Project Step Up is a student pledge program under the Step Up campaign. It encourages students, together with their parents, to make a commitment to earning the BOE Step Up Diploma. Here are some frequently asked questions about Project Step Up:

How Can You Participate in Project Step Up?

Students must sign, together with their parents, a student pledge form.

Where Can You Get a Pledge Form?

• Online – click here
• At your school

How Can You Turn in Your Completed Form?

• Mail to:

• Return to Your School
  • School Counseling Department
  • Front Office

Who Can Pledge?

Any student, statewide, who is attending a public school, is in the Class of 2013 or 2014 and is interested in earning the BOE Step Up Diploma.

What is the Deadline to Pledge?

The official deadline was May 31, 2010. If you are still interested in pledging, please contact us at 808-956-3879.

Can Students in the Classes of 2010, 2011, & 2012 Pledge?

Unfortunately, no. Only the students who will be able to earn the BOE Step Up Diploma will be able to pledge. The first graduating class that is eligible to earn the BOE Step Up Diploma is the graduating Class of 2013.

What are the Benefits of Pledging?

• Increases your chances of becoming ready for college and/or the workforce
• Pledges will receive college and career information sent to them during high school
• Pledges may be referred to college and career preparation programs that they are eligible for (e.g., Upward Bound, etc.)
• Class of 2013 Pledges will also have the opportunity to be eligible to receive financial assistance for college tuition and related expenses. For more information click here

What are the Requirements to Pledge?

The submission of a signed pledge form. Both parent and student signatures are required to pledge.

What if I'm Struggling with my BOE Step Up Diploma Classes?

Seek out your teachers and your counselors for help!

Who Can I Contact if I Have Questions about Project Step Up?

Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education at (808) 956-3879, Toll Free at 1-866-808-4327 or at stepup@hawaii.edu.