2. Our district’s goal for all students Move to college or a skilled job upon graduation

3. New Ohio law creates options for students to earn a diploma

4. Ohio provides the most flexibility for you to succeed and graduate.

5. Requirements for all students Complete 20 course credits Take seven required state tests Earn diploma through one of three options

6. Our District’s Course Requirements Units Required English Language Arts4 Units Mathematics4 Units Science3 Units Social Studies3 Units Health½ Units Physical Education½ Units Electives4 Units Fine Arts1 Units Complete 20 course credits

7. 1.English I 2.English II 3.Algebra I or Int. Math I 4.Geometry or Int. Math II 5.Biology or Physical Science 6.American History 7.American Government Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests

8. 1.English I 2.English II 3.Algebra I or Int. Math I 4.Geometry or Int. Math II 5.Biology 6.American History 7.American Government Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests

9. All students must take all seven tests

10. Each state test has two parts. Part One: Taken when you have finished two- thirds of the course This is taken in February or March

11. Each state test has two parts. Part Two: Taken at the end of the course This is taken in April/May

12. Tests are Combined for a Single Score Part 1 Part 2

13. 18 points on state tests College readiness score on national test Certification in a skill and passing score on WorkKeys Three Graduation Options

14. Option: 18 points on state tests

15. Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced5 Accelerated4 Proficient3 Basic2 Limited1

16. Retakes

17. Flexibility for Students High score on one test can balance a low score on another test

18. Earn at least four points in English tests 4 4 6 Earn at least four points in math tests Earn at least six points in science and social tests

19. Class of 2018: Substitute Tests for Science, American History or American Government Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate College-level courses

20. Class of 2019: Substitute Tests for Science, American History or American Government Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate College-level courses

21. Advanced Placement Pickerington Local School District offers many Advanced Placement Courses. Please consult the Course Guide for descriptions of all of the AP options available to students. Course Guide

22. College Credit Plus Enroll in college while in high school Earn credits for both

23. Option: College readiness score on a national admission test

24. College Readiness Score Test is free for juniors Use the score for college admission

25. Option: Certification in a skill and passing score on WorkKeys

26. Work Readiness and Skill Credential You leave high school with a skill Continue to build this skill

27. Thinking about graduation? Make an appointment with your counselor

28. education.ohio.gov/options