*The proposed honors diploma options will become effective upon completion of the JCARR rulemaking process.* Academic Honors Diploma Requirements Meet seven of the eight criteria listed below: English 4 units – Mathematics 4 units, must include Algebra I, Formal Geometry, Algebra II and one additional – college prep math. Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry. – Social Studies 4 units – World Languages 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of two world languages – studied. Fine Arts 1 unit – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or a 1280 on the SAT (excluding writing). Career-Technical Honors Diploma Requirements Meet ten of the eleven criteria listed below: English 4 – Mathematics 4 units, must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one additional college – prep math. Science 4 units, including 2 advanced sciences. – Social Studies 4 units – Languages 2 units of one world language studied. – Electives 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized – credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to credit. 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT (excluding writing) or a minimum of 6 on the Reading WorkKeys Assessment and a minimum of a 6 on the Math WorkKeys Assessment. Complete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to the student’s area of focus. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or a topic related to the student’s area of focus that is reviewed and validated by external experts. Earn an industry-recognized credential or achieve proficiency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent. STEM Honors Diploma Requirements Meet ten of the eleven criteria listed below: English 4 – Mathematics 5 units, must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one other higher level – course. Science 5 units, including 2 advanced sciences. – Social Studies 3 units – Languages 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of two world languages – studied. Fine Arts 1 unit – Electives 2 units with a focus in STEM courses. – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
*The proposed honors diploma options will become effective upon completion of the JCARR rulemaking process.* Academic Honors Diploma Requirements Meet seven of the eight criteria listed below: English – 4 units Mathematics – 4 units, must include Algebra I, Formal Geometry, Algebra II and one additional college prep math. Science – 4 units, including physics and chemistry. Social Studies – 4 units World Languages – 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of two world languages studied. Fine Arts – 1 unit 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or a 1280 on the SAT (excluding writing). Career-Technical Honors Diploma Requirements Meet ten of the eleven criteria listed below: English – 4 Mathematics – 4 units, must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one additional college prep math. Science – 4 units, including 2 advanced sciences. Social Studies – 4 units Languages – 2 units of one world language studied. Electives – 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to credit. 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT (excluding writing) or a minimum of 6 on the Reading WorkKeys Assessment and a minimum of a 6 on the Math WorkKeys Assessment. Complete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to the student’s area of focus. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or a topic related to the student’s area of focus that is reviewed and validated by external experts. Earn an industry-recognized credential or achieve proficiency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent. STEM Honors Diploma Requirements Meet ten of the eleven criteria listed below: English – 4 Mathematics – 5 units, must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one other higher level course. Science – 5 units, including 2 advanced sciences. Social Studies – 3 units Languages – 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of two world languages studied. Fine Arts – 1 unit Electives – 2 units with a focus in STEM courses. 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
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