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CLASS OF 2023 and Beyond
Course Completion
Course Completion
Marion Local students must earn a total of 21 credits in the specified subject areas listed below.
English = 4 Credits
Math = 4 Credits (must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Social Studies = 3 Credits (must include American History, World History, and Government)
Science = 3 Credits (must include 1 physical science and Biology)
Health = 1/2 Credit
Physical Education = 1/2 Credit (this is two ¼ credit classes) *The two 1/4 credit P.E. classes will be waived if a student participates in 2 seasons of sports, cheerleading, or two years of band. These must be Marion Local sponsored activities.
Personal Finance = 1/2 Credit
Career Planning = 1/2 Credit
Fine Art = 1 Credit *The fine arts requirement will be waived if a student spends one year in the agriculture program or a Tri-Star program. (However, keep in mind that colleges do not recognize this as a fine arts credit)
Electives = 4 Credits
***Students must also pass the state’s Algebra I & English II tests and earn 2 diploma seals.***
Demonstrating Competency
Demonstrating Competency
Students must earn a "competency" score on the English II and Algebra I end-of-course tests. The competency score for both tests is a raw score of 684. On state assessments, a performance score of Proficient is equal to a 3. The minimum raw score to be proficient would be a 700. In order to meet the competency score, students must score slightly below the proficient level. Students not earning the competency score on their first attempt will be able to retake the assessments multiple times up to graduation. In the event a student is not able to earn the competency score on both tests, there are three alternative options they may explore.
Alternative Option #1: College Credit Plus
Earn college credit in a non-remedial math or English course (for the subject area not passed).
Alternative Option #2: College Readiness Score
Earn a remediation free score on either the ACT or SAT for the subject area not passed.
ACT = 22 Reading & 18 English or 22 Math
SAT = SAT 480 Reading/Writing or SAT 530 Math
Alternative Option #3: Military Readiness
Competency can be achieved by meeting the requirements to enlist in the military. Evidence of enlistment is done by providing the school a signed copy of the Department of Defense Form Enlistment/Reenlistment (DDForm4).
Alternative Option #4: Career Experience & Technical Skills
Complete two demonstrations to show competency, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
Foundational
Cumulative score of proficient or higher on three or more WebXams in a single career pathway
Earn an approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
Earn a state-issued license in a vocation that requires an examination
Complete a pre-apprenticeship program (registered with Ohio State Apprenticeship Council) or, for students ages 18 and older, show evidence of acceptance into an apprenticeship program after high school
Supporting
Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience with evidence of positive evaluations
Earn a workforce readiness score on WorkKeys
Earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal
Demonstrating Readiness
Demonstrating Readiness
In addition to fulfilling curriculum requirements and meeting the competency requirements, students must also show they are prepared for their next steps after high school. Students will demonstrate readiness by earning at least two diploma seals, one of which must be state defined seal*. An explanation of each of the twelve diploma seals is below.
STATE DEFINED SEALS
Want to know details about how to earn these seals? Click on the seal and it will take you to its guidelines.
LOCALLY DEFINED SEALS
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