New grad requirements show commitment to Hawaiian identity and consistent educational experience

New graduation requirements will ensure a comparable and consistent educational experience for our haumāna and bring KS a step closer to integrating as one world-class, Hawaiian culture-based education system.

Jan. 10, 2018

Contributed by Shaundor Chillingworth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What was the process to create the requirements?  
Do the new graduationrequirements align to other schools?
Campus leaders reviewed current graduation requirements from all three Kamehameha campuses, comparable independent and public schools, and college admissions criteria. The new requirements were created with all the aforementioned in mind and to ensure students develop a competitive edge in preparation for the college admissions process.

Why is the new language requirement important?
As affirmed by our Strategic and Tactical Plan, we are committed to ensure every student has a strong Hawaiian cultural identity. Hawaiian language is a foundational component to this commitment.

Read more FAQs here or please contact your child’s counselor or the high school principalʻs office for more information.

The new unified high school graduation requirements will start with the class of 2022.

Cultivating a strong Native Hawaiian identity is a critical why KS has made this decision, knowing that will be a competitive advantage for our graduates.

Nearly 700 students graduate from a Kamehameha Schools campus each year.

E Ola! Learner Outcomes serve as the foundation on which the new graduation requirements are built. E Ola! consists of fourteen outcomes that specify what all students will know or be able to do as a result of their educational experience at Kamehameha.