Step 1: Cover the Basics
Step 1: Cover the Basics
Cover the Basics by earning 22.0 credits.
4 credits of English Language Arts
4 credits of Mathematics
(Taken in grades 9-12; Must include 1 credit of Algebra II or the equivalent of Algebra II.)
3 credits of Science
(Must include 1 credit of Physical Science, 1 credit of Life Science, and 1 credit "Advanced" Science - doesn't have to be an Honors or an AP class.)
3 credits of Social Studies
(Must include 1 credit of Social Studies 9/World History, 1 credit of U.S. History, and 1/2 credit of Government and 1/2 credit of Social Studies
elective).
0.5 credit of Health
0.5 credit of Physical Education
(Maximum ONE credit toward graduation is allowed in Physical Education. Earning TWO PE Waivers is also an option.)
1.0 credit of Fine Arts
0.5 credit of Financial Literacy - *Class of 2026 and beyond*
5.5 credits of Electives
(Elective units must include one or any combination of world language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer
sciences, technology, agricultural education or English language arts, mathematics, science or social studies courses not otherwise required.)
Academic Honors Diploma Information (Class of 2026 and beyond)
7 out of the 8 requirements must be achieved:
4.0 credits of Math (one credit must be higher than Algebra II)
1.0 additional credit of Science (4 credits)
1.0 additional credit of Social Studies (4 credits)
(**) 3.0 sequential credits of one World Language or no less than 2.0 sequential credits of two world languages (**)
(**) 3.5 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (**)
(**) 27 composite score (or higher) on the ACT; 1280 (or higher) on the SAT (**)
FOUR diploma seals (not counting the Honors Diploma seal)
Experiential Learning - Field experience, Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal, Portfolio or Work-Based Learning
(**) = Students can use the Student Strength Demonstration to replace ONE of either the ACT/SAT, GPA or World Language requirement. The Student Strength Demonstration options are listed on the website linked below.