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 The courses in which students take an end-of-course exam will be: English I and II, Algebra I, Geometry,

integrated Math I and II, Biology, American History and American Government.

 Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance.

5 – Advanced 4 – Accelerated 3 – Proficient 2 – Basic 1 – Limited

 Students who take Physical Science, American History or American Government as part of Advanced Placement,

International Baccalaureate or college dual credit programs can use their scores from the programs’ end-of-

course exams in place of state end-of-course exam scores to accumulate graduation points.

 A student who earned high school credit in any of the above courses before July 1, 2014, automatically will

receive a score of three points per course exam toward the total points needed for graduation.

Graduation Points
 For each of the seven end-of-course state tests, a student earns one to five graduation points. Students have
the potential to earn a total of 35 points. To meet this graduation option, a student must earn a minimum
number of 18 points from all tests.
 This graduation option gives a student flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance
a low score on another test. A student must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four points on
math tests and six points on science and social studies tests.

More Flexibility for Students and Families
 Students who do not earn the required number of graduation points can still meet the requirements for a
diploma if they earn remediation-free scores on a national college admission test.
 Students also can qualify for graduation by earning an approved industry-recognized credential and achieving a
workforce-readiness score on a related job skills assessment. The selection of those assessments is in progress.

American History and Government
 In 2013, Ohio implemented interim end-of-course exams in American history and government to align with state
standards that incorporate the teaching of historic documents. Those tests were replaced in the spring of 2015
with new end-of-course exams.
 Because the Graduation Points requirement (18) includes US Government, HHS, like most high schools, has moved
this requirement to the junior year. This change helps avoid a scenario where an 8th semester senior fails the End-
of-Course exam (or doesn’t earn enough points) and as a result, does not graduate.

STATE OF OHIO HONORS DIPLOMAS

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DIPLOMA WITH HONORS:

Students must meet all but one of the following criteria, unless it is a minimum graduation requirement.
Students must meet general graduation requirements to qualify for honors diplomas.

ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

Math 4 units

Science 4 units, including 2 units of advanced science

Social Studies 4 units

World Languages 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languages studied

Fine Arts 1 unit

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