Overview
High school graduation requirements in Hawaii public schools set a rigorous standard of learning that enables all students to:
- Realize their individual goals and aspirations;
- Possess the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society;
- Exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
- Pursue post-secondary education and/or careers without need for remediation.
Students who demonstrate proficiency in academics and
General Learner Outcomes in the required courses shall receive a high school diploma.
Personal Transition Plan
A requirement for all high school graduates, the Personal Transition Plan (PTP) is each student's plan of action to transition from high school to college and careers. Student, parent and school personnel have a shared responsibility in the development and execution of the PTP during high school. The elements are:
- goal attainment
- identification of available resources
- evidence to support the plan of action taken
- self-evaluation component
Guidelines: Understanding that each high school is provided the latitude to implement the PTP for each student, the following guidelines were developed:
- A PTP should be initiated as each student enters into high school.
- The PTP should be reviewed periodically by the student, school staff member, and parent to ensure that the student is meeting the elements of the PTP.
As a guide, these Career Technical Education Model benchmarks were developed for students by grade levels:
9th Grade:
- Evaluate potential career choices in relation to personal interests, strengths and values
- Assess the compensation, lifestyle, and other benefits associated with careers of interest
- Develop individual education and career goals
- Develop career portfolio that documents evidence of progress toward the attainment of personal, educational, and career goals
10th Grade:
- Evaluate potential career choices in relation to personal interests, strengths, and values
- Assess the compensation, lifestyle, and other benefits associated with careers of interest
- Analyze individual education and career goals
- Assess career portfolio that documents evidence of progress toward the attainment of personal, educational, and career goals
11th Grade:
- Evaluate potential career choices in relation to personal interests, strengths, and values
- Assess the compensation, lifestyle, and other benefits associated with careers of interest
- Analyze individual education and career goals
- Analyze the demographic, geographic, and technological trends that affect work opportunities
- Assess career portfolio that documents evidence of progress toward the attainment of personal, educational, and career goals
- Prepare for the job interview process
12th Grade:
- Finalize Personal Statement*
- Complete Career Portfolio*
- Complete Professional Resume*
- Complete Post Secondary Plan*
- Exposure to various entrance tests (post-secondary, work, etc.)
(*
Required)
Awarding of Credit: 0.50 credit shall be issued at the end of the first semester of the terminal year and noted on the student's official transcript as either credit or no credit for meeting the elements of the PTP.
