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THREE AVENUES TO ACHIEVE CREDIT
1. Demonstration of Mastery- testing out of a course
Course is designed by HHS departments with a specific Teacher of Record. Typically, the student will be required
to take the midterm and final of the course. There may be additional requirements as set by the teacher.
2. Pre-approved/Written Credit Flex Courses
Students will fill out the specific application and follow the predetermined guidelines for that specific course. The
pre-approved courses are below:
 Foundations of Physical Education*  Graphics
 Any of the Physical Education Electives  Digital Photo
 Integrated Applications
*Students in Foundations of Physical Education must complete the Ohio Department of Education Physical
Education Assessments. These assessments must be facilitated by a licensed PE teacher. The PE assessments
dates are the last two Wednesdays of September, the first two Wednesdays in April (8:00 – 10:00 am), and the
first two Thursdays (10:00 am-12:00 pm) during the summer school session. These dates/times can be found on
the High School calendar. All students should meet in E-100 at Hudson High School.
3. Enrichment through Experience or Performance
Student writes his/her plan of action from Ohio Content Standards for that course (see above “Area of Study” links
to view specific standards).

T E S T I N G

END-OF-COURSE EXAMS (AIR TESTS) Note: subject to change per Ohio Department of Education
To qualify for a high school diploma, students in the Class of 2021 & 2022 must meet requirements in one of the following
three pathways:
(1)Earn a total of 18 points from seven end-of-course exams in Algebra, Geometry, American History, American
Government, English I, English II and Biology (Including a minimum of 4 points in math, four points in English and
six points across Social Studies and Science.)
Students studying Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in biology,
American history or American government may take and substitute test scores for end-of-course state
exams to avoid double testing. Students also may substitute grades from College Credit Plus courses in
these subjects for end-of-course state exams.
(2)Industry credential and workforce readiness. Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-
approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce
readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment. The state of Ohio will pay one time for those who take the WorkKeys
assessment.
(3)College admission test. Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts and mathematics on
a nationally recognized college admission exam. The state of Ohio will pay one time for all 11th grade students in
the classes of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge. ACT Benchmarks for 2016 include: 18 in College
Composition (English Subscore, 22 Subscore in Reading and 22 Subscore in Mathematics (SAT equivalent: 430 or
higher in Writing, 450 in Reading and 520 or higher in Math.
*Benchmark subscores are subject to change

Additional opportunities to retake AIR tests will be available at the end of the first semester each year for students who
scored a one or two or who are new to the district (from private school or out-of-state). Students who don’t achieve a
“3” (proficient) and choose to retake the test will receive a range of interventions or support during the school year that
may range from additional time in content areas, test-taking skills, small group intervention sessions during study hall,
before or after school.

The new ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) mirrors NCLB (No Child Left Behind) by requiring special education students
to be tested at least once. The IEP team determines the form of assessment that best fits the student’s need. The IEP also
determines if the student retakes the test and if the students will need the test for graduation.
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