Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 and beyond

Graduation Pathway:

The new pathway focuses on three components: credits, competency, and readiness.  The requirements for each component are listed below.

CREDITS: Students must earn 21 credits.  Please refer to the High School Credit and Class Placement page for a complete list of required credits.

COMPETENCY: Students must attain a competency score of 684 on both their Algebra and ELA II End of Course exam.  

READINESS: Students must earn two diploma seals from the following list:

• • Science Seal

  • Citizenship Seal

  • Technology Seal

  • Seal of Biliteracy

  • Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

  • College Ready Seal

  • Honors Diploma Seal

  • Military Enlistment Seal

  • Industry Recognized Credential Seal

  • Student Engagement Seal*

  • Fine and Performing Arts Seal*

  • Community Service Seal*

*These are local seals and the requirements are set by Northmont.  Students must earn at least ONE of the state developed seals for graduation.

More information about the seals can be found on the Diploma Seals page.

ALTERNATIVES TO COMPETENCY: If a student cannot earn the 684 competency score on Algebra and/or ELAII, the state has set alternative ways to demonstrate competency.  

Option 1: Students can demonstrate two career focused activities

• • • Foundational Activities (must do at least one of these)

      • Proficient scores on WebXams

      • Earn a 12 point Industry Recognized Credential

      • Complete a pre-apprenticeship OR have documented acceptance to an apprenticeship program

    • Supporting Activities (can be one of the activities)

      • Work Based Learning

      • Earn required score on WorkKeys exam (score pending)

      • Attain the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Option 2: Enlist in the military

Students must provide evidence that they have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation. 

Option 3: Complete College Coursework

Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.