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Tallmadge: Graduation Requirements

For the class of 2018-2022 students must also meet one of the following threeaccording to ODE:
- Ohio’s State Tests- Students earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven end-of-course state tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies.
  - End-of-course exams are:
    - Algebra I and geometry or integrated math I and II
    - Biology
    - American history and American government
    - English I and English II
    - Students studying Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in biology, American history or American government may take and substitute test scores for end-of-course state exams to avoid double testing. Students also may substitute grades from College Credit Plus courses in these subjects for end-of-course state exams.
  - Industry credential and workforce readiness
    - Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment. The state of Ohio will pay one time for those who take the WorkKeys assessment
  - College admission test
    - Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts and mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam. The state of Ohio will pay one time for all 11th grade students in the classes of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge.

For the class of 2023 and beyond, students must meet ALL the Permanent Requirements from ODE (also an option for class of 2021 & 2022)
1. Course completion: meet the Tallmadge curriculum requirements for graduation
2. Competency Demonstration: Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities or military enlistment. Scores required on ELA II & ALG- 684 by ODE. Alternate options to demonstrate competency include College Credit Plus courses (ELA, math), Career Technical Education, and enlistment in the military.
3. Readiness Demonstration: Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundations and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, social and emotional competencies, and leadership and reasoning skills. At least one seal earned must be a state-defined seal. See worksheet for 12 seal options.
Graduation Plan worksheet & Detailed graduation plan
Graduation slideshow w/ NEW requirements
Ohio Department of Education testing information http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Ohios-State-Test-in-ELA-Math-Science-SocialStudies

Honors Diploma criteria Ohio Honors Diploma Options
- Tallmadge High School Honors Diploma Class of 2021 and Beyond- due April 1 of senior year. Will be discussed one-on-one with counselor during fall senior meeting but please plan ahead.