EARNING AN OHIO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
1. A student must fulfill course requirements as determined by the state of Ohio and Stephen T. Badin High School:
| Course | Number of Credits | Specific Required Courses at Badin |
|---|---|---|
| English | Four credits | English I-IV. Can be CP, ACP, Honors, AP |
| Social Studies | Three and one-half | World History, US History, Government |
| Math | Four credits | Algebra II. Required to take math each year |
| Science | Three credits | Biology, Chemistry |
| Visual or Performing Arts | One credit | Any courses within the Visual or Performing Arts curriculum |
| Health | One half credit | Health – usually taken within freshmen or sophomore year |
| Physical Education | One half credit | Full year of Physical Education |
| Financial Literacy | One half credit | Financial Literacy - Class of 2026 and beyond |
| Other Electives | Two and one-half credits | Additional electives taken in |
| Religion | Four credits | One year of Religious Studies for each year of attendance at Badin High School |
Physical Education Requirement Exception:
If a student participates in interscholastic athletics or cheerleading for two full seasons, that student can qualify for an exemption for Physical Education.
2. Students must also show competency:
| Pathway | Ohio State Tests |
|---|---|
| Description | Earn a passing score on the Algebra I and English II tests on the Iowa. If they do not earn a passing score, they must show competency through one of the three options listed in the Show Competency Chart below. |
| Additional Information | Students will take IOWA (ITBS) tests during the spring of their freshmen year. Students who need additional points will re-take as needed. |
Satisfy the new graduation requirements for the classes of 2023 and beyond by:
Show Competency
All students must earn a passing score on Algebra I and English II IOWA tests. Students who do not pass will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not pass the tests, they must pursue one of the options in competency AND readiness.
| Demonstrate two career focused activities | Enlist in the military | Complete College Coursework – earn one credit of college-level math and/or English through College Credit Plus (CCP) Program |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate two career focused activities | Enlist in the military | Complete College Coursework – earn one credit of college-level math and/or English through College Credit Plus (CCP) Program |
3. Students must also show readiness:
Show Readiness
Students must earn two of the following diploma seals, choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your passions, interests and planned next steps after high school.
| Show readiness (earn two diploma seals) All seals are listed below |
|
|---|---|
| OhioMeansJobs Industry Recognized College Ready Military Enlistment Citizenship Science |
Honors Diploma Biliteracy Technology Community Service Fine and Performing Arts Student Engagement |