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Path to graduation

What students need to do to earn a diploma from Hawaii's public high schools.

Academic and performance requirements to obtain a diploma from Hawaii's public high schools, from the basics to honors recognition...

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Military Families

Coming to Hawaii

About 8 percent of our students are military connected. PCS-ing to Hawaii? Resources here.

The Department works with the Interstate Compact to smooth the experience for military families who enroll their children in Hawai...

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Job opportunities

We're hiring!

Looking for Highly Qualified teachers, specialists and more for our schools and offices.

Welcome to the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE). Year-round, we hire an array of teachers, educational specialists an...

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Event

Kilauea update

Information about impact of the ongoing eruption for students, staff and families.

Information for the public regarding the latest developments on the Kīlauea eruption and its implication for our schools, students...

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Free & Reduced Price Lunch

Feeding keiki

Nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches are available to qualifying children.

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential chi...

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Strategic Plan

Hawai‘i's action plan to deliver excellence in education for all keiki.

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Strive HI System

Tracking progress in our schools to support success for all students.

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Effective teaching

Our evaluation system supports teachers in their professional practice.

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Featured Article

Computer Science education

Computer Science for Hawai‘i

Computer Science (CS) is much more than using a computer and coding. It’s multidisciplinary and provides a platform for fun, relevant, and engaging learning. Hawai‘i has a draft action plan to address how to implement CS learning in all our schools with fidelity and equity that also reflects the urgency of preparing students for in-demand and lucrative careers in CS fields and beyond.

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Annual Strive HI performance update shows significant progress in language arts at Hawaii schoolshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Strive-HI-2018.aspxAnnual Strive HI performance update shows significant progress in language arts at Hawaii schools2017-18 Strive HI Performance System results were released today. Smarter Balanced test scores showed English Language Arts/Literacy performance gains in all grade levels tested and Math score increases in four of seven grades tested.
Bullying is not acceptable in Hawai‘i's public school systemhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/OfficesAndBranches/Pages/Supt-Kishimoto-091918.aspxBullying is not acceptable in Hawai‘i's public school systemFrom Supt. Christina M. Kishimoto: It should go without saying that bullying is not tolerated in an organization or in communities dedicated to educating healthy and joyful lifelong learners who contribute meaningfully to our communities. But to be explicitly clear: Bullying of any kind is not acceptable in Hawai‘i public schools. This piece ran on Sept. 19, 2018 in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Let's help more students tap into federal and private dollars for collegehttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Supts-Corner/Pages/091718.aspxLet's help more students tap into federal and private dollars for collegeA critical measure that serves as one predictor for college access is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This year, the Hawaii DOE has set a goal to have 70 percent of our seniors complete the FAFSA, and 90 percent in 2020. We all play a role in meeting this goal.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate dedicates new School-Based Health Center and beautiful muralhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Nanakuli-High-Inter-SBHC.aspxNanakuli High & Intermediate dedicates new School-Based Health Center and beautiful muralNanakuli High & Intermediate and the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center dedicated their new School-Based Health Center. The center was created to address chronic absenteeism, which is one of the most powerful predictors of student success.
9th graders at Wai‘anae High know 'We've got your back'http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/WHS-9th-grade.aspx9th graders at Wai‘anae High know 'We've got your back'A few years ago, about a third of 9th graders at Wai‘anae High weren’t getting promoted to the 10th grade. Staff designed a framework of supports called “The R.I.D.E.” that tackled academics, behavior, and culture. Grade 9 misconduct incidents plummeted and the grade point average is now above the state average. Downstream, rising enrollment in early college, career pathway completion, and graduation rates show the strategy is working.
Kapolei High Marine Corps JROTC students recognized with top awardshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/kapolei-jrotc.aspxKapolei High Marine Corps JROTC students recognized with top awardsKapolei High student cadets have been awarded three prestigious national Marine Corps JROTC awards in recognition of their academic achievements and community service.

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Afterschool activities for Big Island, Maui County canceled Tuesday due to potential storm impactshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hurricane-Olivia-Update-01.aspxAfterschool activities for Big Island, Maui County canceled Tuesday due to potential storm impactsHIDOE advises parents and guardians that public school schedules and afterschool programming may be modified across the islands this week as Hurricane Olivia approaches the state.
HIDOE schools and offices in Maui County to close Wednesday, Sept. 12http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Olivia-Advisory-03.aspxHIDOE schools and offices in Maui County to close Wednesday, Sept. 12All public schools and Hawaii State Department of Education offices in Maui County will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 12, and afterschool activities remain canceled for Maui, Molokai and Lanai as the state prepares for impacts from Tropical Storm Olivia. All other schools statewide will be open Wednesday.
Afterschool activities to resume for Hawaii Island on Sept. 11, schools statewide to remain open except Hana High & Elementaryhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Tropical-Storm-Olivia-Update-2.aspxAfterschool activities to resume for Hawaii Island on Sept. 11, schools statewide to remain open except Hana High & ElementaryAfterschool activities to resume for Hawaii Island on Sept. 11, Hana High & Elementary closed Tues. Maui County after school programs canceled Tues. All other schools statewide to remain open.
All HIDOE schools and offices will be open Thursday with exception of Kilohana Elementaryhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Olivia-Advisory-04.aspxAll HIDOE schools and offices will be open Thursday with exception of Kilohana ElementaryAll public schools and Hawaii State Department of Education offices will be open tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 13 except for Kilohana Elementary. All afterschool activities will resume statewide. As of 5 p.m. this evening, Olivia continues to weaken and move away from the state.
Teacher/Student access to Origo math gameshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/CommonCoreStateStandards/Pages/Origo.aspxTeacher/Student access to Origo math gamesAs part of the Hawaii State Department of Education's use of Stepping Stones curriculum for K-5 mathematics, access for teachers and students has been granted free access to Origo Education's Fundamentals channel, which includes online math games.
Oahu Maphttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/Oahu-Map.aspxOahu MapOahu is comprised of four districts — Honolulu, Windward, Central and Leeward — with nine Complex Areas, each with two or three Complexes. A complex is a high school plus the regional elementary and middle schools that feed into it.

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