State Testing & Graduation Requirements

Seal

Requirements

State-Defined Seals

Science

Earn a score of 3 or higher on the Biology state test; or earn a grade of B or higher in an advanced science course

Citizenship

Earn a score of 3 or higher on both the US History and Government state tests; or earn a grade of B or higher in US History and Government courses 

OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

Complete the OMJ Readiness Seal validation form

College-Ready Seal

Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT (English-18; Reading-22; Math-22)

Military Enlistment Seal

Provide evidence you have enlisted in a branch of the US Armed Forces or participate in JROTC

Industry-Recognized Credential Seal

Earn an approved industry-recognized credential at the Career Center

Honors Diploma Seal

Meet 6 of 7 criteria set by ODE

Technology

Earn a B or higher in an appropriate class taken through CCP

Locally-Defined Seals

Community Service Seal

• Students will complete 60 total hours from grades 9-12 (not to include hours completed for family members/friends)
• Service must be approved by principal or guidance counselor prior to beginning 
• Students must submit log of completed hours signed by supervisor to Guidance Office upon completion of activity

Fine and Performing Arts Seal

• Students will earn 3 credits of Fine Arts (can be a combination of band, choir, art, and/or music courses)
• Students will participate in one sanctioned competition/event per credit such as winter band concert, solo and ensemble, East Knox Art Show, Governor’s Art Show, or Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival 
• Membership in Marching Band and/or Art Club in year(s) when receiving band/art credit

Student Engagement Seal

• Students must participate in three seasons of a sport or three years of a school sponsored organization from grades 9-12 
• Student must complete season/year and maintain good standing with regards to attendance, eligibility, and participation as applicable