More Choices for Students:
Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma
Charity Dodd and Kimberly Ratcliff
Why is Battelle for Kids
Supporting this Work?
Norms for the Day
• Write your questions down.
–Our discussion will answer many of
your questions.
• We want to document all questions.
• If your question is not answered today,
we will respond after today’s session.
Learning Objectives
• Learn about recent legislative changes.
• Walk through options for students.
• Review recently produced materials for school
counselor and principal use, including:
–Video and PowerPoint slide template (for
sharing with students, parents and families)
–FAQ (for counselors)
• Discuss ideas for using materials back at your
district or school.
Materials
Ready to Access Materials
Being Shared Today?
Reference today’s materials via our
Live Binder via the QR code on your
agenda or from this link:
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?
present=true&id=1609224
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Legislative Updates: HB 367
1. Science test requirement
2. Integrated math options
3. New tests transition
Science Test Requirement
Freshmen in 20142015 will have the option
to use the required end-of-course test in
either physical science or biology.
Biology will be the only science end-ofcourse test requirement for freshmen in the
Class of 2019 and beyond.
Integrated Math Options
Integrated math end-of-course tests now
accepted as a math end-of-course test
requirement for graduation.
Flexibility to districts that use integrated math
I and II instead of the algebra and geometry
curriculum.
New Tests Transition
Students will now be able to earn graduation
points if an end-of-course test was not
available when they earned credit for a
required course.
OHIO’S OPTIONS FOR A HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Ohio’s Options
for a High School Diploma
Course
Requirements
Assessments
Requirements
Demonstration of Readiness
High School Diploma
Class of 2018:
Take seven required state tests
1. English I
2. English II
3. Algebra I or
Int. Math I
4. Geometry or
Int. Math II
5. Biology or
Physical Science
6. American History
7. American
Government
Biology End-of-Course Exam
9th Grade Students / Class of 2018
In physical science this Takes physical science end-of-course test this year; the taking of the biology
year, biology next year end-of-course test next year is still to be determined.
In physical science this Takes physical science end-of-course test this year, has the option to use
year, already
automatic graduation points from biology course grade/completion toward
completed biology
graduation requirements.
Biology end-of-course test not available this year. Student uses automatic
In biology this year,
graduation points or points based on course grade/completion toward
physical science next
graduation requirement and has the option to take physical science end-ofyear
course test next year.
In biology this year,
Biology end-of-course test not available this year. Student has the option to use
already completed
automatic graduation points from physical science or biology courses or points
physical science
based on course grade/completion toward graduation requirements.
Takes physical science end-of-course test this year. Student has the option to
In physical science and
use automatic graduation points or points based on biology course
biology this year
grade/completion toward graduation requirements.
Class of 2018:
Substitute Tests for Science,
American History, or American
Government
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
College-level courses
Class of 2019 and Beyond:
Take seven required state tests
1. English I
2. English II
3. Algebra I or
Int. Math I
4. Geometry or
Int. Math II
5. Biology
6. American History
7. American
Government
Biology End-of-Course Exam
8th Grade Students and Lower
Takes physical science end-of-course test this year, but it does not count
In physical science this
toward the graduation requirement. Must take biology end-of-course test next
year, biology next year
year.
Takes physical science end-of-course test this year, but it does not count
In physical science this
toward the graduation requirement. Student has the option to use automatic
year, already
graduation points from biology course grade/completion toward graduation
completed biology
requirements.
Biology end-of-course test not available this year. Student uses automatic
In biology this year,
graduation points or points based on course grade/completion toward
physical science next
graduation requirement. Physical science does not factor into graduation
year
requirements.
Biology end-of-course test not available this year. Student uses automatic
In biology this year,
graduation points or points based on course grade/completion toward
already completed
graduation requirement. Physical science does not factor into graduation
physical science
requirements.
Takes physical science end-of-course test this year, but it does not count
In physical science and toward the graduation requirement. Biology end-of-course test not available this
year. Student uses automatic graduation points or points based on course
biology this year
grade/completion toward graduation requirements.
Class of 2019:
Substitute Tests for Science,
American History, or American
Government
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
College-level courses
Three Graduation Options
18 points on state tests
College readiness score on national
test
Certification in a skill and passing
score on WorkKeys
Option:
18 points on
state tests
Performance
Level
Graduation
Points
Advanced
5
Accelerated
4
Proficient
3
Basic
2
Limited
1
Flexibility for Students
High score on one test can
balance a low score on
another test
4
Earn at least four points in
English tests
4
Earn at least four points in
math tests
6
Earn at least six points in
science and social studies
tests
College Credit Plus
Enroll in college
while in high school
Earn credits for both
Option:
College
readiness score
on a national
admission test
College Readiness Score
Test is free for juniors.
Use the score for college admission.
Option:
Certification in a
skill and
passing score
on WorkKeys
Work Readiness
and Skill Credential
Students leave
high school with a
skill.
Continue to build
this skill.
Ohio Means Jobs
Career Exploration Tool for Students
News
January 15, 2015: Report on testing
reduction
February 2015: Proposal for the state
budget
REVIEW RECENTLY
PRODUCED MATERIALS
• Video
• FAQ
• PowerPoint Slides
Frequently Asked Questions
http://education.ohio.gov/
Search keywords: Graduation
Requirements Frequently Asked Questions
Send unanswered questions to:
gradrequirements@education.ohio.gov
YOUR TURN!
Building Awareness and Sharing Success
Activity
Building Awareness and
Sharing Success Activity
1. Discuss these questions with your table groups:
a. What will you share with other building or district staff when you
return?
b. How will you use these materials with students, parents, and
families?
2. What are the toughest questions you’re hearing about
the new graduation options?
a. Do these materials answer the questions?
b. If there are questions you have that are not included in the
materials, please let us know.
3. Report out to the large group at the end of your table
discussion.
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