Registration 2015-2016

Credit Summary pt 1

Credit Summary pt 2

Credit Summary pt 3

Notes:English shall include English Language Arts 1 (1 credit), English Language Arts 2 (1 credit) and Expository Writing (0.5 credit).Social Studies shall include Modern History of Hawaii (0.5 credit), Participation in a Democracy (0.5 credit), World History (1 credit), US History (1 credit).Math shall include Algebra 1 (1.0 credit), Geometry (1.0 credit) or e.g. two-year integrated Common Core course sequence.Science shall include Biology (1.0 credit) and Laboratory Science Electives (2.0 credits).Two credits in a single World Language. Credits must be taken in sequence with consecutive course numbers in the study of one language. ORTwo credits in a Fine Arts discipline: Visual Arts, Music, Drama or Dance. ORTwo credits need to be in a single career pathway program of study sequence.Required courses: PEP 1005 Physical Education Lifetime Fitness (0.5 credit) and Basic Physical Education Elective (0.5 credit).

CREDITS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

English (note 1) 4 credits

Social Studies (note 2) 4 credits

Mathematics (note 3) 3 credits

Science (note 4) 3 credits

Two credits in one of the specified programs of study: World Language (same language) (note 5) Fine Arts (note 6) Career and Technical Education (note 7)

2 credits

Physical Education (P.E.) 1 credit (note 8)

Health 0.5 credit

Personal Transition Plan 0.5 credit

Electives (Any Subject Area) 6 credits

Senior Project May be counted toward 1.0 elective credit

TOTAL: 24 credits

GR A DU A T I ON

R E QU I R EME N T S

Honors Recognition Certificate RequirementsIn addition to meeting the requirements for the Hawaii High School Diploma, the following must be met with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above:

Academic Honors: 4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.Two credits minimum must be from AP/IB/Running Start courses (equivalent to credits for 2 college courses).

CTE Honors: Completes program of study (2-3 courses in sequence plus a state-identified specific academic course requirement). Earn a B or better in each required program of study (coursework)Meet or exceed proficiency on performance-based assessments for corresponding program of studyCompletes one of the following written assessments for the corresponding program of study: Earn at least 70% on each end-of-course assessmentEarn a nationally-recognized certificateEarn a passing score on a Dual Credit Articulated Program of Study assessment

STEM Honors: 4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.

Honor Diplomas

College Bound StudentSteps to be prepared for college:

◦ Maintain a 3.0 grade point average (Community college only requires a high school diploma)◦ Take 4 years of math and science◦ Take 2 years of a world language◦ Take the PSAT and PLAN during your sophomore or junior year.◦ Take the SAT and the ACT end of junior year/beginning of senior year◦ Apply for scholarships beginning of senior year

maintain 3.0 GPAget involved in community service, clubs, athletics, & student councilcomplete your personal statementcomplete your resume

◦ Have a positive attitude and always try even if you are not sure how!◦ Complete a Service Learning Project

YOU CAN DO IT!!

Career PathwaysIndustrial & Engineering

Natural Resources

HELPSS - Human services

Health Services

Business, Management, & Technology

Arts & Communication

What will your career path in life be?

English

RegularEnglish 1English 2English 3Expository Writing/World

LiteratureCollege Prep

English 1 HonorsEnglish 2 HonorsAmerican Lit/Expository

Write 1British Literature/Expository

Write 2

College LevelEnglish 1 Honors English 2 HonorsAP EnglishAP English

Social Studies

World History

US History

Modern History of Hawaii/Participation of Democracy

Psychology/Economics or American Problem/Ethnic Studies orGlobal Studies/Geography orAP US History

MathModeling our World 1(MUST TAKE ALG 1 AT SAME TIME) Algebra 1GeometryModeling Our World 2 or Algebra 2Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry or Probability/StatisticsAP Calculus/Calculus

ScienceCollege Prep

Physical ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsAP Biology

Health Pathway Science Option 1Physical ScienceBiologyChemistryHuman PhysiologyAP Biology

•Natural Resources Science Option 2• Physical Science• Biology• Environmental Science

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

ELECTIVES

REQUIRED:TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL (.5 CREDIT)PHYS ED- LIFE FITNESS (.5 CREDIT)PHYS ED – LIFETIME ACTIVITIES (.5 CREDIT)HEALTH (.5 CREDIT)

CTE/FINE ARTS ELECTIVES