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OHVA follows the graduation requirements set forth by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Use the following link to access a full list of graduation requirements, based on cohort year. https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements
Students in the classes of 2023 and beyond (those who entered grade 9 on or after July 1, 2019) are now required to meet a new set of graduation requirements. These new graduation requirements consist of three key components: Course Completion, Demonstrating Competency, and Demonstrating Readiness (Seals).
Demonstrate Competency:
Earn a 684 on Ohio’s Algebra I and English II tests. Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must re-take the test at least once. Four additional ways to show competency include:
· Demonstrate two career focused activities per ODEW guidelines
· Enlist in the military
· Complete college coursework per ODEW guidelines
· Obtain a remediation-free score in the math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT
More information regarding Competency Alternatives can be found here.
Demonstrating Readiness
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, and leadership and reasoning skills. One Seal must be Ohio Designed.
For further information, please click here.
*Please see attachments for guidance on local seals
For Class of 2026 and beyond, student must complete one semester of Financial Literacy.
Criteria for Academic Diploma with Honors
Criteria for Academic Diploma with Honors
Six Honors Diplomas are recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce: Academic, International Baccalaureate, Career Tech, STEM, Arts, and Social Science and Civic Engagement. Below are the criteria for the Academic Diploma with Honors. Information for each honors diploma can be found on ODEW’s website.
To meet honors diploma requirements, students challenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences. A student who completes the OHVA high school academic curriculum must meet all but one of the following criteria to be awarded the Diploma with Honors.
Honors Diploma Criteria have been updated for the Class of 2026 and beyond. One of the significant changes under the new criteria is that students may replace one requirement of either 4, 5 or 6 with a “Student Strength Demonstration.” See explanation below the chart.
*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score
**Students can use OMJ Readiness Seal in 2 additional seals requirement if it is not used in Experiential Learning.
^Currently available to OHVA CTE students only
The Student Strength Demonstration options can be applied to either the world language, GPA, or ACT/SAT criteria and are listed below. The same options exist for each of the six honors diplomas but, where relevant, should reflect coursework or experiences relevant to the theme of the Diploma. For example, a student earning the Academic Honors Diploma and using the College Credit Plus option to replace another requirement for the diploma should have College Credit Plus courses relevant to the Academic Honors diploma.
OPTIONS:
OPTIONS:
College Credit Plus: 12 total College Credit Plus credit hours
Advanced Placement: three courses with score of 3 or higher on AP tests
Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG): 12 total credits
Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship: Completion or Evidence of Acceptance if required to be older than 18
WorkKeys: Score of 6 or higher on all tests (*void for Career-Tech Honors Diploma)
Armed Services Vocational Battery: Score of 50 or above on the ASVAB
Work-Based Learning: 250 total hours of work-based learning
Criteria for Career Tech Diploma with Honors
Criteria for Career Tech Diploma with Honors
There are currently six Honors Diplomas recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. Below are the Criteria for the Career Tech Diploma with Honors. Information on the other avenues can be found on the ODEW website.
High-level coursework, college and career readiness tests, and real-world experiences challenge students. A student who completes the OHVA high school career tech curriculum must meet all but one of the following criteria, unless it is a minimum graduation requirement in order to earn the Diploma with Honors:
earn at least four units of Mathematics
earn at least four units of Science including two units of advanced
earn four units of Social Studies;
earn two units of one world language
maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale
ACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higher/Work Keys: 6 or higher on Reading for Information and 6 or higher on Applied Mathematics
complete a field experience and document that experience in a portfolio specific to the student's area of focus
develop a comprehensive portfolio of work-based on the student's field experience or a topic that is related to the student's area of focus
earn an industry-recognized credential or achieve proficiency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent
State TEsting Requirments
State TEsting Requirments
The State of Ohio Requires that all OHVA High School students complete the appropriate Ohio State Tests, as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Students in graduation years 2023 and beyond will take state-provided End-of Course Exams after course completion. For these students, end-of-course tests will be in English Language Arts II, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, American History, and American Government. Middle school students who take one of these courses for high school credit must take the corresponding state end-of-course exam.
