The class of 2018 and beyond must earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course exams in Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American History, American Government, English 9 and English 10 in addition to the following:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units ** MUST HAVE ALGEBRA II
Science 3 units * UNIT REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY
Social Studies 3 units * UNIT REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE AMERICAN HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Physical Ed. .5 unit * 2 SEMESTERS OF PE CLASS (1/4 PE CREDIT CAN BE WAIVED USING A PE WAIVER)
Health .5 unit
Business/Tech 1 unit
Other 5 units
TOTAL 21 units
The class of 2021 and beyond must earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course exams in Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American History, American Government, English 9 and English 10 in addition to the following:
English 4 units
Mathematics 4 units ** MUST HAVE ALGEBRA II
Science 3 units * UNIT REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY
Social Studies 3 units * UNIT REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE AMERICAN HISTORY, WORLD HISTORY AND GOV/ECONOMICS
Physical Ed. .5 unit * 2 SEMESTERS OF PE CLASS (1/4 PE CREDIT CAN BE WAIVED USING A PE WAIVER)
Health .5 unit
Business Tech 1 unit
Fine Arts 1 unit
Other 4 units
TOTAL 21 units
DIPLOMA WITH HONORS
The Diploma with Honors recognizes graduating seniors who have successfully completed academic requirements beyond the requirements for a graduation diploma. The Diploma with Honors requirements differ slightly, depending on whether a student is completing a college preparatory or career-technical curriculum.
According to the Ohio Department of Education, the student who completes the college preparatory curriculum in high school must meet any seven of the following eight criteria:
1) Four units of English
2) Four units of mathematics that shall include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and another higher level or complete a four-year sequence of courses that contains equivalent content
3) Four units of science that include physics and chemistry
4) Four units of social studies
5) Either three units of one foreign language or two units each of two foreign languages
6) One unit of fine arts
7) Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale
8) Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American College Testing (ACT) tests or an equivalent composite score of 1210 on the Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT).
The student who completes an intensive vocational or technical education curriculum in the high school must meet any seven of the following eight criteria:
1) Four units of English which may include one unit of applied communication
2) Four units of mathematics that shall include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and another higher level or complete a four-year sequence of courses that contains equivalent content
3) Four units of science that include physics and chemistry
4) Four units of social studies
5) Four units of Career-Technical minimum, Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit.
6) Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale.
7) Achieve proficiency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent.
8) Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American College Testing (ACT) tests or an equivalent composite score of 1210 on the Scholastic Assessment Tests.
Ohio State Test Graduation Requirement
As part of the new graduation requirements, ODE has established a system for students to accumulate graduation points based on 7 state tests for graduation: English I, English II, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, US History, and Government. In addition to the district and state requirements for students to earn 21 course credits, students also need to earn a minimum of 18 graduation points on 7 State tests. This chart shows each test along with minimum scores needed in each area.
Students and Parents can see current student scores in Powerschool by clicking on the Graduation Pathways tab on the left and then by clicking on Ohio State Tests in the center. Use this chart to fill in and assess student progress.
All test points scored 1 through 5
Algebra 1: 1 2 3 4 5
Geometry: 1 2 3 4 5
Minimum score needed in Math must be a 4 or higher
Math Total: _____/4
ELA I: 1 2 3 4 5
ELA II: 1 2 3 4 5
Minimum score needed in English must be a 4 or higher
English Total: _____/4
Biology: 1 2 3 4 5
Government: 1 2 3 4 5
American History: 1 2 3 4 5
Min. score needed in Science/S.S. must be a 6 or higher.
Science/S.S. Total:_____/6
Total Score: Students must have the minimum score in each area: English (4), Math (4), Science/Social Studies (6) PLUS 4 additional points in any area for a minimum Total Score of at least 18.
Students in the class of 2020 only will have additional graduation pathways that they can use if they have not met the minimum total point requirement by the beginning of their senior year. HHS counselors will assist in developing an individual plan with each student that requires an alternative graduation pathway.
All students may meet their Ohio State Test requirements by earning points as shown above. Additionally, the state allows students to meet this requirement by earning remediation free scores on the ACT: 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Math or SAT: 430 Writing, 450 Reading, 520 Math scores OR by receiving 12 Industry Credentials plus a minimum score of a 14 on the WorkKeys test. HHS students can best take advantage of this third option through attending a Career Center during high school.
Practice Test Website:
http://oh.portal.airast.org/users/students-and-families.stml Select Student Testing Practice Site