Graduation central

In order for students to graduate, they must meet the following criteria:

1. Credits: Caldwell High School requires the above 22 credits for graduation

Subject areas marked with an asterisk indicate areas that have waiver opportunities

2. Competency: Students can meet competency through…

1. State testing: earn a 684 on BOTH the Algebra 1 and English 2 exams

2. Career Readiness (must meet two, one of which must be foundational):

   1. Foundational Options:

      1. Cumulative proficient score on 3 or more WebXams

      2. Earn a 12 pt industry recognized credential

      3. Complete a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or show evidence of acceptance in an apprenticeship program

      4. Earn a state issued license for practice in a vocation

   2. Supporting Options:

      1. 250 WorkBased Learning hours

      2. Earn a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys (14+)

      3. Earn the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

3. College Credit Plus: must earn credit in a non-remedial math or English course for the state tested subject not passed

4. Military Enlistment

5. ACT/SAT: earn a remediation free score in math and/or English subjects on the ACT/SAT (22 for math, 18 for English, 22 for Reading on the ACT, 480 for reading and writing, 530 for math on the SAT)

     *** To utilize options 2-5, students must attempt the end of course exams in Algebra I and English 2 at least twice

3. Graduation Seals: Students must earn two graduation seals (one of which must be Ohio defined) from the following list:

Ohio Seals

• Ohio Means Jobs: Complete paperwork

• Industry Recognized Credential: Earn 12 credential points

• College Ready Seal: earn a non remedial score on the SAT or ACT in English and math (see scores above)

• Military Enlistment: Provide evidence of military enlistment

• Citizenship: Earn a 3 or higher on the American History AND American Government end of course exams, earn a B in both American History and American Government, earn AP scores of 2 or higher on the AP US History and AP US Government exams, earn a B or higher in a CCP course in either American History or American Government

• Science: Earn a 3 or higher on the biology end of course exam, earn an AP score of 2 or higher on the AP Biology exam, earn a B or higher in a biology CCP course or an advanced science course

• Honors Diploma: Earn an honors diploma

• Seal of Biliteracy: demonstrate proficiency in English and one other language based on standards by the Ohio DEW

• Technology seal: earn an AP or IB diploma in technology, earn a B or higher in a CCP technology course, or complete a high school technology course and other requirements set by the Ohio DEW

Local Seals

• Community Service: complete 120 hours of community service from 9th-12th grades

• Student Engagement: participate in at minimum 4 clubs for one year each (can be concurrent membership), complete 4 years of participation in an extracurricular activity or completion of an internship, pre-apprenticeship, or 120 hours of work at a local business (proof of participation may be requested for off campus programs)

• Fine Arts: Complete 4 credits in band, choir, the CHS art program, or 4 performances in an off campus performing arts (including dance) program (proof of participation may be requested for off campus programs)