Students will earn the Military Enlistment Seal by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Providing evidence of enlistment in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces; or

2. Participate in an approved JROTC program

Students will earn the Technology Seal by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam;

2. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or

3. Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department.

Students will earn the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal by meeting the following requirements:

• Earn a 12-point approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field.

Students will earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal by meeting the following requirements:

• Meet the requirements and criteria established for the readiness seal, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competencies.

Students will earn the State Seal of Biliteracy by meeting the following requirements:

• Meet the requirements and criteria, including proficiency requirements on assessments in a world language and English.

Students will earn the College-Ready Seal by meeting the following requirements:

• Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT.

  1. ACT Score Requirement:  English 18+, Reading 22+, and Mathematics 22+.

  2. SAT Score Requirement:  Reading and Writing 480+ and Mathematics 530+. 

Students will earn the Science Seal by meeting one of the following requirements:

1.  Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;

2.  Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams; or

3.  Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program.

4.  Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an advanced science course.​

A.  Advanced science courses contain rigorous content appropriate for grades 11 and 12. An advanced science course builds on the concepts and skills developed in the physical science and biology courses detailed in Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science.

B.  Appropriate advanced science courses include:

1. 1. 1. 1. Chemistry, physics or other physical sciences;

         2. Advanced biology or other life sciences;

         3. Astronomy;

         4. Physical geology or other Earth or space science; and

         5. Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Earth, life or physical science courses.

Students will earn the Citizenship Seal by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an American History course or an American Government ​course offered by the student’s high school.

2. Students can mix and match options from the American History and American Government categories to earn this seal. For example: A student who earns a score of proficient on the Ohio State Test in American Government and a “B” in an American History course will qualify for the Citizenship Seal. 

Students will earn the Honors Diploma Seal by earning one of the six Honors Diplomas listed below:

1. Academic Honors Diploma;

2. International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma;

3. Career-Tech Honors Diploma;

4. STEM Honors Diploma;

5. Arts Honors Diploma;

6. Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma.

Students will earn the Community Service Seal by meeting the following requirements:

Seniors are currently required to have 10 community service hours 

• 10 hours during freshman, sophomore, and/or junior years

  • • Seal does not include the 10 hours required for graduation  

• Students complete Sign Up Genius / Google form - (name, date, times and activity) 

  • Hours verified via completed form 

• Outside of school hours 7:30-2:15

• Two hour minimum increments 

• Can not be completed with a family member

Pre-approved Volunteer Activities could include: 

(Students receiving the Community Service Seal 

Must volunteer at one of the events listed below)

• Mumfest

• Rib Burn-off

• Cancer Walk (Relay for Life)

• Reading Night / Reading under the Lights

• Barberton Library

• Summer School

• Camp Invention

• Camp Manatoc

• Cherry Blossom

• Esther Ryan

• Safety Town

• Carnivals (Elementary)

• Breakfast with Santa

• PTA Bazaar Volunteers

• Tri-Arts Festival

• Earth Day / Parks Dept

• Musical (BMS and BHS)

• Soup Kitchen

• Greynolds Classic

• Kiwanis Labor Day Breakfast

• Labor Day Parade

• Leaf Raking (Seniors

Students will earn the Fine and Performing Arts Seal by meeting the following requirements:

To be completed in the following areas: 

• concert band, choir, art, theater,

• 2.5 grade point average in the arts courses, plus attend all performances/shows required by class 

• Four years total, (2 years minimum in one concentration)

• Automatic qualification: Selected Gifted and Talented in any area of Arts

• Must participate in at least one of these activities during high school

  • Solo & Ensemble

  • Magical Theater

  • Weathervane

  • Community Bands/Choirs

  • Other Company Productions that require an audition for acceptance (Verified by program)

  • Summit Choral Society

  • Akron Symphony / Cleveland Orchestra Youth Groups

  • Honor Bands/Choirs that require an auditions 

  • Art events

  • Art shows 

  • Arts related community activities 

  • Musical production (Cast and Crew)

    • Note:  set design done by Art Club 

    • Does NOT include paid student workers

Selected Gifted and Talented in any area of Arts

Students will earn the Student Engagement Seal by meeting the following requirements:

• Barberton High School athletic team, including Marching Band, cheerleaders

  1. Four years total, (2 years minimum in one sport) 

  2. Adhere to team guidelines and attend the end of season banquet 

OR

• Barberton High School clubs - participate in four clubs during high school 

  • BHS Principal approved clubs 

  • Four years total, (2 years minimum in one club) 

  • 80% participation 

  • Advisors will maintain attendance