High School Academic Diploma with Honors for Graduating Classes of 2018 and Beyond:
Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria:
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SUBJECT |
CRITERIA |
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English |
4 units |
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Mathematics |
4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content |
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Science |
4 units, including Physics and Chemistry |
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Social Studies |
4 units |
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Foreign Language |
3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought) i.e. 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages |
|
Fine Arts |
1 unit |
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Career-Technical |
Not counted toward requirements and may not be used to meet requirements |
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Electives |
Not counted toward requirements |
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Grade Point Average |
3.5 on a 4.0 scale |
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ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from the writing sections)* |
27 ACT
1210 SAT |
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Additional Assessment |
None |
*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score.
Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose completion of all high school diploma requirements in Ohio Revised Code including:
- ½ unit Physical Education**
- ½ unit Health
- ½ unit in American History
- ½ unit in Government
**SB 311 allows school districts to adopt a policy exempting students who participate in athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two full seasons from the physical education requirement.
Ohio Department of Education April 2010