HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Three years of French, four years of Japanese, four years of Mandarin, five years of Spanish and six years of Hawaiian are offered at Kapālama. Advanced Placement Japanese is also offered. Two consecutive years of the same language are required for graduation from Kamehameha. (Note: A fourth year or higher in any language, taken in grade 12, meets one of the grade 12 requirements for an Honors diploma. See Honors Program section for more information.)
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) Proficiency
Classes 2020 and 2021
All Kamehameha High School students, regardless of prior Hawaiian language study or experience, must demonstrate a level of Hawaiian language proficiency in the areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing:
- Through a series of assessments OR
- C- or higher in the second semester of Hawaiian 1 along with current Hawaiian 1 teacher recommendation OR
- Department head approval in consultation with high school administration
Classes 2022 and Beyond
All Kamehameha High School students, regardless of prior Hawaiian language study or experience, must demonstrate a level of Hawaiian language proficiency through:
- Satisfactory completion of Hawaiian 1 and 2 OR
- Departmental approval (which may include assessment)