Graduation Requirements Frequently
Asked Questions
In June 2014, the Ohio General Assembly created new graduation requirements for students entering the
ninth grade for the first time in the 2014-2015 school year. The General Assembly also charged the State
Board of Education and Ohio Department of Education staff with creating the many rules and policy
decisions needed to guide local implementation. Since then, staff members and the board’s Graduation
Requirements Committee have worked urgently to craft and adopt these many rules and policies. The
following FAQs address the implementation details that the State Board has finalized details.
Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma take effect with the class of 2018. These are students who are
entering ninth grade for the first time in the 2014-2015 school year.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Ohio is not administering an algebra II end-of-course exam. So, is algebra II or its equivalent still a
required course for graduation? (#FAQ1930)
There are some students in grade 9 who took a biology course in grade 8. Are they required to take the
course in high school to receive graduation points? (#FAQ1936)
Which graduating class is required to take world history? (#FAQ1938)
Is the one-half unit for world history in addition to the two required units of social studies? (#FAQ1939)
END-OF-COURSE TESTS
Must a student take the end-of-course exam when he/she is enrolled in the course? (#FAQ1924)
A district tests and identifies a student as accelerated but the student does not take a high school
course that has a required end-of-course exam. Is the student still required to take the end-of-course
exam? (#FAQ1927)
Some students might take two courses in the same year. For example, an eighth-grader might take
math and algebra I or eighth-grade science and physical science. Must those students take both tests
associated with the grade/course? (#FAQ1929)
What test does a student take in middle school this year if the student is in algebra I? Is it the end-ofcourse test or the eighth grade math test? (#FAQ1876)
Do students get to choose whether they take the algebra I or integrated math end-of-course exam?
(#FAQ1931)
Which students must take the biology end-of-course exam? (#FAQ1932)
If a ninth-grade student does not score a three or higher on the physical science end-of-course exam,
must the student retake the physical science end-of-course exam or can the student take the biology
test after completing that course? (#FAQ1933)
Some eighth-graders may be taking a physical science course this school year. Should they still plan to
take the physical science end-of-course exam or must they wait to take the biology test when available?
(#FAQ1935)
Will there be an end-of-course exam in world history? (#FAQ1940)
Must students earning credit through a postsecondary program like College Credit Plus take the state
end-of-course exam? If not, how do they receive graduation points? (#FAQ1945)
Is the performance-based test part of the end-of-course test? (#FAQ1870)
If a student earned credit for algebra I in the eighth grade last year, does the student have to take the
end-of-course test now? (#FAQ1872)
When are students supposed to take the physical science end-of-course test? (#FAQ1873)
What substitute tests are approved for students this year? (#FAQ1875)
When do students have to take an American history or American government end-of-course test? How
does this work for block schedules? Which test do they take? (#FAQ1880)
Are there integrated math end-of-course tests that can be used instead of Algebra I and geometry
tests? (#FAQ1883)
OPTION – GRADUATION POINTS
Students receive three graduation points for high school courses prior to July 1, 2015, if an end-ofcourse exam is not available. Are there other options for these students to earn more than three
points? (#FAQ1925)
A student who completed and received credit for a high school course in middle school prior to July 1,
2014 earns three graduation points. If the student takes the associated end-of-course exam in the
effort to score higher and scores a 1 or 2 on the exam, will the student lose the three points already
earned? (#FAQ1926)
Can a student take both Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate substitute exams and the
state end-of-course exam and use the higher score for graduation points? (#FAQ1928)
In order to receive three graduation points when the end-of-course test is not available, do students
have to receive high school credit for the course? (#FAQ1944)
What is the minimum score students need to get on each end-of-course test to graduate? (#FAQ1871)
Can a student retake a test for a higher score? (#FAQ1874)
OPTION – COLLEGE READINESS
If a student wants to graduate using the college admissions test pathway, does the student need to
take the end-of-course tests? (#FAQ1877)
What is the college admissions test? When does it start and will any score count or just the score on the
test given by the state? (#FAQ1878)
OPTION – WORK READINESS AND CREDENTIALS
What industry-recognized credentials are on the approved list? (#FAQ1881)
Which test will be required for work readiness? (#FAQ1942)
OTHER QUESTIONS
Will the biology exam data be on the 2014-2015 report card? (#FAQ1934)
Will the practice test be available for the biology test before it is given in the 2015-2016 school year? Will
this test be available in both online and paper versions? What is the testing window for administering
the test? (#FAQ1937)
How do the new graduation requirements impact students with disabilities? (#FAQ1941)
What are the graduation requirements for students who transfer into the district after completing some
or all of the courses with tests? (#FAQ1882)
Course Requirements
Ohio is not administering an algebra II end-of-course exam. So, is algebra II or its equivalent still a
required course for graduation?
