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Graduation & Testing Requirements

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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 2023+
Ohio Department of Education testing information http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Ohios-State-Test-in-ELA-Math-Science-SocialStudies

Honors Diploma criteria
- Tallmadge High School Honors Diploma Criteria- Will be discussed with counselor during fall senior meeting but please plan ahead.