Students in graduation years 2026 and beyond must complete a school selected College Readiness Exam, such as the ACT, during their 11th grade year. However, as indicated in Ohio Revised Code 3301.0712, if the parent or guardian of the student elects to opt-out, this test will not be required. Refer to opt-out policies and procedures shared by school administration prior to testing.
State Testing requirements for graduation years prior to 2023 can be discussed with the school counselor and referenced on the Ohio Department of Education website.
Failure to take State-Required Assessments will jeopardize the student’s continued enrollment in OHVA. Refer to the State Testing section above which describes the consequences of not testing under Ohio Revised Code 3314.26(A). An additional consequence of not testing is that it can prevent a student from receiving an Ohio diploma.
For more state testing information, see the testing page.
Graduation Planning
A graduation plan will be developed and maintained for each student in grades 9-12. The graduation plan shall address the student’s academic pathway to meet the curriculum requirements specified by OHVA and satisfy the graduation conditions, as appropriate, under Ohio law. The graduation plan shall be developed jointly by the student and a representative of OHVA and shall be updated each school year in which the student is enrolled, until the student qualifies for a high school diploma. The student’s parent, guardian, or custodian shall be invited to assist in developing and updating the graduation plan. A graduation plan developed pursuant to this policy shall supplement the OHVA’s policy on career advising. The individualized education program developed for a student pursuant to O.R.C. §3323.08 may be used in lieu of developing a graduation plan if the individualized education program contains academic goals substantively similar to a graduation plan.
Procedures for Development of Graduation Plan
All high school students and parents are invited to a grade level meeting during semester one, held by the School Counselors, to plan and develop a student graduation plan.
· During the grade level meeting, School Counselors review graduation requirements and pathways for the cohort year grade level. The meeting will be recorded and shared with families who are unable to attend.
· Following this meeting, all students receive an email from their School Counselor that includes a graduation plan developed for the student. Students will be encouraged to use this plan throughout their high school career. Students will also receive a blank graduation plan that they can use to develop a modified graduation plan to submit to their School Counselor for review and approval.
· In addition, School Counselors meet with all 12th graders individually during the first semester of their senior year, to review graduation plans and graduation requirements.
· All students, parents, and Learning Coaches will receive a graduation plan via email once a year.
Identifying Students At-Risk of Not Qualifying for a High School Diploma
Identifying Students At-Risk of Not Qualifying for a High School Diploma
High School Administrators, with the assistance of School Counselors, shall develop criteria for identifying students at risk of not qualifying for a high school diploma, which shall include a student’s lack of adequate progress in meeting the terms of a graduation plan as well as other factors, such as if a student has issues regarding excessive absences. Beginning after semester one of the 9th grade, students who are credit deficit will be identified as being at-risk for not qualifying for a high school diploma.
In addition, students who are not on track with credits at the beginning of each school year are also identified as being at-risk for not qualifying for a high school diploma.
A student’s lack of progress in meeting the terms of a graduation plan shall be a criterion for identifying at-risk students.
Notification Process
After a student is identified as being at-risk of not qualifying for a high school diploma, the following steps will be taken:
• Students will be contacted by email at the beginning of each semester by their assigned School Counselor.
• During the Fall semester, students identified as being at-risk are invited to an informational session to review the credit recovery program offered by Ohio Virtual Academy.
• During the Spring semester, this information is again made available to all students identified as being at-risk through a recording that is shared in a second email. During these informational sessions, School Counselors review graduation requirements, and discuss how OHVA’s credit recovery program can help students get back on track to meet graduation requirements and qualify for a high school diploma.
• At the end of each school year, a separate written notification will be emailed to an at-risk student’s parent, guardian or custodian. This written notification shall include all of the following: 1. A statement that the student is at risk of not qualifying for a high school diploma; 2. A description of OHVA’s curriculum requirements, or the student’s individualized education program, and, as appropriate, the student’s graduation pathway options; and 3. A description of any additional instructional or support services offered by OHVA and available to the at-risk student.
Ohio Virtual Academy assists at-risk students with additional instructional or support services to help meet graduation requirements, including the following:
• Mentoring/tutoring programs with Impact Academy
• End of Course competency scores and course credit
• Credit Recovery Program
• Mental health services including Crisis Support Team and Student Support Groups
• iSupport Tutors
• EL Support
• Learning Coach support sessions
Ohio Virtual Academy also assists students at-risk of dropping out of school with additional instructional or support services including the development of a Student Success Plan as further explained in the Career Advising Policy.
