Step 3:  Demonstrate Readiness

Meet the requirements and criteria established for the readiness seal, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competencies.  Complete the required ODE OMJ form.

Earn a 12-point industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field.

READ more on the Ohio Department of Education's website

Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or the SAT. 

                 ACT:  English 18,  Reading 22, Mathematics 22

                 SAT:  EBRW 480, Mathematics 530

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1. Provide evidence (DD Form 4) that a student has enlisted in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

2. Participate in an approved JROTC program for at least 2 years.

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1. Earn a proficient score of 3 or higher on both the American History and American Government end-of-course-exams.

2. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient (2 or higher) on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams (AP US History and AP Government).

3. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program.

4. Earn a final course grade of a B or higher in American History and Government.

**NOTE:  Students may use a combination of options 1, 2, 3, or 4 to satisfy the American History and Government requirements.  For example, a student may earn the Citizenship Seal by earning a score of a 3 on the US History EOCE and earning a course grade of a B in Government.  

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1. Earn a proficient score of 3 or higher on the Biology end-of-course-exam.

2. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient (2 or higher) on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams.

3. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program.

4. Earn a final course grade of a B or higher in Advanced 3rd Year Science course (not Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry).

Earn one of the six Honors Diplomas:

1. Academic Honors Diploma - Requirements listed in Step 1:  Cover the Basics

2. International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma

3. Career-Tech Honors Diploma

4. STEM Honors Diploma

5. Arts Honors Diploma

6. Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma

For the Career-Tech, International Baccalaureate, STEM, Arts, or Civics and Social Sciences Honors Diploma, please work with the school counselor to create a plan to satisfy the requirements (specific credits, Field Experience and Portfolio).

Link to more information:  https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Contacts-and-Resources/Honors-Diplomas

Meet the requirements and criteria, including proficiency requirements on assessments in English and a World Language (AP score or assessment approved by ODE).

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam.

2. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program.

3. Complete 1.0 credit in courses offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department as listed in our Program of Studies. 

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1.  Complete 60 hours of community service during high school.  Students must complete a Log of Hours signed off by the organization. Students must turn in their completed log to their school counselor. 

2.  Complete the Community Blood Center's Red Cord Honor Program by May 1 (https://givingblood.org/giving-back/recognition.aspx).  

3.  Earn 0.5 credit in Service Learning - offered Senior Year.

4.   Earn credit in a "Life Skills" course.  

Students complete ONE of the following options:

1. Earn 3 credits in Fine Arts.

2. Earn 2 credits in Fine Arts & participation in at least one Fine Arts related experience.  Participation must be verified by the school. 

A Fine Arts experience is defined as the following:

• Participation in a performance, competition, or show (Choir and Band).

• Submitting a piece for the art show, attending, or working at one of the following art shows:

Make a Difference Day Show - at the Community Center in downtown Burg in October

Holiday Hop Pop Up Art Show - at MHS Media Center in December

Miamisburg Guild Show - at Miamisburg Art Gallery which is throughout the entire month of March

District art show - at MHS in April/May

AP Art & Research Showcase - at MHS in the Aux Gym in May

Complete meaningful participation in two student groups/clubs, extracurriculars or sports seasons.  For example: a student runs Cross Country and Track during their 9th grade year.  Another example: a student completes two seasons of Bowling.  

Note:  Advisors/Coaches approve “good standing” on rosters.  Students who are ineligible due to discipline or academic issues cannot count that season/year towards this seal.