4 credits of English
4 credits of Math (minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
4 credits of Social Studies (minimum of Modern World History, Modern American History, and American Government)
4 credits of Science
3 credits of a World Language (minimum of 3 years of the same language or 2 years each of two languages)
1 credit of Fine Arts
1/2 credit of Health
1/2 credit of Physical Education
*Based on weighted GPA
Summa Cum Laude
4 .0 GPA
Gold robe, hat, tassel, sash, and cord
Magna Cum Laude
3.6-3.999 GPA
Gold sash, tassel, and cord
Cum Laude
3.2-3.599 GPA
Gold tassel and cord
The cumulative weighted GPA at the end of the first semester of the senior year will be the time frame used for consideration of Honor's Recognition, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Top Fifteen.
Class of 2025
State of Ohio Diploma with Academic Honors
Requirements (must meet 7 of 8)
___ 4 credits of English
___ 4 credits of Math (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content)
___ 4 credits of Social Studies
___ 4 credits of Science (including two “advanced” sciences)
___ 3 credits of World Language (or 2 credits each of 2 World Languages)
___ 1 credit of Fine Arts
___ Maintain an overall unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
___ Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or a 1280 total score on the SAT
Class of 2026 and Beyond
State of Ohio Diploma with Academic Honors
Requirements (must meet 7 of 8)
___ 4 Credits in Math (one higher than Algebra II)
___ 1 additional unit of Science (in addition to the 3 required Science courses)
___ 1 additional Social Studies (in addition to the 3 required Social Studies courses)
___ 3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages
___ 3.5 unweighted GPA through 1st semester of senior year
___ ACT composite of 27 or higher or SAT total of 1280 or higher
___ Two additional diploma seals (cannot count Honor’s Diploma as one of the seals)
___ Experiential Learning
___ Field Experience
___ Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
___ Portfolio or Work-Based Learning
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Student Strength – can be used to replace one of the 8 criteria listed above.
___ CCP – 12 credit hours earned (core areas)
___ AP – 3 courses/exams with a score of 3 or higher on the exams
___ CTAG – 12 total credits
___ Apprenticeship / Pre-Apprenticeship
• Must provide evidence of completion or acceptance to the program
___ Work Keys – Score of 6 or higher on all tests
___ ASVAB – Score of 50 or higher on the test
___ Work-Based Learning – 250 total hours