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Permanent Graduation Requirements

Jessica Sullivan, Coordinator of Data & Assessment

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Pathway to Graduation

Earn Required Credits

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Demonstrate Readiness

Show Competency

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Cover the Basics

Earn Required Credits

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Cover the Basics: Earn 21 Credits

Subject Area	Credits Required
English Language Arts	4 credits
Mathematics	4 credits *Must include 1 unit of Algebra II or equivalent
Science	3 credits *Must include: 1 unit Physical Science, 1 unit Life Science, & 1 unit Advanced Science
Social Studies	3 credits *Must include: 1 unit World History, 1 unit American History, & ½ unit Government

Subject Area	Credits Required
Physical Education	½ credit
Fine Arts	1 credit *Minimum 2 semesters of Visual or Performing Arts
Health	½ credit
Electives	5 credits *Must include ½ credit of Financial Literacy
Total Credits	21 credits

*Additional details can be found in the course handbook

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Show Competency

Meet Competency Benchmarks

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Show Competency

State Requirement

Students must earn a “competency” score on the English II and Algebra I end-of-course tests
Students must test 2 times and receive remediation before exploring alternative pathways

Competency Requirements
Test	Score
English Language Arts Competency Requirements
English Language Arts II (EOC)	684
ACT Reading ACT English	22 (Reading) 18 (English)
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)	480
Algebra Competency Requirements
Algebra I (EOC)	684
ACT Mathematics	22
SAT Mathematics	520

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Instructional Supports

APEX End-of-Course Tutorials (current option)
Classroom teacher support
Scheduling - Math Support courses
Additional Resources:

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Competency Alternatives

College Credit Plus

Career Experience & Technical Skill

Career Military Readiness

Complete 2 demonstrations to show competency
One demonstration must be in the foundational area

Earn college credit in a non-remedial math or English course to demonstrate competency

*Must be in the subject area not passed

Competency can be achieved by meeting the requirements to enlist in the military
Contract with the military to enlist upon graduation required

*Additional information can be found under the military seal

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Competency Alternative: Career Experience & Technical Experience

Foundational	Supporting
Earn a cumulative score of proficient or higher on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway	Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience with evidence of positive evaluations
Earn a 12-point approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field	Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys
Complete a pre-apprenticeship in the student’s chosen career field or show evidence of acceptance into an apprenticeship program after HS *Must be registered with the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council	Earn the OhioMeanJobs Readiness Seal

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Let’s start with the end in mind...Students have 4 types of options after graduating from high school. They do NOT need to pick an option now...but they do need to be aware of what they are. Students will (and should!) change your mind several times between now and graduation...and after that! They should explore everything and and try to be open to ALL options available. It is important to set a tentative goal now and be flexible in adjusting that goal as more is learned and experienced. There is NOT one specific path to success, nor is success limited to certain professions. College is often the default goal of students, however, is not the only goal of high school, just one form of education to prepare for certain careers. ALL of these options can be valid pathways to success and they can be mixed and matched to personalize a student’s goal.

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Demonstrate Readiness

Students will demonstrate readiness by earning at least two diploma seals, one of which must be state defined

State-Defined Diploma Seals
Military Enlistment Seal	Technology Seal	Industry-Recognized Credential Seal
Science Seal	Honors Diploma Seal	Citizenship Seal
OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal	State Seal of Biliteracy	College-Ready Seal
Locally Defined Diploma Seals
Community Service Seal	Student Engagement Seal	Fine and Performing Arts Seal

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State Seals

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State Seals - EOC Options

Science Seal

Citizenship Seal

Option	Subject/Test	Criteria
EOC	Biology	Proficient or higher
AP	Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Physic 2: Algebra-Based, Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, or Physics C: Mechanics	Score a “2” or higher on one of the approved AP tests
IB	Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Environmental Systems & Societies, Physics, or Sports, Exercise & Health Science	Standard-Level Exam: Score a “3” or higher Higher-Level Exam: Score a “2” or higher
CCP	Science Course	Letter grade of “B” or higher in any 3 credit hour CCP science course
Course Grade	Advanced Science Course	Letter grade of “B” or higher

Option	Subject/Test	Criteria
EOC	American History & Government	Proficient or higher
AP	United State History, United States Government & Politics	Score a “2” or higher on one of the approved AP tests
IB	History & Global Politics	Standard-Level Exam: Score a “3” or higher Higher-Level Exam: Score a “2” or higher
CCP	American History course, American Government course	Letter grade of “B” or higher in any 3 credit hour CCP course
Course Grade	American History & Government	Letter grade of “B” or higher
*Students can mix & match options to meet this seal