Yes, a credit in Algebra II or its equivalent is required to meet math curriculum units for high school
graduation. There is no end-of-course test for Algebra II or its equivalent. (Updated 1/5/15)
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There are some students in grade 9 who took a biology course in grade 8. Are they required to take
the course in high school to receive graduation points?
No, since the test will not be given until the 2015-2016 school year. In place of taking the test, any student
who took a biology course prior to the test being available will have the opportunity to receive three
points or points based on a course grade as determined by the superintendent and chancellor. (Updated
1/5/15)
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Which graduating class is required to take world history?
The freshmen who enter high school for the first time after July 1, 2017 (class of 2021), are the first class
required to have the one-half credit of world history and civilizations. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Is the one-half unit for world history in addition to the two required units of social studies?
No. Students entering ninth grade for the first time on or after July 1, 2017, must complete one-half unit in
American history, one-half unit of American government, and two units of social studies, which will
include at least one-half unit of world history and civilizations. (Updated 1/5/15)
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End-of-Course Tests
Must a student take the end-of-course exam when he/she is enrolled in the course?
Yes, it is the expectation for students to take the state end-of-course exam when they are taking the
course. Here is the schedule for when end-of-course exams will be available. (Updated 1/5/15)
Course
Fall Block 20142015 Dec - Jan
Spring Windows
Feb - May 2015
Fall Block 20152016 Dec - Jan
Spring Windows
Feb - May 2016
English Language
Arts I
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
English Language
Arts II
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Algebra I
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geometry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Math I
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Math II
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
American History
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Physical Science
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Biology
No
No
Yes
Yes
American
Government
End-of-course exams take effect with the class of 2018. These are students who are entering ninth grade
for the first time in the 2014-2015 school year.
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A district tests and identifies a student as accelerated but the student does not take a high school
course that has a required end-of-course exam. Is the student still required to take the end-ofcourse exam?
The student must take the end-of-course exam to earn an Ohio High School Diploma.
If the district allows a student, prior to July 1, 2015, to test out of a course as part of a credit flexibility plan,
the district must give the state end-of-course exam. Testing out is one component of receiving credit to
meet the testing requirement. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Some students might take two courses in the same year. For example, an eighth-grader might take
math and algebra I or eighth-grade science and physical science. Must those students take both
tests associated with the grade/course?
The student would take the high school end-of-course exam and may not take the eighth-grade level test.
If a student is taking two high school courses in the same content area, then the student must take endof-course exams in both courses. (Updated 1/5/15)
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What test does a student take in middle school this year if the student is in algebra I? Is it the endof-course test or the eighth grade math test?
The U.S. Department of Education has approved the Ohio Department of Education’s request for a waiver
from “double testing” students below ninth grade who are taking high school-level courses for credits. The
waiver, which only applies to the 2014-2015 school year, requires these students in elementary and
middle school to test above their grade levels – in the high school-level courses they took for credit – and
prohibits them from taking the assessments for the courses at their current grade levels. These students
must take the performance-based assessments and the end-of-year exams that match the high schoollevel courses. For example, an eighth-grader who is taking Algebra I for high school credit must take only
the Algebra I assessment. That student will not take the eighth-grade math test. Unlike the previous policy
on accelerated testing, students do NOT need to be on formal acceleration plans in order to take the
higher-grade state tests. The waiver, which only applies to 2014-2015 school year, allows all students to
take the tests that best match their courses of study, regardless of whether acceleration plans are in
place. For the current school year, districts and schools should test their elementary and middle school
students with higher-level math, English language arts or science end-of-course exams in cases where the
students are taking the course for high school credit. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Do students get to choose whether they take the algebra I or integrated math end-of-course
exam?
The content of the course determines the test. Those students who are taking a course sequence that
aligns with integrated math should take the integrated math end-of-course exam. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Which students must take the biology end-of-course exam?
