Graduation Requirements

Starting with the graduating class of 2007, students must meet the curriculum requirements and score at proficient or above on the Ohio Graduation Test in order to graduate.  

 (1) On the one [OGT]...for which the person failed to attain the designated score, the person missed that score by ten points or less. NOTE: This means a scaled score of at least 390 on the failed OGT.

(2) Has a ninety-seven per cent school attendance rate in each of the last four school years, excluding any excused absences. NOTE: Excused absences are defined by local school district policy.

(3) Has not been expelled from school...in any of the last four school  years. NOTE: The statute does not address other student disciplinary outcomes, such as suspensions. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                              (4) Has a grade point average of at least 2.5 out of 4.0, or its equivalent as designated in rules adopted by the state board of education in the subject area of the failed OGT.

(5) Has completed the [state] high school curriculum requirements...in the subject area of  failed tests. NOTE: This applies to a student’s eligibility to be considered for an alternative      pathway only. To receive a diploma, the student must also meet school district graduation requirements.

(6) Has taken advantage of any intervention programs provided by the school district or school in the subject area [of the failed OGT]...and a ninety-seven per cent attendance rate, excluding any excused absences, in any of those programs that are provided at times beyond the normal school day, school week, or school year or has received comparable intervention services from a source other than the school district or school. NOTE: Students are only subject to this criteria if they were offered intervention. If so, the attendance requirement refers to their rate of participation.

(7) Holds a letter recommending graduation from each of the person's high school teachers in the subject area [of the failed OGT]...and from the person's high school principal. NOTE: If the student’s teacher from a specific course is no longer available, a person with sufficient knowledge to make an informed recommendation may substitute.