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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 23 course credits Take seven required state tests Earn diploma through one of three options Complete 23 course credits 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) Economics or Finance 0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits Other Electives 6 Credits Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests 1. English I 2. English II 3. Algebra I or Int. Math I 4. Geometry or Int. Math II 5. Biology or Physical Science 6. American History 7. American Government Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests 1. English I 2. English II 3. Algebra I or Int. Math I 4. Geometry or Int. Math II 5. Biology 6. American History 7. American Government All students must take all seven tests Each state test has two parts. Part One: Taken when you have finished twothirds of the course This is taken in February or March Part Two: Taken at the end of the course This is taken in April/May Each state test has two parts. Tests are Combined for a Single Score Part 1 Part 2 Three Graduation Options 18 points on state tests College readiness score on national test Industry certification and a workreadiness score on WorkKeys 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 4 Earn at least four points in English tests 4 Earn at least four points in math tests 6 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 Make an about appointment with graduation? your counselor education.ohio.gov/options