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Jefferson Area Local School District

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

PART 1:  Course Completion:  Students will satisfy Ohio’s curriculum requirements and any additional local requirements. JAHS students must complete 21 units, with specific units required in each content area. The course of study is a useful document to help learn more about the courses offered here at JAHS.

PART 2:  Competency:  Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics by earning a 684 or higher on the English II and Algebra I State Tests or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities, their ACT or SAT scores, or military enlistment.

PART 3:  Readiness:  Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two diploma seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, and leadership and reasoning skills. One must be a state seal. 

STATE SEALS:

  1. Science Seal:  Earn a proficient score (700+) on the Biology State Test; earn a “2” or Higher on AP Test; or a "B" or higher in qualifying course.

  2. Citizenship Seal:  Earn a proficient score (700+) on the American History and Government State Tests; earn a “2” or Higher on AP Test; or a "B" or higher in qualifying course.

  3. Industry-Recognized Credential Seal:  (A-tech) Earn 12 points of industry-recognized credentials from a single career field.

  4. College-Ready Seal:  Earn remediation free scores on the ACT or SAT.  (ACT Reading 22; ACT Math 22; ACT English 18. SAT Reading 480; Math 530)

  5. Honors Diploma:  Earn one of the six state-defined honors diplomas. (See ODE website for info)

  6. Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal:  Show aptitude in 15 professional skills, as endorsed by three mentors.

  7. Technology Seal:  Earn a “B” or better in a CCP computer science course.

  8. Seal of Biliteracy:  Students must show proficiency in English and high levels of proficiency in a second language.

  9. Military Enlistment Seal:  Enlist in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or participate in a JROTC Program for 2 years.

LOCAL SEALS:  

  1. Community Service Seal:  Complete 25 hours of community service. Service must be documented and signed by an advisor.

  2. Fine and Performing Arts Seal:  Complete four fine arts courses offered at JAHS during high school career.  Courses in any of the following areas:  Band, Choir, Art

  3. Student Engagement Seal:  Must participate in two seasons/years of any one or more of the JAHS school sponsored athletic teams or extracurricular clubs throughout high school career. Participation/attendance must be verified by an advisor. 

 

Department Of Education Graduation Requirements