Graduation Requirements (Class of 2023 & Beyond)
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MINIMUM CREDITS NEEDED TO ATTAIN PROGRESS TOWARDS GRADUATION
Entering Grade 9; no credits needed.
Entering Grade 10; 6 credits needed.
Entering Grade 11; 12 credits needed.
Entering Grade 12; 18 credits needed.
High School Graduation 21 credits required.
Note: Students who do not attain the recommended credits will be considered “credit deficient,” that is, those students that haven’t received the number of credits may not have enough credits to graduate with their class. To clarify, students who finish their freshman year with less than 6 credits will be classified as a “credit deficient sophomore” for the next school year or until the required credits are obtained (e.g. through credit recovery programs).
EARNING CLASS CREDIT
Class credit will be issued at the conclusion of each semester, if the student earns a passing grade in that course.
All Otsego High School graduates have Four required graduation components that must be met for graduation eligibility:
- Course Completion
- Complete Required State Testing
- Demonstration of Competency
- Demonstration of Readiness
CORE CURRICULUM & COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Any student graduating from Otsego High School will be required to complete the Core Curriculum. The credits are as follows:
English 4 credits (including 1 credit of ELA1 and ELA2)
Math 4 credits (including 1 credit of Algebra 2)
Science 3 credits (1 credit of Physical Science, 1 credit of Life Science, 1 credit of Advanced Science)
Social Studies 3 credits (including Global Studies, US Studies and Government)
Fine Arts 1 credits
Health ½ credits
Physical Education ½ credits (two semesters) or PE Exemption
Financial Literacy ½ credit
Electives 4 ½ credits (elective credits are in addition to the specific credits listed above)
Total 21 credits
COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS (PENTA STUDENTS ONLY)
Any student graduating from Otsego High School who is attending Penta Career Center will be required to complete the core curriculum, while earning their Career-Tech Education credits. The credit expectations are as follows:
English 4 credits (including 1 credit of ELA1 and ELA2)
Math 4 credits (including 1 credit of Algebra 2)
Science 3 credits (1 credit of Physical Science, 1 credit of Life Science, 1 credit of Advanced Science)
Social Studies 3 credits (including Global Studies, US Studies and Government)
Health ½ credits
Physical Education ½ credits (two semesters) or PE Exemption
Financial Literacy ½ credit
Electives 5 ½ credits (elective credits are in addition to the specific credits listed above, and also may include required CTE credits for Penta program expectations)
Total 21 credits
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCY
Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities, their ACT or SAT scores, or military enlistment.
COMPETENCY SCORES must be met for two Ohio State Tests: Algebra 1 & English Language Arts 2. The competency score set by the Ohio Department of Education is 684 for both tests. All students are required to take both tests once, and if they do not earn a score that is greater than or equal to 684 they will retake the test a second time after remedial support has been made available. After a second attempt is made, if the student does not meet the competency score then the district can explore alternative options for the student to demonstrate competency.
ALTERNATIVE DEMONSTRATIONS OF COMPETENCY are available to students who were not successful in earning a score of 684 or better on the Algebra 1 and ELA2 OST. Students are able to meet competency through one of these three options:
OPTION 1: Demonstrate Two Career-Focused Activities
Students can demonstrate competency by meeting two of the following, and one of the two must be foundational.
Foundational
- Proficient on WebXams
- 12 point industry credential
- Pre-apprenticeship or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program
Supporting
- Work-based Learning
- WorkKeys scores met
- Earn an Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
OPTION 2: Enlist in the Military
Students can demonstrate competency by enlisting in a branch of the United States military. A copy of the student’s enlistment documentation must be provided to the School Counselor.
OPTION 3: Complete College Course
Students can demonstrate competency by earning credit for one college-level math and/or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
DEMONSTRATING READINESS
Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning a minimum of two diploma seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, and leadership and reasoning skills. Students are able to earn multiple seals, they are required to meet a minimum of two seals and one seal must be a State seal. Local seals are determined by district, Otsego schools defined graduation seals and descriptions are below.
- OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
- Industry-Recognized Credential Seal
- College-Ready Seal
- Military Enlistment Seal
- Citizenship Seal
- Science Seal
- Honors Diploma Seal
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Technology Seal
- Community Service Seal (Local)
- Fine & Performing Arts Seal (Local)
- Student Engagement Seal (Local)
Readiness Seal Definitions
Community Service Tracking Sheet
Student Engagement Tracking Sheet
Work Based Learning
Industry Credential
Ohio Graduation Requirements