All students are required to earn 21 high school-level credits for graduation.
4 English
4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Adv Math)
3 Science (Phys Sci, Biology, Advanced Sci)
3 Social Studies (World, Am. History, Gov.)
Health
0.5 PE Credit or 2 Seasons of PE Waivers
2 Semesters Art grades 7 - 12 (Or Career Tech Pathway)
0.5 Credit Personal Finance (New Requirement Class of 2026 and Beyond)
Handout from ODE on Grad Requirements for 2023 and Beyond
Earn Competency Scores (684) in both ELA II and Algebra
Or Demonstrate TWO of the following Career-Focused Activities (one of the two must be a foundational activity)
Foundational:
Proficient on WebXams
Earn a 12 pt Industry Credential
Accepted into registered pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship
Supporting:
Complete a work-based learning experience
Earn the required WorkKeys scores
Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
Or enlist in the military
Or earn CCP college credit in English or Math
Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two diploma seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, as well as develop key social and emotional competencies and leadership and reasoning skills. Diploma Seals Handout
Students will need to earn 2 diploma seals. One MUST be a state seal:
State Seals (at least 1): Local Seals*:OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Community Service SealIndustry-Recognized Credential Seal Fine and Performing Arts SealCollege-Ready Seal Student Engagement SealMilitary Enlistment SealCitizenship SealScience SealHonors Diploma SealSeal of BiliteracyTechnology Seal*SV Local Diploma Seals Validation Form - Complete the corresponding local seal (Community Service, Fine & Performing Arts, or Student Engagement). Please print and sign your name where it says Validation Signatures on the back and return to the Counseling & Guidance Department. Download then open the form. You can type directly into it.