{"id":945,"date":"2026-09-09T10:11:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/?page_id=945"},"modified":"2026-09-10T07:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:39:10","slug":"preparing-to-graduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/sm\/academics\/preparing-to-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sauniuni e Fa&#039;au&#039;u"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.531), 1.3rem);\">Academic and performance requirements to obtain a diploma from Hawai\u02bbi public high schools\u2014from the basics to honors recognition\u2014with information about the Personal Transition Plan that is required of all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">mata&#039;ina i le faauuga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"High school student giving a shaka while walking across the stage during graduation ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-2555\" style=\"width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HIDOE_Preparing-to-Graduate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High school graduation requirements in Hawai\u02bbi public schools set a rigorous standard of learning that enables all students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ia iloa a latou sini ma faanaunauga.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maua uiga, malamalama, ma tomai talafeagai e saofag\u0101 lelei ma tauva i se lalolagi lautele.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fa&#039;atino aia tatau ma matafaioi ole sitiseni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Su&#039;e a&#039;oa&#039;oga pe a mae&#039;a a&#039;oga ma\/po&#039;o galuega e aunoa ma le mana&#039;omia o le toe fa&#039;aleleia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tamaiti a\u02bboga e fa\u02bbaalia le tomai i a\u02bboa\u02bboga ma <a href=\"\/sm\/academics\/general-learner-outcomes-glos\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"41\">Taunuuga Aoao Tagata A\u02bboa\u02bbo<\/a> i kosi mana&#039;omia e tatau ona maua se tipiloma ile aoga maualuga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Va&#039;aiga <a href=\"\/sm\/academics\/graduation-requirements\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36\">Fa&#039;au&#039;uga Manaoga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/sm\/academics\/seal-of-biliteracy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"37\">Fa&#039;amaufa&#039;ailoga mana&#039;oga o le Tusitala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuafuaga Suiga a le Tagata Lava Ia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O le <em><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/PTP.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"21722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Transition Plan (PTP) <\/a><\/em>(PDF)\u00a0is a graduation requirement for all Hawai\u02bbi public high school students. It is an individualized plan that helps students identify their goals and prepare for life after high school, whether that includes postsecondary education, career and technical training, military service, or entering the workforce.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PTP is developed and updated throughout high school through a collaborative process involving the student, their parent(s)\/guardian(s), and school personnel to support a successful transition to adult life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taiala <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PTP supports the <a href=\"\/sm\/academics\/graduation-requirements\/\">Vision of a Hawai\u02bbi Public School Graduate<\/a> by helping students become lifelong learners who are globally competitive and locally committed. Graduates will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply academic knowledge and an innovative mindset to think critically, communicate effectively, and create impactful contributions in the pursuit of excellence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be resilient and adaptable to an ever-changing world. Graduates will take initiative in charting their next steps to advance their life journey, such as pursuing postsecondary education, careers, entrepreneurship, service, or exploration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate well-being and compassion, care for self and others, and build deep roots in Hawai\u02bbi to fulfill their kuleana and strengthen their community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core components of a successful PTP include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goal-setting and progress monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career and educational exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career portfolio development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student self-evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade-Level Benchmarks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade 9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore self-awareness and personal development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set initial education\/career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin a career portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revisit goals and career options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess post-secondary plan progress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update career portfolio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepen exploration of resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade 11<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue goal refinement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze workforce trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for job interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update career portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade 12<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finalize post-secondary plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete personal statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete professional resume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuuina atu o aitalafu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0.50 credit e tatau ona tu&#039;uina atu i le fa&#039;ai&#039;uga o le semesa muamua o le tausaga fa&#039;amae&#039;a ma fa&#039;amauina i luga o le fa&#039;amaumauga aloa&#039;ia a le tamaititi a&#039;o le fa&#039;ai&#039;uga pe leai fo&#039;i mo le fa&#039;amalieina o elemene o le PTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tulaga Mataupu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Se lisi o tulaga o lo&#039;o fa&#039;aogaina e le Matagaluega e fa&#039;amautinoa ai o lo&#039;o a&#039;oa&#039;oina tamaiti a&#039;oga i fa&#039;ailoga faigata ma talafeagai tausaga o a&#039;oa&#039;oga. 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