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If a ninth-grade student does not score a three or higher on the physical science end-of-course
exam, must the student retake the physical science end-of-course exam or can the student take
the biology test after completing that course?
Ninth-graders who do not score a three or higher on the physical science end-of-course exam may either
retake the physical science end-of-course exam or take the biology end-of-course exam, after completing
the course work. Either exam will meet the science graduation requirements and the highest score will
count for graduation. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Some eighth-graders may be taking a physical science course this school year. Should they still
plan to take the physical science end-of-course exam or must they wait to take the biology test
when available?
Students currently in grade 8 must take a science test to meet No Child Left Behind requirements. This
test should best reflect the content they have learned. This means that grade 8 students taking a high
school physical science course should take the physical science end-of-course exam. However, these
students must still meet the biology end-of-course exam requirement for graduation upon completion of
the biology course. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Will there be an end-of-course exam in world history?
No, state law prohibits the Ohio Department of Education from developing a world history end-of-course
exam. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Must students earning credit through a postsecondary program like College Credit Plus take the
state end-of-course exam? If not, how do they receive graduation points?
Students earning credit in courses for mathematics and English language arts must take the state end-ofcourse exams. Students earning credit in tested science and social studies courses do not have to take the
state end-of-course exams. A student’s course grade will determine the graduation points for the student.
Ohio’s state superintendent of public instruction and chancellor of higher education will identify the
method for translating course grades to earned graduation points in early 2015. During the transition
school year of 2014-2015, students may decide to use either their course grades or three graduation
points. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Is the performance-based test part of the end-of-course test?
Each tested subject has an end-of-course state test with two parts. Part 1 is the performance-based
assessment, where students construct their responses that a trained education professional then scores.
Part 2 is the end-of-year test where students respond to items that are then computer scored. The score
for the end-of-course test is a combination of Parts 1 and 2. (Updated 9/3/14)
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If a student earned credit for algebra I in the eighth grade last year, does the student have to take
the end-of-course test now?
No. 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 test toward the total points needed for
graduation. Students who automatically receive three points may take the test once to earn a higher
score. A student who took a high school course in the middle school and did not receive high school credit is
still required to take the end-of-course test. The department recommends taking the end-of-course test
during one of the two 2014-2015 opportunities.
A student who took a math or English course during the summer and did not complete the course until
after July 1, 2014, is still required to take the end-of-course test. The department recommends taking
the end-of-course test during the 2014-2015 school year.
Middle school students this year who take one of these courses for high school credit must take the
corresponding state end-of-course test in this school year. (Updated 9/3/14)
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When are students supposed to take the physical science end-of-course test?
Like any of the end-of-course tests, the student should take the test soon after completing the
coursework. If a student is not enrolled in a course specifically called “physical science,” the student
should take the test after the district determines that the student received instruction on the material
covered by the test.
Additionally, the physical science end-of-course test can be replaced with a substitute test. The State
Board will be releasing the approved list of these substitute tests soon. Science Advanced Placement or
International Baccalaureate tests may be able to replace the physical science test for students who do
not take the course.
The State Board is finalizing a rule to allow ninth-grade students earning credit for a physical
science, American history or American government course in a fall block schedule to automatically
receive three graduation points. This rule will be finalized in December 2014. (Updated 1/5/15)
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What substitute tests are approved for students this year?
Students in a physical science, American history or American government course may take a substitute
test instead of the state’s end-of-course test. Substitute tests are not allowed for the math or English
tests. The State Board approved the following substitute tests:
Physical Science:
AP Physics 1: Algebra-based
AP Physics 2: Algebra-based
American History:
AP United States History
American Government:
AP United States Government and Politics
The State Board will continue to review potential substitute tests and release a final list of tests in the
coming months. The crosswalk of scores will only be available after the new state tests are completed and scores are
released. The crosswalk may not be finalized until early 2016. (Updated 9/3/14)
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When do students have to take an American history or American government end-of-course test?
How does this work for block schedules? Which test do they take?
