Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

A total of twenty-four (24) units of credit above the eighth grade will be required for graduation. Twenty-one (21) units of credit above the eighth grade are required for students who complete a program through the Penta Career Center or Springfield Transitional Education Program (STEP). Within the total units of credit, the following core courses must be completed:

• English: 4.0 credits

• Mathematics: 4.0 credits (Including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

• Science: 3.0 credits (Includes Physical Science, Biology, advanced science)

• Social Studies: 3.0 credits (Includes World & US History 9 & 10, Government, and an additional 1/2 credit course)

• Financial Literacy: 0.5 credit

• Health: 0.5 credit

• *Physical Education: 0.5 credit (alternate options available)

• Fine Arts: 1.0 credit

• *Elective: 7.5 credits (May include foreign language)

*Please note the following regarding graduation requirements:

• Students may elect to complete 2.0 credits of JROTC as a substitute for the Physical Education requirement.

• Students may elect to waive the Physical Education requirement by completing two seasons of Marching Band/Flag Corp or two seasons of interscholastic athletics.

• A minimum of 2.0 credits of a foreign language is strongly recommended for college preparation.

• Students enrolled in a Penta Career Center program are exempted from the Fine Arts course requirements.

Please note the following testing requirements:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – Class of 2023 and Beyond: long term graduation requirements: 

1) Demonstrate Competency: Students must demonstrate competency on the state’s Algebra I and English II tests (Students must earn     score a 684 or higher to demonstrate competency).

• Students who have taken required tests more than once without passing and have received remedial supports are able to show      competency through one of the following options: 

  • Demonstrate career readiness and technical skill through foundational and supporting options; or

  • Enter into a contract to enlist in the military upon graduation; or

  • earn remediation free scores on the ACT or SAT; or

  • Earn credit for one math and/or one English course through College Credit Plus.

2) Preparation for College or Careers: Students must earn two diploma seals, one of which must be state defined, to demonstrate academic, technical and professional readiness for careers, college, the military or self-sustaining professions. (The State offers 12 different seals). The link below provides detailed information on the 12 diploma seals.

State of Ohio Diploma Seals

Diploma with Honors:

Click this link to learn more on the six honors diplomas and the New Honors Diploma for the class of 2026 and beyond: 

 Diploma with Honors