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Before you know it,you'll be receiving your high school diploma.Ohio is giving you new ways to show the world what you can do withit.
As a student entering ninth grade onorafter July 1,2019,Ohio's new high school graduation requirements give you more flexibility to choose a graduation pathway that builds onyour strengths and passions - one that ensures you are ready for your next steps and excited about the future.

First.

Englishianguage ans	4 cred•1S
cover the  basics	He.11th	IIcredit	Other Requirements
MathematlCS	4 credits	You also mustreceive 1nstruc11on on

You must earn a minimum totalof 20 creditstin specified subjects and take your required tests .Then.decide how

economics and financial literacy and
Jlh.Aoeal education	credit	completeat least two semesters of fine
Scoence	3 Cfed•IS	ans Your d1st11ct may requ11e more lllan

you willround out your diploma requirements.	Social stud•es	3credots	20 credits to gradual8
Eleaows	5credots

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 (.5) (8th and 9th grade .25 credits each)
★	Health (.5)
★	Computer Technology (.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 or CCP Science)
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

Suggested Curriculum Pathways

College Prep Math:	Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, MTH 170 College Algebra, MTH 213 College Statistics

College Prep Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics; May also take BIO 201 (General Biology CCP) and BIO 211 (Anatomy/Physiology CCP), or Astronomy.

Workforce Math Track: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Financial Algebra/Elementary Statistics

Workforce Science Track: Physical Science, Biology, Ag Science courses, Environmental Science, or Astronomy.

 	Example Curriculum 

★	College Prep Path
★	Workforce/Apprenticeship  path
★	Millstream
★	CBI

Sample Schedule

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Freshmen Year

English 9 or CP Eng 9
US History I

ophomore Year

English 10 or CP Eng US History II

Junior Year

10

English 11 or CP Eng 11
Algebra II, CP Algebra II

Algebra I, or Geometry
Physical Science
Physical Education/Leadership
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)

Geometry or Algebra II Biology
CCP Computer/Heath (Elective)
(Elective) (Elective)

or MTH 170 College
Algebra
Chemistry, Bio II, Environmental, Astonomy, Ag. etc
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)

Senior Year

English 12 or CP English 12
Government/Econ.
Financial/Statistics or MTH 170 or MTH213
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)

Second.show competency
Earn a passing score on Ohio's high school Algebra Iand English II 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 takenyour tests,there are three additionalways to show competeocy!

Demonstrate Two
Career-Focused Activities': Foundational
Proficient scores on WebXams
A 12-point industry credential
A pre-apprenticeshipor acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program
Supporting
Work-based learning
Earnthe required score on WorkKeys Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

tion

Option
Com lete Colle e Coursework
Earn credit for one college-levelmath and/ or college-level English course through Ohio's free College Credit Plus program.

Enlist i the Milita
Show evidence that youhave signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S.armed services upon graduation.

Third. show readiness
Earn two of the following diploma seals. choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals
give you the chance to demonstrate academic. technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your 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)
D Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio)
D Technology Seal (Ohio) Community Service Seal (Local)
D Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
Student Engagement Seal (Local)

Local Involvement
Seals

Community Service Seal:
Complete a minimum of 60 community service hours during high school. Hours may be counted starting the summer before freshman year.

Fine and Performing Arts Seal:
Complete a minimum of 4 credits of fine arts during high school (band, choir, art, industrial/agricultural art) OR
Must participate in two fine arts activities outside of school. This may include plays, musicals, jazz band, community theatre, art club, or any other activity approved by the Fine Art department.

Student Engagement Seal:
Complete 8 extracurricular experiences during high school career such as: athletics, clubs or student government.
Extracurricular activities and/or clubs must be school-sponsored and/or community activities and clubs must be approved by administration.
The coach, club advisor, or activity supervisor may determine if the student has participated to a meaningful extent.

 	Graduation Documents 	

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 and Beyond
Explanation of Graduation Requirements including all
Graduation Seals

High School
Activities… HAVE FUN!
★	Get involved with school or community activities
Sports, Band/Choir, Play/Musical, Student Council, Leader in Me, Student Government, FFA, NHS and more!
Clubs such as Spanish club, Gaming club, Quiz bowl, etc.
★	Community service (MHS and others)

 Impor tant Ann oun cem ents! 

If you are taking a College Credit Plus (CCP) class next year your forms are due April 1st!

Class registration forms will be due back Friday March 26th, 2021!

So you want to go to college...

What do you want to study?
What kind of college are you looking for? 2 or 4 year school?
What kind of atmosphere do you want out of a college?
ULTIMATELY….WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

https://www.niche.com/about/college-quiz/

https://nces.ed.gov/college navigator/

Public, Private and Community Colleges

Public schools in Ohio:

https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/top-public-universities/s/ohio/

Private schools in Ohio:

https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/top-private-universities/s/ohio/

Main campuses, regional campuses and community colleges:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_System_of_Ohio

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