2. Our district’s goal for all students
Move to college or a skilled job upon graduation
OUR DISTRICT’S GOAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
The goal of the Willoughby Eastlake School District is to prepare every student in your class to be truly ready to start college or get a good-paying job when you graduate from high school.

3. Ohio provides flexibility for you to succeed and graduate.
OHIO PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR YOU TO ACHIEVE AND GRADUATE
You can graduate ready to be accepted by colleges or if you think college isn’t for you right now, you can graduate ready to take a good paying job in certain kinds of fields.
You have choices to help you with one direction or another or both!
But there are two requirements that every one of you must meet.
Let’s go through those now.

4. Requirements for all students
Complete 21.5
course credits
Requirements for all students
Earn diploma through one of three options
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
First, our district requires all students to complete a minimum of course credits to graduate.
Second, you will pick at least one of three diploma options.

5. Our District’s Course Requirements
1. Complete course credits
Our District’s Course Requirements
Units
Required
English Language Arts
4 Credits
Mathematics
Science
3 Credits
Social Studies
Health
0.5 Credit
Physical Education
Electives (Must include ½ credit of Computer Science and two semesters of fine arts)
6.5 Credits
21.5 Units
OUR DISTRICT’S COURSE REQUIREMENTS
You must complete certain basic courses.
Ohio students must take:
4 units of English
4 units of mathematics
3 units of science
3 units of social studies (includes ½ unit of American history and ½ unit of American government)
½ unit of health and ½ unit of physical education
5 units of electives ( Must include ½ credit of Computer Science and two semesters of fine arts)
The financial literacy requirements are included in American History, American Government and Economics course.

6. Ohio law created three options for students to earn a diploma
OHIO LAW CREATES THREE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS TO EARN A DIPLOMA
Changes in Ohio’s law about high school graduation will help prepare you for college or an in-demand job.
We are going to help you think more deeply about what you want to do as an adult, and make sure we help get you moving in the right direction to fulfill your dreams.
Let me explain how this works.

7. 2. Three Graduation Options
At least 18 points on state tests
Industry-approved credential and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys
Remediation-free score on ACT or SAT
THREE OPTIONS
The second graduation requirement is where you have choices.
To fulfill the second requirement for graduation, you can choose one or more options:
1. Accumulate at least 18 points, altogether, on the seven state tests
2. Earn an approved, industry-recognized credential for the field you want to work in, and get a score of 13 on a job-skills test, called WorkKeys, that shows you are ready to do that kind of job.
3. Earn a score on the ACT or SAT that shows you are ready for college-level courses.
Now let’s talk about each option.

8. Three Graduation Options
At least 18 points on state tests
In this option, a student earns at least 18 points on the end-of-course state tests.

9. 4 4 6 4 Option 1- 18 points on state tests
Earn a minimum of four points in English tests 4
Earn a minimum of four points in math tests
Earn a minimum of six points in science and social studies tests 6
Additional four points selected from any of the content areas
Students must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four points on math tests, six points on science and social studies tests, and an additional four points that can be selected from any of the content areas.  This graduation option gives a student flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test.  4

10. Earn 18 points on state tests
Class of 2018:
Earn 18 points on state tests
English I
English II
Algebra I or Int. Math I
Geometry or Int. Math II
Biology or Physical Science
American History
American Government
REQUIRED STATE TESTS
Changes to state tests are one of the most important parts of earning a high school diploma in Ohio.
The Class of 2018 – or those who became 9th graders on or after July 1, 2014 – have the opportunity to earn points at the end of seven of your courses. That’s why we call them “end-of-course” tests.
The courses are English I and II, algebra 1, American history, American government and Physical Science or Biology.
Please note: The Class of 2018 may take either science end-of- course test, or both. If a student takes both tests, he or she will use the higher of the two scores.
These tests show your teachers whether you have acquired the skills and knowledge you need to be college or career ready when you graduate.
Students studying state-approved Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college-level courses in biology, American history or American government may take special tests for those courses in place of the end-of-course tests. Again, that’s so we can avoid having you take more than one test.

11. Earn 18 points on state tests
Class of 2019 and Beyond:
Earn 18 points on state tests
English I
English II
Algebra I or Int. Math I
Geometry or Int. Math II
Biology
American History
American Government
REQUIRED STATE TESTS
Changes to state tests are one of the most important parts of earning a high school diploma in Ohio.
The Classes of 2019 and beyond can take a state test at the end of seven of your courses. That’s why we call them “end-of-course” tests.
The courses are English I, English II, algebra 1, biology, American history and American government.
The biology end-of-course exam is the only science end-of-course exam available for the class of 2019 and beyond.
These tests show your teachers whether you have acquired the skills and knowledge you need to be college or career ready when you graduate.
In the seven courses where you can take a state end-of-course test, your teachers MAY decide to use the state test to replace the usual final test for the class. The purpose is to avoid making you take more tests than you really have to.
Students studying state-approved Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college-level courses in biology, American history or American government may take special tests for those courses in place of the end-of-course tests. Again, that’s so we can avoid having you take more than one test.

12. Students take state tests at the end of the course.
Test Schedule: December/January April/May Summer
Students take state tests at the end of the course.
SCHEDULE
You should take the state test at the end of the course. This can be after fall semester or in April or May. Or, in the summer.

13. Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced 5 Accelerated 4
Proficient 3
Basic 2
Limited 1
PERFORMANCE LEVEL - GRADUATION POINTS
Earn these point levels on the tests. These performance levels translate into how many points you get. 
Again, remember that you need to earn a total of at least 18 POINTS on the seven tests with at least four points in English, at least four points in math and at least six points in science and social studies.

14. Flexibility for Students
A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test
FLEXIBILITY FOR STUDENTS
One of the great things about accumulating points from your state end-of-course test to reach 18 points is that it gives you flexibility:
A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test in each subject area. This flexibility allows for differences in students.
Your score on a test will be translated into one (limited) to five (advanced) points.

15. Retakes
Students may retake any of the state tests in an attempt to earn more points toward graduation.
Students should discuss this option with their guidance counselor.
TEST RETAKES
A student may retake any end-of-course state test anytime during the student’s academic career.
The student may retake the test during testing window(s) designated by the Ohio Department of Education.
Our high school will provide extra help for you to understand the subject before you retake a test.

16. Advanced Placement College Credit Plus
Classes of 2018 and Beyond: Substitute Tests for Science, American History or American Government
Advanced Placement College Credit Plus
SUBSTITUTE TESTS: CLASS OF 2018
Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in American history or American government may take tests specially designed for these courses instead of the state end-of-course test for that kind of course, to avoid double testing.
Students may also take College Credit Plus.
Students taking College Credit Plus courses in these subjects will use the course grade, not end-of-course test points, to determine their points earned toward graduation.
For the science end-of-course test, you may choose between physical science or biology, depending on which course you took.
The Class of 2018 may take either science end-of-course test, or both. If a student takes both tests, he or she will use the higher of the two scores.
[Note: There are no substitute tests for mathematics and English language arts.]
SUBSTITUTE TESTS: CLASS OF 2019

17. Advanced Placement courses which are eligible for earning points toward graduation.
AP Biology
AP US History
AP US Government and Politics
AP Score Graduation Points
4 or 5 5
3 4
2 3
ADVANCED PLACEMENT

18. OHIO GRADUATION POINTS F – Fail or drop the course
College Credit Plus
Enroll in college while in high school
Earn credits for both
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS COURSE GRADE (SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE  SUBSTITUTE COURSES)
OHIO GRADUATION POINTS
A or B 5 C 4 D 3
Not applicable 2 1
F – Fail or drop the course
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
If you know that you want college to be your next step after high school, I have great news for you.
You can earn college credit in high school—at no cost to your family.
You can take college courses that will give you credit toward high school graduation and a college degree, at the same time.
We’ll give you news later about a workshop you and your parents can attend that will help you take advantage of this great opportunity.

19. Three Graduation Options
Industry-approved credential and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys
Skill credential and Work Readiness
Take a serious look now as you are entering high school about the hundreds of ways you can learn a skill for a job that employers are demanding workers for in the near future.
When you receive an official credential for this skill, you are halfway to earning your high school diploma. The other half is to earn a job readiness score on WorkKeys.
Benefit: You leave high school with a skill so you can live on your own. You can build on this skill if you want to.

20. Option 2- Work Readiness and Industry Credential
You leave high school with a skill
Continue to build this skill
Work Readiness and Skill CredentiaL
In order to qualify for a diploma under the credential pathway, a student needs to do two things:
Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized credential or credentials worth 12 credential points.
Earn a minimum score of 13 on the WorkKeys test.
There are benefits to this option: You can learn a skill that Ohio employers need right now, and earn good pay to live on after graduation or use to help pay for more education.
In short, you leave high school with a skill so you can live on your own. You can build on this skill if you want to.