The requirement depends on the student’s grade and schedule. Some students will use the interim
tests used during the 2013-2014 school year during fall, and others will use the new state end-of-course
tests that will be ready for the spring. The table below shows which tests must be given based on the
student’s grade and schedule (with graduation requirement in bold). The State Board finalized in December 2014 a rule to allow ninth-grade students earning credit for a
physical science, American history or American government course in a fall block schedule course to
automatically receive three graduation points. (Updated 1/14/15)
American History/American Government Tests (2014-15)
Grade Level
Grade 9
Fall Block Schedule Spring Block Schedule
Full Year Course
Interim Test State End-of-Course
State End-of-Course
(Students automatically
(Grad - Requirement)
(Grad - Requirement)
receive three points for
graduation)
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Interim Test
State End-of-Course Test State End-of-Course Test OGT – Social Studies
OGT – Social Studies
OGT – Social Studies
(Grad - Requirement)
(Grad - Requirement)
(Grad - Requirement)
Interim Test
State End-of-Course Test
State End-of-Course Test
OGT retake – Social
OGT retake – Social
OGT retake – Social
Studies (if needed)
Studies (if needed)
Studies (if needed)
Interim Test
OGT retake – Social
State End-of-Course Test
OGT retake – Social
State End-of-Course Test
OGT retake – Social
Studies (if needed)
Studies (if needed)
Studies (if needed)
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Are there integrated math end-of-course tests that can be used instead of Algebra I and geometry
tests?
Yes, there will be integrated math tests for schools that have integrated math coursework. These will be
available for schools at the same time as the Algebra I and geometry end-of-course tests. (Updated
9/3/14)
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Option – Graduation Points
Students receive three graduation points for high school courses prior to July 1, 2015, if an end-ofcourse exam is not available. Are there other options for these students to earn more than three
points?
In addition to automatically earning three points upon course completion prior to July 1, 2015, students
have two other options. First, the students may use the course grade (as it appears on their transcripts) to
earn graduation points. In early 2015, Ohio’s state superintendent of public instruction and chancellor of
higher education will identify how course grades will translate into a number of earned graduation points.
Second, students may still take the exam when it is available to achieve more than three graduation
points. (Updated 1/5/15)
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A student who completed and received credit for a high school course in middle school prior to July
1, 2014 earns three graduation points. If the student takes the associated end-of-course exam in
the effort to score higher and scores a 1 or 2 on the exam, will the student lose the three points
already earned?
No, the student keeps the three points. A higher score of 4 or 5 on the end-of-course exam counts for the
student’s graduation points. If the student takes the end-of-course exam, the score (higher or lower) may
be included on the school and district report card. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Can a student take both Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate substitute exams
and the state end-of-course exam and use the higher score for graduation points?
The Ohio Department of Education does not recommend the double testing of students. If students are
taking the AP or IB exam, we recommend that the district use that exam for graduation points. For
students who take an AP or IB course but do not choose to take the associated exam, they must take the
state end-of-course exam for that course. (Updated 1/5/15)
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In order to receive three graduation points when the end-of-course test is not available, do
students have to receive high school credit for the course?
Yes, the law is specific on this. Students who took a high school course prior to grade 9 MUST receive high
school credit for the course in order earn three graduation points without taking an end-of-course test for
that course.
There are two requirements for a high school course:
1.
An appropriately licensed educator teaches the course; and
2.
The requirements for the course are the same as for the high school course.
Additionally, the student’s high school transcript must begin after completion of the high school
course. (Updated 1/5/15)
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What is the minimum score students need to get on each end-of-course test to graduate?
Students are not required to score a minimum level on any one test. Instead, they must show they are
ready to graduate using a series of tests depending on their academic goals. Starting in the 2015-2016
school year, schools may use the end-of-course tests to replace course finals if schools choose to do so.
Students can earn graduation points based on their performance on end-of-course tests. A student
scoring in the highest level, advanced, will earn five points and a student scoring in the lowest level,
limited, will earn one point. Students scoring proficient will receive three points.
If a student wants to graduate using the end-of-course tests and the graduation points system,
students must earn 18 graduation points across all end-of-course tests. To ensure the student is well
rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across
science and social studies. (Updated 9/3/14)
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Can a student retake a test for a higher score?
Students who score below proficient on a test may retake it after they receive remediation supports on
the material. Students who score proficient or higher on an end-of-course test can retake tests only if,
after they’ve taken all the tests, they still have not met the minimum graduation points to graduate (18
points overall or content area minimums). In this case, a student can retake any test after receiving
remediation on the material. The same rules apply to substitute tests, which may be used interchangeably
with approved tests. There is no subsequent need to score higher than the 18-point minimum (example:
honors diploma, etc.). (Updated 9/3/14)
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Option – College Readiness
If a student wants to graduate using the college admissions test pathway, does the student need
to take the end-of-course tests?
