Starting in 2023, you'll also have to earn TWO Seals (with one from state)

Ohio high school students now can earn recognition by showing they are prepared to contribute to the workplace and their communities. The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal is a formal designation students can earn on their high school diplomas and transcripts indicating they have the personal strengths, strong work ethic and professional experience that businesses need.

To earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal, motivated high school students must demonstrate certain professional skills required for success in the workplace. Students work with at least three experienced and trusted mentors who validate the demonstration of these skills in school, work or the community.

The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal is available for the graduating classes of 2018 and beyond and will be printed directly on Ohio diplomas and transcripts.

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OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal Requirements

Student OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Validation

• A student can:

  1. Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;

  2. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams; or

  3. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program

  4. Earn a second semester letter grade of “B” or higher in any advanced high school science course.

Science Seal Requirement Form

Competency can be achieved by meeting the requirement to enlist in the military, as demonstrated by a contract with the military upon graduation

Military Enlistment Seal Requirement Form

A Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language. A school or district gives this award by following state-established guidelines.

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Seal of Biliteracy Requirement Form

• A student can:

  1. Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of-course exams;

  2. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams; or

  3. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program.

Citizenship Seal Requirement Form

Earning an industry-recognized credential and a WorkKeys score of 14 is one of three pathways to earn a high school diploma. When students earn industry-recognized credentials, schools and districts get credit on Ohio Report Cards for their success in preparing students for careers.

The process of earning an industry-recognized credential (and career-technical education in general) allows students to experience education through work, about work and for work. Students learn more deeply by practicing and applying their knowledge through work and employment experiences – learning through work. They learn about workplace expectations in terms of professional or “soft” skills needed for employment, as well as learning about career pathways and what the labor market for particular occupations looks like – learning about work. And, they learn the job-specific skills they will need to perform day-to-day tasks – learning for work.

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One of the pathways that students may use to meet the test requirement for graduation is a college and career readiness test. The two tests that meet this pathway are the ACT and SAT. Colleges and universities use the ACT and SAT to determine student readiness for the rigors of higher education. These institutions generally expect that students who earn "remediation-free" scores will be able to succeed in their college courses.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education works with Ohio universities to set the remediation-free scores for the ACT and SAT. Periodically, for a variety of reasons, these scores may be adjusted. State law requires the Ohio Department of Education to use the ACT and SAT remediation-free scores to meet the graduation requirements of the college and career readiness test pathway.

The Ohio Department of Education will communicate the remediation-free scores needed to meet the graduation requirement in spring of the students’ junior (grade 11) year before they take the state-sponsored test. For all high school juniors, the remediation-free scores set by Feb. 1 of their junior year will be used to meet their graduation requirement. Any changes after Feb. 1 each year will affect only future groups of students.

Students must earn “remediation-free” scores in each of the three subscore areas, two in English language arts and one in mathematics.

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College Ready Seal Requirement Form

A student can:

• 1. Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam; or

  2. Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or

  3. Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)

Technology Seal Requirement Form

High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an honors diploma. Students challenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences.Ohio students have the opportunity to choose to pursue one of six honors diplomas:

• 1. Academic Honors Diploma

  2. International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma

  3. Career Tech Honors Diploma

  4. STEM Honors Diploma

  5. Arts Honors Diploma*

  6. Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma

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Academic Honors Diploma Requirement Form

Art Honors Diploma Requirement Form

Career Tech Honors Diploma Requirement Form

Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma Requirement Form

STEM Honors Diploma Requirement Form

General Requirements:

Demonstrate skill in the fine or performing arts according to an evaluation aligned with guidelines adopted by the school district’s local board of education.

Local Requirements:

A student must complete one of the following:

Demonstrate skill in the fine or performing arts evaluated by obtaining a C or higher in two full credits of fine or performing arts classes.

Complete one full credit of a fine art (vocal, instrumental, performance and/or visual arts) and successfully participate in one additional fine art related co-curricular experience through Whitmer High School or community recognized organizations (musical, pep band, art club, drama club). Successful participation is defined as engagement in at least 75% of the group’s activities as reported by the instructor or advisor.

Ideas of fine and performing arts extracurricular opportunities include, but are not limited to the list below:

School or community theatre participation

School, district, or community music performance, lasting at least one season or semester (group, ensemble, and/or solo)

School, district, or community dance performance, lasting at least one season or semester (group, ensemble, and/or solo)

Theatrical design and production (i.e. set and costumes, lighting, and sound)

Fine arts senior capstone project

Fine and Performing Arts Seal Requirement Form

General Requirements:

Complete a community service project aligned with the guidelines adopted by the student’s local board of education or school governing authority.

Local Requirements:

The student must complete community service hours that meet the following requirements.

Approval The volunteer site(s) must be approved by administration. No credit for service will be recorded without prior approval by administration.

Hours The student must complete and record at least 45 hours of volunteer work over the course of their high school career. Hours must be completed at an approved organization, and all hours must be approved by school administration.

Impact The project must benefit a nonprofit community organization, a community member, or a school. No family members may be the recipients or supervisors of service.

Volunteerism The project cannot be for pay.

Seal Verification:

The following documents will verify the achievement of the seal. All forms must be submitted to the student’s counselor. Counselors will verify seal achievement.

Service Proposal This form is completed by the student in collaboration with an administrator, counselor, and site supervisor. It must be signed by the student, site supervisor, and administrator. Link

Hours Log This form is completed by the student in collaboration with an administrator, counselor and site supervisor. It must be signed by the student, site supervisor, and administrator. This includes a log of hours. Link

Community Service Seal Proposal

General Requirements:

Participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, or student government to a meaningful extent, as determined by guidelines adopted by the school district’s local board of education.

Local Requirements:

A student must complete the following:

Participate in three extracurricular activities during their high school career. Participation is defined as full and active status for the duration of the activity.

Seal Verification:

To earn the Washington Local Schools Student Engagement Seal, the students will verify the completion of their activities using the following documentation

Student Engagement Seal Verification Form