The state of Ohio has set General Graduation Requirements for students in the classes of 2023 and beyond. Metro students are expected to exceed basic requirements by completing high school credits at Mastery and completing an Early College Experience, which includes opportunities for hands-on research, business internships and access to college coursework.
Standard Diploma
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits, including Algebra II
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Art: 1 credit
Wellness: 1 credit
Electives: 5 credits (including unit of Economics & Financial Literacy)
Academic Honors Diploma
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
World Language: 3 units in one world language OR no less than 2 units each of two languages
Fine Art: 1 unit
GPA: 3.5+ on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT: 27+ on the ACT or 1280+ on the SAT
STEM Honors Diploma
English: 4 credits
Math: 5 credits
Science: 5 credits, including 2 credits advanced science
Social Studies: 3 credits
World Language: 3 credits in one world language OR no less than 2 credits each of two world languages
Fine Art: 1 unit
Elective: 2 units with a focus in STEM
GPA: 3.5+ on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT: 27+ on the ACT or 1280+ on the SAT
Field Experience
Portfolio of student work based on Field Experience
To meet the competency requirement, students must earn a passing score on Ohio’s high school Algebra I and English II tests. Students who do not pass a test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once.
Additional ways to show competency are available once students have taken the state tests. See the Ohio High School Graduation Requirements link above for details.
Ohio Revised Code sections 3313.618 and 3313.6114
In addition to fulfilling curriculum requirements and meeting competency requirements, students must show they are prepared for their next steps after high school. State law created 12 diploma seals for students to demonstrate academic, technical and professional readiness for careers, college, the military or self-sustaining professions. Each seal allows students to demonstrate knowledge and skills essential for future success in their chosen post-high school path.
Students will demonstrate readiness by earning at least two diploma seals, one of which must be state defined. Students are encouraged to pursue seals that are in line with their individual interests and skills.
To earn Ohio's Citizenship Seal, students must do one of the following:
Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American History and American Government end-of- course exams;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program.
To earn Ohio's College Ready Seal, students must have remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT. Link to ODE remediation-free scores.
ACT:
English score of 18+, Reading score of 22+, Math score of 22+
SAT:
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) score of 480+,
Math score of 530+
To earn the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal, students must earn a 12-point approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field.
Students must complete set requirements to earn one of six honors designations (NOTE: Metro only offers Academic & STEM Honors):
International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma
Career-Tech Honors Diploma
Arts Honors Diploma
Social Science & Civic Engagement Honors Diploma
To earn Ohio's Military Enlistment Seal, students must provide evidence of enlistment in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or participate in an approved JROTC program.
To earn Ohio's Science Seal, students must satisfy at least one of the following:
Earn a score of proficient on Ohio’s State Test in Biology;
Earn a score equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate science test; or
Earn a B or higher in a science course taken through the College Credit Plus program.
To earn Ohio’s Technology Seal, students must satisfy at least one of the requirements below:
Earn a score equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test;
Earn a B or higher in an appropriate college technology course taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Complete a technology course that meets criteria established by the Ohio Department of Education.
To earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal, students must meet the criteria established by the state, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competency.
To earn Ohio's Seal of Bi-Literacy, students must meet the criteria established by the state, including proficiency requirements on assessments in English and a world language.
To earn the Fine & Performing Arts Seal, Metro students must earn a total of 90 points during their high school career through the following activities:
30 point activities
Dance solo in a ballet, tap or similar performance
Artwork displayed in a professional gallery
Place in an external arts competition
Participate in a band, ensemble or orchestra
Participate as cast or crew of a theatrical performance
Be inducted into and a participatory member of the National Arts Honor Society
20 point activities
Complete two Art courses at Mastery
Have artwork displayed in the community at a program or through an association
Metro's Fine & Performing Arts Seal Tracking Form (accessible from Metro student email accounts)
To earn the Community Service Seal, Metro students must accumulate 120 or more community service hours during their high school career.
Students will complete and submit a plan to their Advisor detailing how the hours will be completed.
A reflection on the service hours will be included in the Roundtable and Gateway presentations each year.
To earn the Student Engagement Seal, Metro students must participate in extracurricular activities in a meaningful way to earn a total of 90 points during their high school career:
Band (30 points/year)
Theater/Musical production (30 points/year)
Student Council leader or Advisory representative (30 points/year)
Student Athletics, individual or team sports (30 points/year)
Clubs affiliated with national organizations or involved in external competitions (30 points/year)
The Ohio Governor’s Merit Scholarship, launched in December of 2023, provides up to $5,000 a year in financial assistance to high school seniors who are identified as graduating in the top 5% of their class and who are attending college within the state of Ohio.
Schools like Metro that do not have a formalized class ranking system must establish a policy to determine which students fall within the top 5% of the graduating class. The policy is to be based on work completed by the end of the spring semester of a student’s junior year.
Metro's policy to identify eligibility for The Governor’s Merit Scholarship is based on the following, with each consecutive category used for tie-breaking when necessary:
In order of importance:
Weighted GPA as of the end of 11th grade
Number of STEM credits earned
Number of CCP credits at an A
Number of CCP credits earned
National Honor Society, Community Service Seal or Student Engagement Seal
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