Kamehameha Schools is a college preparatory school. More than ninety percent of its graduates each year continue their education at institutions of higher learning. The following graduation requirements are designed to help students develop fundamental skills and acquire knowledge which will contribute to our Lāhui at large. Students are expected to enroll in a full program each semester, thereby earning at least eight credits per year.
Class of 2021
| Subject | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Health & Physical Education | 1.5 |
| Languages | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Speech | 1 |
| Papa Kākoʻo | 3 |
| Academy Endorsement | 3 |
| Academy Enhancement Electives | 2 |
Minimum Total Required = 27 credits
Class of 2022 – 2025
| Subject | Credits |
| English | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 |
| Hawaiian Language | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Speech | 1 |
| Electives | 6.5 |
| *Note: For the Class of 2022 and Class of 2023, Academy Endorsements and Academy Enhancements credits will count towards the Elective Credits Required. | |
| Please see your Grade Level Counselor for Academic Advising. |
Minimum Total Required = 26 credits
In addition to the academic graduation requirements, students must complete and/or participate in the following non-credit graduation requirements.
- Christian Education – Pauahi recognized that one’s spiritual development is as important as academic achievement. Accordingly, Christian education is an integral aspect of Kamehameha’s educational program. All students are expected to meet meet the requirements which include daily devotions, monthly chapel services and Christian education classes throughout the school year.
- Guidance – Classes are taught in grades 9-12. Sessions are conducted to assist students in their personal and social growth, and to prepare them for college or other post high plans. Guidance lessons take students from an awareness/knowledge level to the application and practice stage, as they demonstrate their understanding.
- Community Service/Service Learning – All students must complete a minimum of 60 hours.
- Hōʻike Nui – All seniors are required to design, research, and present a Hō‘ike Nui project. Students will be able to accomplish this by choosing the Design Thinking Experience or using the existing Research Paper process. The focus of this project is selected by the student and should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a particular area of interest, aligns to their academy, and serves the need of a community. Organization, researching and presentation skills will be sharpened throughout the project as well as empathy and innovation. The heart of Hō‘ike Nui is to make connections between what is taught in school and a real-life situation that a student feels passionate about. It is also about taking service learning beyond the walls of Kamehameha Maui and giving back to their community.
- Kaʻimi Internship – Students complete a minimum 40 hour internship that relates to their selected career academy. Internships provide students with an opportunity to explore and validate their career interests in a real work environment. Although the internship and Hō‘ike Nui topics do not have to relate, students are encouraged to explore and discuss possible connections between internship and Hō‘ike Nui with their Hō‘ike Nui advisor. Students may intern during one of the intersessions in their junior year and should aim to complete interning by the summer before their senior year.
- School-wide Cultural Events – Founder’s Day, ʻAha Mele, etc.
- Swimming and running proficiency – All students must demonstrate proficiency.
- Club/Athletics – All students must participate in a sport or belong to one of the many clubs on campus. For information on clubs and/or sports, please contact our Student Activities Coordinator or Athletic Director.