GRADUATION SEAL OPTIONS

Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Must complete all of the following: see counselor for form 

• Demonstrate & document 15 career ready skills

• Work with a mentor to confirm skills

Industry-Recognized Credential Seal

Must Complete one of the following:

• Earn a 12 point industry recognized credential through GCCC program

• Earn 12 credential through BHS program

College Ready Seal

Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT

Military Enlistment Seal

Must  complete one of the following: 

• Show evidence of enlistment in a branch of the armed services (provide the school a signed copy of the DD Form 4)

• Participate in the JROTC program for two years

• Enlistment not required

Citizenship Seal

Must complete one of the following: 

• Earn a 3 or higher on Ohio's test for American History AND Government

• Earn a proficient or higher score on AP US History AND AP Gov tests (prior to senior year)

• Earn a B or higher in both CCP American History AND Government class

• Earn a B or higher in CCP American History AND Government Courses

Science Seal

Must complete one of the following:

• Earn a 3 or higher on Ohio's test for Biology

• Earn a 2 or higher on one AP science exam (prior to senior year)

• Earn a B or higher in an Advanced Science course

• Earn a B or higher in a CCP Science course 

Honors Diploma Seal

Earn one of five honors diplomas - (see State Criteria )

Seal of Biliteracy

Must complete all of the following:

• Demonstrate English proficiency (state testing, ACT, or OELPA)

• Demonstrate world language proficiency (AP testing or other ACTFL testing) 

Technology Seal

Must complete one of the following:

• Earn a proficient or higher score on a related AP Exam (prior to senior year)

  • • • Computer Science A or AP Computer Science Principals

• Earn a B or higher in related CCP technology course

• Complete 1 credit of advanced technology courses through BHS

  • • • Ex: Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity

Community Service Seal

Must complete all of the following:

• 60 hours of community service at an approved organization

• Complete proposal, log of hours, and final reflection worksheet

• All hours and final reflection due by May 1st of senior year

Fine and Preforming Arts Seal

Must complete one of the following:

• Complete 3 credits of fine or performing arts throughout high school (band, choir, art, acting) with a grade of C or better

• Earn 1 credit of finer or performing arts in high school and complete 2 outside opportunities (ex. school or community theatre/plays, OMEA, Dayton Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, marching band, show choir, winterguard, etc)

  • • • Outside opportunities must be approved by your counselor and proof of participation must be documented on designated form

Student Engagement Seal

Must complete all of the following:

• Complete 3 units of any school sponsored sport, club, or student government activity (1 unit = 1 season or year depending on activity)

  • • • Eligible activities include:

        • • • PE waiver eligible activities

            • Student Council

            • Class Officers

            • BHS Club with Advisor or Coach

      • Advisor/coach must sign off upon completion of each unit

      • Student must attend 80% of activities to be considered