1. Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma
Jennifer Felker, Associate Superintendent
Division of Learning and School Choice
November 7, 2014

2. Address the 40% Remediation Rate Higher Expectations Transition to End-of-Course Exams

3. Law Establishes Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma
7 End-of-Course Exams New Pathways to a Diploma Flexibility for Students and Schools

4. Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma
Course Requirements
Assessments Requirements
Demonstration of Readiness
High School Diploma

5. Ohio Course Requirements
Minimum Units Required
English Language Arts
4 Units
Mathematics
Science
3 Units
Social Studies
Health
½ Unit
Physical Education
Electives
5 Units
Note: This table is a high-level summary and does not cover all substitutions and required instruction. It also does not cover the Ohio Course Requirement Opt-Out which offers flexibility for students on Algebra II.

6. Assessment Requirements
English I
English II
Algebra I
Geometry
Physical Science
American History
American Government
Substitute Exams:
Students may take exams for these courses in lieu of state exams:
Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Dual Enrollment
Substitute exams: Only in Physical Science, American History and American Government.

7. Demonstration of Readiness
Overall
Graduation Points
Student earns a minimum number of points from all exams
Remediation Free Score
Student earns remediation-free score on a national college admission test (e.g., ACT/SAT)
Industry Credential & Workforce Score
Student earns an approved industry-recognized credential and earns workforce readiness score on job skills assessment

8. Graduation Points System

9. Graduation Points Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced 5
Accelerated 4
Proficient 3
Basic 2
Limited 1

10. Graduation Points
Set the minimum number of overall graduation points required: 18
English: 4 points
Math: 4 points
Science and Social Studies: 6 points

11. Graduation Points Example
Algebra I 3
English I 1
American History
Geometry
English II 4
American Government 2
Physical Science
Math 6
English 5
Science & Social Studies 8
Total Graduation Points: 19 

12. End-of-Course Exam Retakes
Score Below
Proficient
Score Proficient
or Above
May retake exam after remediation
May only retake any exam after remediation if student has not met overall points total

13. End-of-Course Exam Retakes
Substitute exams may be used interchangeably – the same rules apply Students who earned course credit before new state tests automatically receive three points for the subject. They may take the end-of-course exam for a higher score.

14. Transfer Students (Part 1)
Minimum graduation points prorated if there are scores or remaining exams
At least 5 points must come from English II and Integrated Math II/Geometry exams
Exams Remaining
Points Required 7 18 4 10 6 15 3 8 5 13 2

15. Transfer Students (Part 2)
Transferring students with no scores or only one exam remaining will take the ACT/SAT upon enrolling
If student does not score remediation-free, student will take English II and Integrated Math II exams
Student must score 5 points across both exams

16. Transfer Student Example
Student moves from another state in their sophomore year
Previously earned credit for Algebra I, English I and Physical Science
Student’s Graduation Requirement:
Earn 10 points on remaining exams
Earn at least 5 points across English II and Geometry or Integrated Math II exams

17. Job Skills and College Admissions Test
Job skills test:
Selection in December
Highest verifiable score counts
College admissions test:
Highest verifiable score counts
Administered to juniors in fall of 2016

18. College and Work Ready Assessment Transition

19. Implementation
Applies to students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2014

20. Implementation
Students earning credit in tested course before July 1, 2014 receive get three points Students earning credit in tested science and social studies courses before Jan. 31, 2015 receive three points

21. Implementation
Students automatically receiving points will have retake opportunity for higher score Ohio Graduation Test retakes available until Sept. 1, 2022 Exchange students exempt from social studies exams

22. Implementation
Requirements for dropout prevention and recovery students:
Competency-based education program
Not required to take end of course exams
May use any of the three pathways
Focus on workforce readiness path
Industry credential and workforce score

23. Prepared for Success

24. Prepared for Success
District and School Report Cards include ACT, SAT, AP and IB performance data
Starting with the 2015 Report Cards, the Prepared for Success measures will be based on data reported to the Ohio Department of Education by districts
Districts are reporting that data now

25. Prepared for Success
EMIS Coordinators are responsible for submitting this data to the department.
However, in many districts, school counselors are the only staff who have ACT, SAT, AP or IB data.
If you have not already heard from your EMIS Coordinator – please reach out!

26. Questions?

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