All students must complete the course requirements and assessment requirements in the seven
approved courses. This means that all students will take the end-of-course tests for the seven courses and
the college admissions test. Students may choose which pathway to pursue after considering their
educational goals and their performance on the tests. If a student chooses to use a pathway that doesn’t
rely on end-of-course test scores (such as the college admissions test), the student must still take the endof-course tests. (Updated 9/3/14)
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What is the college admissions test? When does it start and will any score count or just the score
on the test given by the state?
The college admissions test will be selected by the State Board in spring 2015. A student may use his or
her highest verifiable score to meet the graduation requirement, regardless of when the score was
earned. The college admissions test will begin as a requirement when this year’s freshmen reach their
junior year (2016-2017). However, there may be a pilot run of the test one year before that. (Updated
1/12/15)
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Option – Work Readiness and Credentials
What industry-recognized credentials are on the approved list?
There is a two-step process to identify industry-recognized credentials that students can use for
graduation. First, the list includes industry-recognized credentials tied to Ohio in-demand occupations.
The resulting list from step one is now available here (http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/CTEPerformance-Data-and-Accountability). In step two, community stakeholders, including parents, schools and
businesses, may suggest additional credentials for this list. Here
(http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Career-Tech/CTE-Performance-Data-and-Accountability/Credential-
Application.pdf.aspx)
is the application that individuals can use to suggest a credential. Applications are
due March 1, 2015. The Ohio Department of Education will review and consider additional credentials for
the list. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Which test will be required for work readiness?
To select a test, the State Board of Education conducted a competitive bid process. In November 2014, the
State Board designated ACT WorkKeys as the work readiness assessment. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Other Questions
Will the biology exam data be on the 2014-2015 report card?
No. The reporting of data for the end-of-course biology exam will begin with the report card for the 20152016 school year. (Updated 1/5/15)
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Will the practice test be available for the biology test before it is given in the 2015-2016 school
year? Will this test be available in both online and paper versions? What is the testing window for
administering the test?
A practice test will be available in the spring/summer of 2015.
There will only be online versions of all state end-of-course exams beginning in the 2015-2016 school
year, including biology. Paper forms will be available as an accommodation.
The biology test will be operational starting with the fall block schedule in the 2015-2016 school
year. (Updated 1/5/15)
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How do the new graduation requirements impact students with disabilities?
All students, including students with disabilities, must participate in state assessments. The Individualized
Education Program (IEP) team may exempt a student with disabilities from consequences of not being
proficient on end-of-course tests. When the IEP team determines a student is exempt from being
proficient on an end-of-course test, the student may receive three points (equivalent to proficient) for
each exempted test required for graduation. There is no alternate test for end-of-course tests.
Some students may be eligible to participate in an alternate assessment per the Alternate Assessment for
Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities participation guidelines. For these students, a proficient
score in each of the content areas – English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies – may
replace the graduation requirement of a minimum composite score on the seven end-of-course
tests. (Updated 1/5/15)
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What are the graduation requirements for students who transfer into the district after completing
some or all of the courses with tests?
Students who transfer into a district with no previous scores and only a few courses with corresponding
tests will have their graduation point requirement minimum prorated. The table below shows how the
points change based on the number of tests remaining:
Graduation Points Requirement for Transfer Students
Tests Remaining
Points Required
Tests Remaining
Points Required
7
18
4
10
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Note: Students must earn a minimum of five points across the English II and either the Integrated II
or Geometry end-of-course tests.
Regardless of the tests remaining, transfer students must earn a minimum of five points across the
English II and either the Integrated II or geometry end-of-course tests in order to graduate. So, if a
student transfers in with only geometry and American government left to take, the student would be
required to take an English II test to reach the five points (unless the student scores a five on the
geometry).
If a student transfers in with only one test or no tests remaining, the student will take the college
admissions test right away. If the student does not earn a remediation-free score, then the student
must take the English II and Integrated II end-of-course tests and earn at least five points across the two
in order to graduate. The graduation point option takes effect with the class of 2018. These are students who are entering ninth
grade for the first time in the 2014-2015 school year. (Updated 9/3/14)
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Last Modified: 1/23/2015 2:29:17 PM
Dr. Richard A. Ross
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education of Ohio
Tom Gunlock, President