Graduation
Requirements and more!
Mrs. Becker
McComb High School Counselor

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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

Graduation Requirements: Class Credits

★	4 credits of English
★	4 credits of Math
★	3 credits of Social Studies
★	3 credits of Science
★	Physical Education (.25 x 2)
★	Health (.5)
★	1 ﬁne art credit

= 16+ 4 hrs elective credit

Total of 20 credit hours to graduate

**Honors Diploma has additional requirements**

Honors Diploma Requirements

Student must first fulfill "Graduation Requirements" (including Health and PE credits.I etc.) before completing the checklist for an "Honors Diploma.

Earn 7 of the 8 Following:

1	4 En.o,._lish Credits
English 9	English 10	English 11	English 12	

4 Math Credits
Algebra 1	Geometry	Algebra 2	An advanced math	

4 Science Credits (including 2 advanced sciences)
I Phyoi"1 '"'" I s;ology	I	I

4 Social Studies Credits

5.	3 of One Forei!!n Lan2,1age Credits

Or 2 of 2 Forei!!n Larnruae:e Credits

6.	1 Fine

Arts Credit

7.	---3.5 GPA

8.	27 ACT Composite

Second.show compe•encv
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.	684
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

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.

tion
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
Graduation Seal Explanation

Graduation Honors:	CUM LAUDE

3.25 minimum grade point average

ACT score of 20+

4 units of English

•4 units of Math (including Alg I, Geometry, Alg II)

4 units of Science

3 units of the same foreign language

4 units of Social Studies

1 credit in the ﬁne arts • ½ Physical Education and ½ Health

2 additional credits from Math, Science, Social Studies, or elective offerings.

50 service hours (collected over the course of 4 years)

Graduation Honors:	MAGNA CUM LAUDE

3.50 minimum grade point average

ACT score of 22+

Completion of 1 College Credit Plus course

4 units of English (1 of which must be considered “Advanced”/CP or CCP)

4 units of Math (Alg I, Geometry, CP Algebra II or another advanced math equivalent)

4 units of Science (2 of which must be Chemistry, Physics or another advanced Science)

3 units of the same foreign language

4 units of Social Studies

1 credit in the ﬁne arts • ½ Physical Education and ½ Health

2 additional credits from Math, Science, Social Studies, or elective offerings.

100 service hours (collected over the course of 4 years)

Graduation Honors:	SUMMA CUM LAUDE

3.75 minimum grade point average

ACT score 24+

Completion of 2 College Credit Plus courses

4 units of English (2 of which must be considered “Advanced”/CP or CCP)

4 units of Math (Alg I, Geometry, CP Alg II or equivalent, and 1 advanced beyond Alg II)

4 units of Science (2 of which must be Chemistry, Physics or another advanced Science)

3 units of the same foreign language

4 units of Social Studies

1 credit in the ﬁne arts • ½ Physical Education and ½ Health

2 additional credits from Math, Science, Social Studies, or elective offerings.

120 service hours (collected over the course of 4 years)

Prorated hours for honors system

Summa Cum Laude: Class of 2023 (30hrs), Class of 2024 (60hrs), Class of 2025 (90hrs) Magna Cum Laude: Class of 2023 (25hrs), Class of 2024 (50hrs), Class of 2025 (40hrs) Cum Laude: Class of 2023 (15hrs), Class of 2024 (25hrs), Class of 2025 (35hrs)

Millstream Visits

9th graders: Trip to Millstream on Tuesday October 25th
Leave at 12:30pm, return by 2:20pm
Explore future options
10th graders: Millstream visits McComb on Thursday 10/27 11:15-12pm
Thurs. 11/17 trip to Millstream
Leave at 9:20am, return by 11:20am

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