Our district’s goal for all students

Move to college or a skilled job

upon graduation

New Ohio law creates options for students to earn a diploma

Ohio provides the most flexibility for you to

succeed and graduate.

Requirements for all students

Complete 23course credits

Take seven required state tests

Earn diploma through one of three options

Our District’s Course Requirements

Units Required

English Language Arts 4 Credits

Mathematics (to include Algebra II) 4 Credits

Science (Physical Sci 1 cr & Biology 1 cr) 3 Credits

Social Studies (Am History 1 cr & Am Gov’t .5 cr) 3 Credits

Health 0.5 Credits

Physical Education (or PE Opt Out) 0.5 Credit

Fine Arts (or attend WCCC) 1 Credit

Computer-Based Course (or attend WCCC) 0.5 Credits

Complete 23 course credits

Economics or Finance 0.5 Credits

Other Electives 6 Credits

1. English I2. English II3. Algebra I or

Int. Math I4. Geometry or

Int. Math II

5. Biology or Physical Science

6. American History7. American

Government

Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests

1. English I2. English II3. Algebra I or

Int. Math I4. Geometry or

Int. Math II

5. Biology6. American History7. American

Government

Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests

All students must take all seven tests

Each state test has

two parts.

Part One:

Taken when you have finished two-thirds of the course

This is taken in February or March

Each state test has

two parts.

Part Two:

Taken at the end of the course

This is taken in April/May

Tests are Combined for a Single Score

Part 1

Part 2

18 points on state tests

College readiness score on national test

Industry certification and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys

Three Graduation Options

Option:18 points on state tests

Performance Level

Graduation Points

Advanced 5

Accelerated 4

Proficient 3

Basic 2

Limited 1

Retakes

Flexibility for Students

High score on one test can balance a low score on

another test

Earn at least four points in English tests4

4

6

Earn at least four points in math tests

Earn at least six points in science and social tests

Class of 2018: Substitute Tests for Science, American

History or American Government

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

College-level courses

Class of 2019: Substitute Tests for Science, American

History or American Government

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

College-level courses

Advanced Placement

- Eng Lit & Comp- Calculus AB/BC- Chemistry- Biology- Env. Science- US History- Government- European History- Spanish Language

College Credit Plus

Enroll in college while in high school

Earn credits for both

Option:College readiness

score on a national

admission test

College Readiness Score

Test is free for juniors

Use the score for college admission

Option:Earn industry

certification and a work-readiness

score on WorkKeys

Work Readiness and Industry Credential

You leave high school with a skill

Continue to build this skill

Thinking about

graduation?

Make an appointment with your counselor

education.ohio.gov/options