Graduation Requirements
There are testing and curriculum requirements a student must meet in order to earn an Ohio diploma. Students must pass all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Tests in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Citizenship, and completion of at least 22 curriculum units, which are listed below.
Curriculum Requirements
English |
4.5 Units
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(includes 0.5 unit of senior seminar) |
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Fine Arts |
1 unit |
Must include instruction in economics and financial literacy during grades 9-12 and must complete at least two semesters of the fine arts taken any time in grades 7-12. Students following a Career-Technical Education (CTE) pathway are exempted from the fine arts requirement. |
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Foreign Language |
1 unit |
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Health |
0.5 unit |
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Mathematics |
4 units |
Must include Algebra II or equivalent |
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Physical Education |
0.5 units |
Must complete 120 hours of Physical Education to earn 0.5 credit |
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Science |
3 units |
Must include 1 unit of physical sciences, 1 unit of life sciences and 1 unit of advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, or other physical science: advanced biology or other life science: astronomy, physical geology or other earth or space science |
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Social Studies |
3 units |
Must include 0.5 unit of American History and 0.5 unit of American Government |
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Electives |
4.5 Units |
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A minimum of 22.0 units required to be eligible for graduation