TWO ADDITIONAL GRADUATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 ONLY
The Department expects that most students will meet one of the three existing pathways (/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements-rev/Earning-an-Ohio-High-School-Diploma-for-theClass#pathways) and districts should continue to work with students, as appropriate, to meet these
requirements. However, the recent budget bill authorized two additional options only for students in the class of 2018 who entered grade 9 between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. These options provide an opportunity for those students who do not otherwise meet one of the three existing pathways to graduation to earn a diploma. Learn more here (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/News/Two-additional-graduation-optionsavailable-for-th)
As a student who entered grade 9 between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015, you have multiple pathways to earn a high school diploma so that you can move on to your next steps in education or a career. Handout (http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/News/Two-additional-graduation-options-available-for-th/GradReq2018.pdf.aspx)
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Español (/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/News/Two-additional-graduation-optionsavailable-for-th/GradReq2018_En_Espanol.pdf.aspx)
Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Class of 2018 (/Topics/Ohio-s-GraduationRequirements-rev/Earning-an-Ohio-High-School-Diploma-for-the-Class)
Complete Courses and Requirements (/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements-rev/Courses-andRequirements)
Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests (/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements/18-Points-on-State-Tests)
Additional options to earn a high school diploma for the class of 2018 only (/Topics/OhioGraduation-Requirements/News/Two-additional-graduation-options-available-for-th)
Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys) |
Senior Only Program (/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements/IndustryRecognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Students)
College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT (/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements/College-and-Career-Readiness-Test)
OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal (/Topics/New-Skills-for-Youth/SuccessBound/OhioMeansJobsReadiness-Seal)
Frequently Asked Questions: 2018 Additional Graduation Options (http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Earning-an-Ohio-HighSchool-Diploma-for-the-Class/HB49GradRequirementsFAQs.pdf.aspx)
Honors Diplomas (/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2014-2017/HonorsDiplomas)
High school seniors! Boost your earning power when you graduate from high school with an industry-recognized credential. A credential makes you marketable for in-demand jobs in Ohio. The Senior Only Credential Program is for students in their senior year who have completed most of their curriculum requirements. An industry-credential can be part of your path to graduation. Handout (http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys/Senior-OnlyCredential-Program-for-Students/Senior-Only-Credential_Students.pdf.aspx)
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(http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Industry-RecognizedCredentials-and-WorkKeys/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Students/Senior-OnlyCredential_Students_En_Espanol.pdf.aspx)
Senior Only Credential Program for Students (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-andWorkKeys/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Students)
Senior Only Credential Program for Districts and Schools (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/OhioGraduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-andWorkKeys/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Students/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Districts-and-S)
Industry-Recognized Credentials (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-andWorkKeys/Industry-Recognized-Credentials)
There is no one-size-fits-all way to graduate. Ohio gives you several pathways to qualify for a high school diploma for the classes of 2019 and Beyond. Choose the way that works best for you! Handout (https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements-rev/Earning-anOhio-High-School-Diploma-for-the-Cl-1/GradReq2019.pdf.aspx)
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Graduation-Requirements/Earning-an-Ohio-High-School-Diploma-for-the-Cl1/GradReq2019_En_Espanol.pdf.aspx)
Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Class of 2019 and Beyond (/Topics/Ohio-s-GraduationRequirements-rev/Earning-an-Ohio-High-School-Diploma-for-the-Cl-1)
Complete Courses and Requirements (/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements-rev/Courses-andRequirements)
Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests (/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements/18-Points-on-State-Tests)
Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys) |
Senior Only Program (/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements/IndustryRecognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys/Senior-Only-Credential-Program-for-Students)
College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT (/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements/College-and-Career-Readiness-Test)
Honors Diplomas (/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2014-2017/HonorsDiplomas)
Resources: High School Tested Courses (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/High-School-State-Tested-Courses-Resources)
Graduation Questions and Answers (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Latest-Updates-on-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-FAQs-for-2015_2016)
Students in the classes of 2014-2017 operated under their original graduation requirements. On Jan. 1, 2016, students may have chose to use Ohio’s new graduation pathways to earn a diploma. Overview (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-20142017)
Alternative Pathway for Diploma (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-GraduationRequirements/Graduation-Requirements-2014-2017/Alternative-Pathway-for-Diploma)
New Testing Options for Students Required to Take the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2014-2017/NewTesting-Options-for-Students-Required)
Paolo DeMaria
Ohio Department of Education
State Board of Education of Ohio
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Tess Elshoff, President
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