Waynesville High School

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2026-2027

Graduation Requirements

English 4

Math 4 (must include algebra II or equivalent)

Science 3 (must include Physical Science, Life Science and Advanced Science:

Social Studies 3 (must include World History, American History, American Government)

Health 0.5

PE 0.5

Fine Arts 1

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Electives* 5 (Elective Personal Finance Required = 0.5)

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TOTAL 21 UNITS OF CREDIT

*Other electives units can include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, career tech, mathematics, science or social studies courses not otherwise required.

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Graduation Requirements

(Three key components)

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1) Course Credit Completion – Credits mentioned in last slide

2) Competency Demonstration

EOC Test: ELA2 & Algebra I Score of 684 or higher needed for both courses

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3) Readiness Demonstration- TWO SEALS needed for graduation

(1 of which must be STATE defined)

State Seals:

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Science Seal Military Enlistment Seal

Citizenship Seal Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Technology Seal Industry Credential Seal

Honors Diploma Seal College-Ready Seal

Biliteracy Seal

Local Seals:

Community Service Seal

Fine and Performing Arts Seal

Student Engagement Seal

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ENGLISH

WHS does not recommend CCP ENGLISH until English 10 is completed.

Mathematics

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SCIENCE

WHS goal is for EVERY student to complete Chemistry

Double up on

Hon Chem & Hon Bio 2 if your goal is to take both AP Bio & AP Chem

SOCIAL STUDIES

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Band (Marching/Concert)

Choir

Band/Choir

Steel Band

Jazz Band

Chamber Music (New)

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FINE ART

(1.0 Credit Required)

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Intro to Art

Painting & Drawing

Clay & Sculpture

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Graphic Design I, II, III

Photography I, II, III

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Yearbook

Advanced Art A & B

AP Studio Art

* Check Prerequisites

Highlights:

New Mac Lab, Adobe Suite, 8 Wheels, Darkroom for Film

Physical & Health Education

PE credits earned after the 0.50 credit will not be counted

toward the 21 credits needed for graduation.

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Physical Education   Required

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9^th grade (0.25) , 10^th grade (0.25) = (0.50)

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HEALTH – Required

9^th Grade (0.50 Credit)

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Recreational Sports (10th Grade) - 0.25

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Fitness & Weight Training -0.50

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PEOPEL Program -0.50 (Grade 11 & 12)

Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners- PE alternative course designed for students wishing to provide a service for students with multiple disabilities.

Prerequisite - 0.50 PE

Foreign Language

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Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Honors Spanish 2

Honors Spanish 3

Honors Spanish 4

Honors Spanish 5

Honors Diploma

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3 credits of one

Foreign Language subject

Two years in the same Foreign Language is recommended for college bound students

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Introduction to Engineering Design

(Weighted)

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Aviation & Unmanned Aircraft Systems

(Weighted)

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Civil Engineering & Architecture

(Weighted)

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Principles of Biomedical Innovation

EARN

TECHNOLOGY

STATE SEAL

CAREER TECH /

ELECTIVES COURSES

NEW per ODE, if a course has a WebExam to earn Ctags for college credit, the course must be weighted (5.3=A+). For 26.27

3 out of the 4 course are weighted

CAREER TECH / ELECTIVES COURSES

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• Textiles & Design I & II
• Housing & Interior Design
• College & Career Readiness for Juniors
• Food & Nutrition

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• Global Foods

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ELECTIVES / CAREER TECH COURSES

• Personal Finance -Required 0.50 credit

WebExam / Ctag - (Weighted)* May be taken Junior or Senior year

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• Intro to Business & Marketing

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• Sports & Entertainment Marketing

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• Be your own Boss/ Entrepreneurship

*Earn Industry/Ohio Means Jobs Seal)

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• Experiential Learning - (Grade 12) (Earn Ohio Means Jobs Seal)

6th & 7th period setting Internship/Apprenticeship

-Approval by Administrator

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Warren County Career Center

Attend as a Junior & Senior

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Automotive Technology Cosmetology

Construction Trades/ Carpentry  Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cybersecurity Digital Media Arts  Early Childhood Education Electrical Trades Fire Science/ Emt

Engineering & Robotics HVAC/Heating & Air Graphic Arts Imaging & Design Information Technologies

Heavy Equipment & Site Construction  Welding Veterinary Science

WCCC Atrium Campus

Middletown, Ohio

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Dental Assisting

Healthcare Management

Pre-Nursing

Sports & Exercise Science

Surgical Technology

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All academics & Labs

fully housed all day

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WCCC Main Campus

Lebanon, Ohio

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ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

Note: 1 unit = 1.0 credit

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Students must meet all but one of the following criteria.

Students may replace one requirement of either 4, 5 or 6 with a “Student Strength Demonstration”

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1) Math Fourth math GREATER THAN Algebra 2/Alg 2 equivalency

2) Science One additional unit Advanced Science

3) Social Studies One additional unit Social Studies

*4) World Languages Three sequential units of one world language,

or no less than 2 sequential units of two world languages studied

*5) GPA 3.5 On a 4.0 scale (non-weighted)

*6) ACT/SAT ACT: Score of 27 or higher, SAT: Score of 1280 or higher

7) Seal Requirement Earn two additional seals, not including Honors Diploma Seal

8) Experiential Learning OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal, Work-Based Learning, or Field Experience,

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ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA - con’t

Replace one requirement: 4) World Language, (5) NGPA, or (6) ACT/SAT

with a “Student Strength Demonstration Replacement”

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College Credit Plus: 12 total College Credit hours

Advanced Placement: 3 courses with score of 3 or higher on AP tests

Work-Based Learning: 250 total hours of work-based learning

Armed Services Vocational Battery: Score of 50 or above on the ASVAB

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(Others- More for WCCC Students)

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Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG): 12 total credits

Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship: Completion or Evidence of Acceptance if required to be older than 18

WorkKeys: Score of 6 or higher on all tests (*void for Career-Tech Honors Diploma)

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• AP Courses are college-level courses
• Exams are taken at the end of the course in May.
• Scores 3 or higher on exam typically earn college credit
• Credits are applied at most universities in the U.S.

Advanced Placement Courses

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & Composition

AP Calculus AB

AP Precalculus

AP Statistics

AP United States History

AP United States Government

AP European History (on rotation)

AP Biology (2 period Block= 2.0 credit)

AP Chemistry (2 period Block= 2.0 credit)

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AP Studio Art

Encourage Club Involvement

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National Honor Society

Student Council

Connect Leaders

Leo Club

Drone Club

Art Club

Ecology Club

Snow (Ski) Club

The Shield/ SADD

Foreign Language Club

Quiz Team

Fellowship of Christian Students

Scheduling Timeline

Program of Studies on WHS website

February 17 – Tuesday Course Request Sheets go home

• Program of Studies on WHS website

March 3 - Course request sheets due or earlier

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March - Counselor creates preliminary master schedule

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April/ May - Individual student meeting as needed

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August - Pick-Up Schedules / High School Open House

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS - Meeting Next -- 6:15

Please make sure you have picked up the

TWO FORMS

Needed to participate for the 26-27

College Credit Plus Program:

Due April 1st

1. Letter of Intent to Participate in CCP

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1. Counseling Session for CCP Participation