EARNING AN OHIO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

1. A student must fulfill course requirements as determined by the state of Ohio and Stephen T. Badin High School:

Course	Number of Credits	Specific Required Courses at Badin
English	Four credits	English I-IV. Can be CP, ACP, Honors, AP
Social Studies	Three and one-half	World History, US History, Government
Math	Four credits	Algebra II. Required to take math each year
Science	Three credits	Biology, Chemistry
Visual or Performing Arts	One credit	Any courses within the Visual or Performing Arts curriculum
Health	One half credit	Health – usually taken within freshmen or sophomore year
Physical Education	One half credit	Full year of Physical Education
Other Electives	Two and one-half credits	Additional electives taken in
Religion	Four credits	One year of Religious Studies for each year of attendance at Badin High School

Physical Education Requirement Exception:
If a student participates in interscholastic athletics or cheerleading for two full seasons, that student can qualify for an exemption for Physical Education.

2. Students must also show competency:

Pathway	Ohio State Tests
Description	Earn a passing score on the Algebra I and English II tests on the Iowa. If they do not earn a passing score, they must show competency through one of the three options listed in the Show Competency Chart below.
Additional Information	Students will take IOWA (ITBS) tests during the spring of their freshmen year. Students who need additional points will re-take as needed.

Satisfy the new graduation requirements for the classes of 2023 and beyond by:

Show Competency

All students must earn a passing score on Algebra I and English II IOWA tests. Students who do not pass will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not pass the tests, they must pursue one of the options in competency AND readiness.

Show competency (complete one of the three listed in the columns below)
Demonstrate two career focused activities	Enlist in the military	Complete College Coursework – earn one credit of college-level math and/or English through College Credit Plus (CCP) Program

3. Students must also show readiness:

Show Readiness

Students must earn two of the following diploma seals, choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your passions, interests and planned next steps after high school.

Show readiness   (earn two diploma seals)   All seals are listed below
OhioMeansJobs Industry Recognized College Ready Military Enlistment Citizenship Science	Honors Diploma Biliteracy Technology Community Service Fine and Performing Arts Student Engagement

Resources for the Class of 2023 and Beyond

• Ohio’s High School Graduation Requirements – Classes of 2023 and Beyond
• Ohio’s Assessment and Graduation Requirements – Classes of 2021 and Beyond
  State-Defined/Locally Defined Diploma Seals are found beginning on page 5
• Overview of Graduation Requirements by Graduating Class

Testing Information

IOWA (ITBS – Iowa Test of Basic Skills)	During students freshmen year, they will take the full battery of IOWA tests that cover: Reading Written Expression Vocabulary Mathematics Computation Social Studies Science Students will receive a raw score that will then be converted to the state performance levels. Information concerning the Iowa Test Cut Scores can be found here – Alternative Assessment Information.
State Sponsored ACT	Students will take the state sponsored ACT during the spring semester of their Junior Year. This ACT is provided free of charge for all students. Additional information concerning this test will be communicated in January before the test administration in late February/early March.