Ohio’s 3 Pathways to Graduation for the Class of 2018 and

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Ohio’s 3 Pathways

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1. Earn 18 Points on the End of Course Exams

(EOC’s)

2. College and Career Readiness

Tests

3. Industry Credential and

Workforce Readiness

In addition to credit requirements, students must meet 1 of the following three pathways in order to earn their diploma.

Option 1: End of Course Exams

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Student must earn 18 points across 7 EOC’s

1. English 12. English 23. Algebra 14. Geometry5. Biology (or Physical

Science for the class of 2018 ONLY)

6. American History7. American Government

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5pts. • Advanced

4pts. • Accelerated

3pts. • Proficient

2pts. • Basic

1pt. • Limited

Students can earn up to 5 points on each EOC.

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American History

American Government

Biology (or Physical Science for class of 2018 ONLY)

Minimum Total Points: 6

English 1

English 2

Minimum Total Points: 4

Algebra 1

Geometry

Minimum Total Points: 4

The 7 EOC’s are divided into 3 categories. The following points must come from these groupings

*It is important to note that these minimum scores do not equal 18 points. You must score higher than

the scores listed in order to earn the 18 points. These are the minimum scores that State of Ohio says you have to have in these 3 specific subject

areas.

Option 2: College and Career Readiness Tests

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The State of Ohio has approved 2 college admittance exams for this option. These exams are the ACT and SAT. These exams test students on their college readiness. In order to meet this pathway for graduation, students must earn “remediation free” scores on these exams. The scores will be released by the state during the spring of the students junior year in high school.

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Current Remediation Free Scores for the class of 2018

ACT

English Language Arts• English Subscore: 18

(or higher)• Reading Subscore: 22

(or higher)

Mathematics Subscore: 22 (or higher)

SAT

English Language Arts• Writing: 430 (or

higher)• Reading: 450 (or

higher)

Mathematics: 520 (or higher)

Option 3: Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness

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AgricultureConstruction

Arts and Communication

Business and Finance

EngineeringEducation

and Training

Health Hospitality and Tourism

What does this mean?

“The industry credential and workforce readiness option means that students must 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 WorkKeysassessment.” http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-

Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-WorkKeys/Workforce-Readiness-Score

Transportation

Information Technology

Law and Public Safety

Human Services

Manufacturing

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The WorkKeys assessment has three sections. Students must earn at least 3 points on each section.

1. Reading 2. Applied Mathematics 3. Locating Information

Class of 2018 – Students must earn a score of 13Class of 2019 – Students must earn a score of 13Class of 2020 and Beyond - Students must earn a score of 14

Questions?

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• Contact Your School Counselor

• For more information, and for frequently asked questions, visit: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond