Scheduling and Graduation Information

Graduation Requirements

A total of twenty-four (24) units of credit above the eighth grade will be required for graduation. Twenty-one (21) units of credit above the eighth grade are required for students who complete a program through the Penta Career Center or Opportunity School. Within the total units of credit, the following core courses must be completed:

  • English: 4.0 credits
  • Mathematics: 4.0 credits (Including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
  • Science: 3.0 credits (Includes Physical Science, Biology, advanced science)
  • Social Studies: 3.0 credits (Includes World & US History 9 & 10, Government, Economics)
  • Health: 0.5 credit
  • *Physical Education: 0.5 credit (alternate options available)
  • Fine Arts: 1.0 credit
  • *Elective: 8.0 credit (May include foreign language)

*Please note the following regarding graduation requirements:

  • Students may elect to complete 2.0 credits of JROTC as a substitute for the Physical Education requirement.
  • Students may elect to waive the Physical Education requirement by completing two seasons of Marching Band/Flag Corp or two seasons of interscholastic athletics.
  • A minimum of 2.0 credits of a foreign language is strongly recommended for college preparation.
  • Students enrolled in a Penta Career Center program are exempted from the Fine Arts and Economics course requirements.

Please note the following testing requirements:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – CLASS OF 2021 AND 2022

Ohio law enacted new, permanent graduation requirements that are available for the classes of 2021 and 2022. Students in the classes of 2021 and 2022 who have met or are on track to meet one of the original three pathways may continue to use those pathways to satisfy graduation requirements. Students in the classes of 2023 and beyond will be required to meet the long term requirements in order to graduate. (For more information on the State overview of Graduation Requirements go to:

http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Req-by-Cohort-Overview.pdf

Class of 2023 and Beyond: long term graduation requirements:

1) Demonstrate Competency: Students must demonstrate competency in math and English by passing the state’s Algebra I and English II (Sophomore year) tests.

Students who have taken required tests more than once without passing and have received remedial supports are able to show competency through one of the options: Earn credit for one math and/or one English course through College Credit Plus; or Demonstrate career readiness and technical skill through foundational and supporting options; or Enter into a contract to enlist in the military upon graduation; or earn remediation free scores on the ACT or SAT.

2) Preparation for College or Careers: Students must earn two diploma seals, one of which must be state defined, to demonstrate academic, technical and professional readiness for careers, college, the military or self-sustaining professions. (The State offers 12 different seals).

National Honors Society

Application for Induction

Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to be eligible to apply for induction into the National Honor Society (NHS). Applications are typically due in late March.

Scholarship for current NHS Seniors

Current NHS seniors are eligible to apply for the National Honor Society Scholarship. Students must write a formal letter explaining their merits for receiving an NHS Scholarship based upon specific criteria. The application is available in April each year.

Bylaws and Obligations

Members must review the NHS Bylaws and Obligations attached below. Each student member and a parent must sign and return the Student and Parental Verification Form to an NHS advisor. A student will not be considered a member until this is completed.

Please visit the official website of NHS at http\://www.nhs.us

Grading Information

All grades are posted on PowerSchool, including interim and final grades. Report cards are not mailed. Please contact the Counseling Office at 419.867.5632 or 419.867.5619 for questions.

General Grading Scale

92-100% = A (4.0)

82-91% = B (3.0)

72-81% = C (2.0)

62-71% = D (1.0)

0-61% = F (0.0)

Honors and Advanced Placement Grading Scale

96-100% = H (5.0)

92-95% = A (4.5)

82-91% = B (4.0)

72-81% = C (3.0)

62-71% = D (1.0)

0-61% = F (0.0)

CBI/Opportunity School

CBI - Career Based Intervention

The Career Based Intervention is a Program through Penta Career Center in satellite locations for students who are behind in credits and who are at-risk of dropping out of school. Students learn to become productive workers and earn credits toward graduation. For more information contact your school counselor or contact Penta Career Center at 419.666.1120.

SDA - Springfield Digital Academy

This program is an online learning alternative for students that is operated through Springfield Local Schools. To learn more about SDA, click the link below or you may contact your student's counselor:

https\://sda.springfield-schools.org