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State Seals - Additional Testing Options

Seal of Biliteracy

College Ready Seal

Recognizes seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language
Language	Subject/Test	Criteria
English Criteria	English II EOC	Proficient or higher
	ACT	English: 18 or higher Reading: 22 or higher
	SAT	EBRW: 480 or higher
	OELPA	Proficient on 9-12 band
World Language	AP Foreign Language	4 or higher
	IB Foreign Language	Standard-Level: 6 or higher Higher-Level: 5 or higher
	STAMP	Intermediate High or higher

Students must earn a remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT, as outlined below:
Option	Subject	Criteria
ACT	English	18 or higher
	Reading	22 or higher
	Mathematics	22 or higher
SAT	Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)	480 or higher
SAT	Mathematics	530 or higher
*Scores are set by February 1 of junior year

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State Seals - Future Focused Seals

Industry-Recognized Credential Seal

OhioMeansJobs Seal

Military Enlistment Seal

For students interested in a career pathway that includes serving in a branch of the armed forces
Evidence of Enlistment	Provide to the district or school a signed copy of the Department of Defense Form Enlistment/Reenlistment (DD Form 4) enlistment contract.
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JROTC	Two year participation in the program.

Students must demonstrate certain professional skills required for success in the workplace
Demonstration of Skills	Must score proficient in the 15 professional skills
Mentorship	Three environments to select from: School Work Community Two environments must be selected. Minimum of 3 mentors

Qualification of a specific set of competencies related to an industry or occupation
Earn a 12-point industry-recognized credential
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Earn a group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field listed below: •Agriculture/Environmental Systems•Arts & Communications• Business, Marketing & Finance•Construction•Education & Training•Engineering•Health•Hospitality & Tourism•Human Services•Information Technology•Law & Public Safety•Manufacturing•Transportation•

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State Seals - Course Planning Seals

Technology Seal

Honors Diploma Seal

Technology Seal

To receive the Honors Seal, students must earn one of six honors diplomas:
Academic Honors Diploma
Career-Tech Honors Diploma
International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma
STEM Honors Diploma
Arts Honors Diploma
Civics and Social Sciences Honors Diploma
*Individual diploma requirements can be found in the course handbook. Students must meet all but one of the criteria listed.

Students must satisfy one of the requirements below:
AP/IB	AP score of 2 or higher: Computer Science A or Computer Science Principles IB score of 3 or higher on standard level or 2 or higher on higher-level: Computer Science, Design Technology, Information Technology in a Global Society
CCP	Earn a “B” or higher in an appropriate CCP technology course
Technology Course	Earn 1 credit in an Advanced Technology course
*Individual diploma requirements can be found in the course handbook. Students must meet all but one of the criteria listed.

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Local Seals

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Local Criteria

A student may earn a Community Service Seal by completing a minimum of eighty (80) hours of community service during high school in a high-quality community service experience.

High-quality community service experiences help prepare students for success in the workplace by allowing them to apply academic and technical skills in a real-life setting.

Community Service Seal

Transfer Guidance
20 Hours	Students starting in January or later during their senior year need 20 hours
40 Hours	Students starting fall of senior year need 40 hours
60 Hours	Students starting in January or later during their junior year need 60 hours
80 hours	Students enrolled all 4 years of high school

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Local Criteria

*Credit must be earned during high school

Earn at least two (2) credits of approved fine arts program electives in one (1) of the following disciplines:

Visual Arts
Drama/Theatre
Music
Media Arts

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Complete a pre-approved Fine/Performing Arts field experience within the school district or community.

Participation in fine & performing arts programs supports the development of critical skills such as creativity, sensory processing, communication, problem-solving, cultural awareness, and expression. It also helps students gain confidence that will assist them throughout life.

Fine & Performing Arts Seal

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Local Criteria

Participation in at least two (2) Board-approved extracurricular activities during high school.
Eligible activities includes participation in the following opportunities;

Athletic program
Recognized school club
Student government

Students must participate in the entire scheduled season.

Meaningful participation in Board-approved extracurricular activities helps to develop a well-rounded student who is more engaged in the school community.

Student Engagement Seal

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Graduation Plan

Provides opportunities for students and families to see graduation options and pathways
Individualized plans for students
Annual review of plans in SchooLinks

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Demonstrate Readiness

Earn Two Seals