What is the Best Way for your child to satisfy the P.E. requirement?
What is the Best Way for your child to satisfy the P.E. requirement?
P.E. Waivers
P.E. Waivers
The P.E. Waiver is a way to complete physical education requirements. With a P.E. waiver, students receive no credit and no grade. Students are waived from taking P.E. classes. A student may waive Physical Education classes by completing two full seasons of interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, or marching band. Should a student become injured or not complete the season for ANY reason, they must find an alternate way to satisfy their P.E. requirement.
Participation in Interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading prior to the 2011-2012 school year does not apply. For more information regarding the state's policies regarding visit this website.
Transfer students must provide OHVA with documentation of a PE waiver used at their previous district if it is not identified on the transcript.
A student interested in a P.E. Waiver must:
Notify School Counselor of intent and
Complete a Physical Education Waiver Application (signed by Admin)
The following due dates apply for intent: Fall Sports - August 30th, Winter Sports-November 30th, Spring Sports-March 30th.
P.E. Waiver is suitable for students who have NOT completed any P.E. Credit
P.E. Waiver is ONLY to be used during high school for students participating in interscholastic athletics, marching band, show choir or cheerleading for at least two full seasons or an approved Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program for two years
P.E. Waiver exemption cannot be combined with P.E. credit earned through actual coursework or through credit flexibility.
With P.E. Waiver, students receive no credit and no grade. Students are exempted from taking two P.E. classes.
Physical Education Waiver Application.
P.E. Credit Flexibility
P.E. Credit Flexibility
P.E. Credit Flexibility is suitable for students who participate in physical activities that are not affiliated with OHVA.
Students who fail to complete hours from an approved application by the end of the semester will receive an “F”.
Please see the Flex Credit Policy for forms and requirements.
Early Graduation/ Early Graduation PRocedures
Early Graduation/ Early Graduation PRocedures
Students desiring early graduation from Ohio Virtual Academy shall meet the following requirements:
Students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Students must also meet the graduation requirements for Ohio Virtual Academy.
Students must meet all total graduation requirements by the end of the first semester of their senior year (for a one semester early exit) or by the end of the second semester of their junior year (for a one year early exit).
Students desiring early graduation are to observe the following procedures:
Apply 15 days before the start of the semester of planned exit by contacting the student’s school counselor.
Consult with a school counselor
to ensure all requirements can be met by the early graduation date
to discuss graduation procedures, class rank procedures, regular vs. honors diploma and other considerations
Submit the required approval form for early graduation (available from school counselor), with both student and parent signature
Students that enroll in the school after the stated early graduation deadline must provide proof of a request to graduate early from the previous district. Students, parents/guardians are responsible for obtaining proof from the previous district.
The approval form will be evaluated by the early graduation committee consisting of school administration, school counselor and a general education teacher to determine whether the request meets the criteria for early graduation. The request for early graduation will be presented by the Administration to the OHVA Head of School or designee for approval.
The student may take part in the graduation ceremony of their graduating class.
Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises
A student may participate in the high school graduation exercises only if they have successfully completed all course requirements as stipulated by the Ohio State Department of Education, and the Ohio Virtual Academy (as depicted in this handbook), including passing all State Required Testing, and/or meeting all graduation requirements for their graduation cohort year. Students completing graduation requirements after graduation exercises have been conducted may receive diplomas through the mail after requirements have been confirmed. Commencement and other programs and ceremonies are privileges that can be withdrawn as a part of disciplinary action for a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
NOn Graduation Notice
NOn Graduation Notice
Students who will not be able to complete graduation requirements by the last day of school of their graduating year, will be notified by their school counselor. The notification will be via email to the learning coach/student with an attached letter. This communication will be sent by the end of April each year. The notice will include the date, reason for not meeting graduation requirements, next steps for support/academic planning, and the statement that “failure to graduate on time from high school could impact a student’s ability to be accepted into colleges/universities in the State of Ohio”.
Transcript Requests
Transcript Requests
To request a high school transcript, access THIS FORM. Final Transcripts will be available for request through the link within one week after the graduation ceremony.
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