GRADUATION  REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn 21 credits to graduate

Students must show competency by earning a score of 684 on ELA II and Integrated Math 1/Algebra 1 End of Course Exams or complete one of the following:

A. Demonstrate two career-focused activities (one must be foundational):

FOUNDATIONAL 

• Proficient scored on WebXams

• A 12-point industry credential 

• A pre-apprenticeship or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program

SUPPORTING

• Work-based learning

• Required scores on WorkKeys

• Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

B. Enlist in the Military

C. Complete college coursework

• Earn credit for one college-level Math and/or college-level English course through Ohio's College Credit Plus Program

Show readiness

Earn two diploma seals from the list below; at least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:

• Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal (OHIO) - Meet requirements and criteria established for the readiness seal, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competence

• Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (OHIO) - Earn an approved industry-recognized credential that is aligned to a job considered in demand

• College-Ready Seal (OHIO) - Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT - 18 English, 22 Math, or SAT 1110

• Military Enlistment Seal (OHIO) - Provide evidence that the student has enlisted in one of the US Armed Forces

• Citizenship Seal (OHIO) - Earn a score of proficient or higher on the US History AND Government End of Course Exams

  • OR earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement Exam

  • OR earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" in an appropriate class in the College Credit Plus Program.

• Science Seal (OHIO) - Earn a score of proficient or higher on the Biology End of Course Exams

  • OR earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement Exam

  • OR earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" in an appropriate class in the College Credit Plus Program

• Earn an Academic Honors Diploma Seal (OHIO) Honors Diploma 

• Seal of Biliteracy (OHIO) - Meet requirements and criteria, including proficiency requirements on assessments in a world language and English.

• Technology Seal (OHIO) - Earn score equivalent to proficient on an Advanced Placement Exam, OR Earn a “B” or higher in an appropriate course taken through the college credit course program, OR Complete  courses offered through the district that meets guidelines developed by the state department.

• Community Service Seal (LOCAL) – Must complete 30 or more hours of community 

service during high school.  Service hours must be approved by the Principal, and pre-approval is recommended.  The following information needs to be completed in” forms” in powerschool:  Name and description of the organization, description of the activity, and timeline for completing the service hours.

• Fine and Performing Arts Seal (LOCAL) – Must earn at least 2 credits of approved fine/performing arts program electives in one of the following disciplines:  Visual Arts, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Music, or Media Arts during high school.

• Student Engagement Seal (LOCAL) – Must meet ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • Must complete at least one full season of a school-sponsored varsity, junior varsity, or freshman sport.  Coach or Advisor must verify completion.

  • Must participate in at least one full year of an NOHS club or organization.  Advisor must verify completion.