READY OR NOT…
here we go!

Before you know it,you'll be receiving your high schooldiploma.Ohio is giving you new ways to show the world what you can d1o with it.
As a student entering ninth grade between July 1,2017 and June 30,2019, Ohio's new high school graduation requirements give you more flex ibility to choose a graduation pathway that builds on your strengths and passions -one that ensures you are ready for your next steps and excited about the future.

Cover the

basics

Enghsh looguage arts	4 credits
li(lalth	aed1t	Other Requirements
Matl1ematlCS	4aed1ts	You also must receive instrucnon 1n

You must earn a minimum total of 20 credits in specified
subjects and take your required tests. Then.decide how

Pl!ysicaleduc;atlOl1	aad•t	economics and financial literacy and
complete atleast two semesters of fine

you will round out your diploma requirements.

Science	Jcrad11S

arts Your d1stnct may requtre more than

Socl3l sllll)es	3credits	20 cred•ts tograduate
Electrias	50'aOlS

What class credits do you need to graduate?

★	4 credits of English
★	4 credits of Math
★	3 credits of Social Studies
★	3 credits of Science
★	Physical Education (.25) / Computer Technology (.5)
★	Physical Education (.25) /Health (.5)
★	1 ﬁne art credit

= 16.5 hours + 4.5 hrs elective credit Total of 21 credit hours to graduate

Honors Diploma
Earn 7 of the 8:

4 English credits
4 Math credits (Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2 and an Advanced Math)
4 Science Credits (Physical Sci, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
4 Social Studies credits (One additional beyond requirement)
3 credits of 1 foreign language or 2 credits of 2 languages
1 ﬁne art credit
3.5 GPA
27 ACT Score

Senior Year

English 12 or CP English 12 (or CCP)
Government/Economics
Financial/Statistics or MTH 170
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)

Sample Schedule 

 

Reminders:
If you plan to take CBI next year please remember:

You MUST work a minimum of 15 hrs per week

Students must maintain regular attendance and passing grades in academic classes or lose their afternoon work privileges.

Millstream:

You must allow for 4 periods in your schedule for Millstream (unless 2 pd program AND driving yourself)
If you’re in a 3 period program, do not write band on your schedule.	You will not earn transcript credit for it.

You have the option to show you are ready by meeting the original three graduation pathways below that were available when you entered high school.
Show you are ready
Use at least one pathway to show that you are ready for college or a job.

Ohio's State Tests
Earn at least 18po.nts oo seven end-of-course sta18
tests End-of-course tests are

Industry credentialand workforce readiness

eem the requwed score onWoltl(eys. a wort-readr
tale the Wor'o:Keys test

ness

Eana mrmmum ol 12points byrecetvmg a State Bo&wd of Educatroo-appioved, rrtdustry-fecognillldcred¥1traf or groupof credentials rna srnglecareer field and
ten. The state of Ohio will payone nme fOf you to

Algebni I °'Integrated M11hI Geometry or Integrated Mith II

English I English II

College and career readiness tests

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Americ•n Government Amer c•n History

Biology

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OR
(see reverse side)

You can meet new requirements by demonstrating competency and readiness for a job,college,military or a self-sustaining profession.

Show competency
Earn a passing score on Ohio's high school Algebra Iand English 11 tests.Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once.
Is testing not your strength? After you have taken your tests.there are three additionaloptions to show competency!

1 0

Demonstrate Two
Career-focused Activities :
foundational
Proficient scores on WebXams A 12-point industry credential
A pre-apprenticeship or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program Supporting
Work-based learning
Earn the required score on WorkKeys Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
·At leastoneof rhe two n.JSt be a foundational s.bJ

Show readiness

En l is t  n the M i l  ta
Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the
armed services upon graduation.

.AND

Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college- evel English course through Ohio's free College Credit Plus program.

Earn rwo of the following diploma seals. choosing those thatline up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate
academic. technicaland professionalskills and knowledge that align toyour passions.interests and planned next steps after high school.
At least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:

OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio) College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio) Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
Science Seal (Ohio)

Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio) Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio) Technology Seal (Ohio)
0 Community Service Seal (Loca l)
Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local) Student Engagement Seal ( ocal)

 	Gra din g Remin der : 

ALL classes are graded at the semester (except CCP classes offered here at McComb- BIO 101, BIO 121, MTH 170)

This means even for year long courses (Math, English, Science, Ag courses, etc) you are signing up for the year still, but grades are calculated at the semester.

Important Announcements!

If you are taking a College Credit Plus (CCP) class next year (Owens, Millstream, McComb etc) your forms are due April 1st!
Accuplacer will be given here at McComb on May 4th and Owens registration will be on May 14th, 2021.
Class registration forms will be due back Friday March 26th!

Upcoming 2021 ACT Information

Test Date	Regi strati on	Cost		Locations

April 17th June 121h

March12
May 7th

$55
$55

LBHS,Owens,FHS
LBHS,Owens

''"All Juniorswill take a FREE ACT at McComb on February 23rd,2021'*'

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