools.

This may be the method for you if you are only a few credits short of your diploma, or prefer the structured learning environment of a classroom.

Credits Required for Graduation
Subject	Credits Required
English	4
Social Studies	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Physical Education	1
Health	1/2
Guidance	1/2
Electives (any course)e following: Foreign Language (*same language) Performing/Fine Arts Vocational Education	6
Total	22

* Credits earned must be in same language (e.g. 2 credits in French; not 1 credit in French, and 1 credit in Japanese.)

For further information, contact any of the Hawaii adult community schools or state office.

Last updated 4/22/03
Source: based on information in RS 01-0413, Oct. 2000

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