21. Option 2- Industry-recognized Credentials
Students can choose from 13 career fields.

22. Option 2- Industry-recognized Credentials
To Use this Option- Students must earn an industry credential or credentials worth 12 points
There are a total of 8 industry credentials available through W-E for this option.
Allied Health –Ohio Department of Health-State Tested- Nurse Assistant (12 pts)
Allied Health-American Medical Technologists (AMT) -Medical Assistant (12 pts)
Allied Health-American Socity for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Plebotomy (12 pts)
Cosmetology- Ohio State Board of Cosmetology- License of Cosmetology (12 pts)
Culinary Arts- ProStart Certificate of Achievement (9 pts) and ServSafe Certificate (3 pts)
Fire/EMS-Ohio Department of Public Safety- State Tested Basic EMT (12 pts)
Fire/EMS-Ohio Department of Public Safety- State Tested Firefighter I (12 pts)
Licensed Practical Nursing-Ohio Department of Health- State Tested Licensed Practical Nursing (12 pts)
*Some industry credentialing exams are not offered in time for graduation with class.
There are fees associated with participating in the industry credentialing exams.
Students must pass the credentialing test as well as the WorkKeys Test
Option 2 will not meet the needs for most students.
Industry-recognized Credentials
To use this option, you must earn an industry-recognized credential or credentials worth 12 credential points- Beware that some of these exams are not offered in time for the graduation ceremony in May.
A student may choose any combination of credentials that totals to 12 points within a single career field. Students can consult with a counselor, teacher or other professional to aid in choosing the bundle of credentials that best suits their career aspirations.
The goal is for students to exit high school with a coherent bundle of credentials that leads to meaningful employment or post-secondary options.

23. Option 2-WorkKeys Test
Three sections for graduation are: 1) Reading 2) Applied mathematics 3) Locating information
Workkeys test
In addition to the Industry Credentials students must take the WorkKeys test which measures the essential work skills employers seek.
The assessments are based on situations in the everyday working world. There are three sections of the assessment – reading, applied mathematics and locating information.

24. Option 2- WorkKeys Test
Classes of : Students must earn a score of 13.
Classes of 2020 and beyond: Student must earn a score of 14.
Students must earn a minimum of three points on any section of the test. If they score the minimum (3 pts) on a section of the test they will have to score higher on the other sections to earn the 13 or 14 points toward graduation.
Workkeys test
The WorkKeys assessment has three sections: reading, applied mathematics and locating information. Students in the Classes of 2018 and 2019 must earn a total of 13 points across the three WorkKeys sections; students in the Class of 2020 and beyond must earn a total of 14 points. Students must earn minimum of three points any section of the test, however, the total number of points must equal 13, thus if you score only three points on one section of the tests, you must score higher on the other two sections to earn enough points.
So for Option 2- A student must earn 12 points in Industry-Recognized Credentials AND 13 points across the three WorkKeys assessments (Classes of 2018 and 2019) and 14 points across the three WorkKeys assessments (Class of 2020 and beyond).

25. Three Graduation Options
Remediation-Free Score
This option means that you may use scores on either ACT or SAT, nationally recognized college admission tests, to meet the requirements for graduation.
Remediation-free scores in English language arts and math show that you can do college-level work without needing to take remedial classes that repeat high school-level material.
You will receive an Ohio diploma with these scores and upon completion of our district’s curriculum requirements.
To help with the expense, our district will provide ACT as the college admission test in the spring of your junior year.
The State of Ohio will pay for this one-time administration of the test, so your parents do not have to. That’s great news!
Remediation-free score on ACT or SAT

26. Option 3-Remediation-Free Score
Earn the “remediation-free” scores* on either college and career readiness test:
ACT
English
18 or higher
Mathematics
22 or higher
Reading
SAT
Writing
430 or higher
Mathematics
520 or higher
Reading
450 or higher
Remediation-Free Score
You meet this graduation option, along with curriculum requirements, if your highest score in each subject is remediation free. There are three subjects scored in ACT and SAT – English, reading and mathematics.
Again, you may use either the state-paid test in the spring of your junior year. Or, you may take either the ACT or SAT at your own expense before junior year or to retake it.
Benefit: This spring administration of the test is free and you can use the score for college admission.
These scores are subject to change. Public college and university presidents in Ohio establish the remediation scores and review them every few years. The state superintendent of public instruction adopts the scores as meeting the college-readiness measures for the state’s graduation option.
[Each student may use the highest score in each sub-score from multiple administrations of one test to meet the student’s graduation requirement option. This would include the state-funded administration and additional attempts that students take and fund through non-state resources during their academic careers.
*Ohio’s university presidents set these scores, which are subject to change.

27. Thinking about graduation?
Make sure you are on track for graduation!
Make an appointment with your counselor.

28. education.ohio.gov/options
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