[header]Preparing for Graduation[/header]
[section]Graduation Requirements[/section]
Kettering Fairmont High School graduation requirements of 21.5 credits meet the standards set by the Ohio Department of Education for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time up to July 1, 2010. Students must meet all assessment requirements for his or her graduation class and complete a Student Success Plan.
[section]Ohio Core Graduation Requirements[/section]
Beginning with students who enter ninth grade for the first time on or after July 1, 2010, the requirements for graduation from every public and chartered non-public high school shall include twenty units that are designed to prepare students for college and the workforce. Fairmont High School has integrated the required financial literacy components into two sophomore level semester classes. Either Career & College Readiness or Career Exploration is required for graduation.
Beginning with the 2014-15 academic year, each state university in Ohio (excluding Central State University, Shawnee State University and Youngstown State University) shall admit as an undergraduate student a resident of this state only if the student has successfully completed the Ohio Core curriculum for high school graduation.
[section]Alternative Ohio Graduation Requirements[/section]
Ohio Core does establish alternative methods to earn a high school diploma without completing the CORE curriculum. The requirements are as follows:
[list=unordered][li]The student must complete two years of high school and the student's parent must sign a statement consenting to the child's graduation without completing the Core and acknowledging that the child may not be able to proceed directly to a four-year university (the Ohio Curriculum Choices provision).[/li][li]The student, the parent, and the high school must develop a career plan for the child.[/li][li]The student's high school must provide counseling and support for the student related to the plan.[/li][li]The student successfully completes, at minimum, the curriculum prescribed in current law.[/li][/list]
[section]Fairmont High School Graduation Requirements[/section]
[table]
[tr][th]Subject[/th][th]FHS & Ohio Core Requirements[/th][th]FHS & Ohio Curriculum Choices Requirements[/th][/tr]
[tr][td][b]English Language Arts[/b][/td]
[td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Mathematics[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, including 1 unit of Algebra II or its equivalent[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Science[/b][/td]
[td]3 units with inquiry-based laboratory experience including the following or their equivalent:[list=nodots][li]1 unit of physical science[/li][li]1 unit biology[/li][li]1 unit of advanced study in chemistry, physics, or other physical science; or astronomy, physical geology, or other earth/space science[/li][/list][/td][td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1 unit physical science[/li][li]1 unit life science[/li][/list][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Social Studies[/b][/td]
[td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1/2 unit of US History[/li][li]1/2 unit of US Government[/li][li]1/2 unit of World History & Civilizations*[/li][/list][/td][td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1/2 unit of US History[/li][li]1/2 unit of US Government[/li][li]1/2 unit of World History & Civilizations*[/li][/list][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Physical Education[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit (120hrs). Students who participate in high school athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two seasons will be permitted to substitute 1/2 unit (60hrs) of another course of study if local board policy allows[/td][td]1/2 unit. Students who participate in high school athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two seasons will be permitted to substitute 1/2 unit (60hrs) of another course of study if local board policy allows[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Electives[/b][/td]
[td]6 1/2 units which must consist of one or a combination of: world languages, fine arts, business, career technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education, or English Language Arts, math, science, or other social studies courses not otherwise required under the Ohio Core[/td][td]6 1/2 units which must consist of one or a combination of: world languages, fine arts, business, career technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education, or English Language Arts, math, science, or other social studies courses not otherwise required under the Ohio Core[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Fine Arts[/b][/td]
[td]At least two semesters or equivalent of fine arts in grades 9-12 are required for graduation except for certain career technical students[/td][td]1 unit must come from either Business/Technology, Fine Arts, or World Languages[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Health[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit[/td][td]1/2 unit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Financial Literacy[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit[/td][td]1/2 unit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Total[/b][/td]
[td][b]21.5 units[/b][/td][td][b]21.5 units[/b][/td][/tr]
[/table][i]* Requirement for class of 2021 and beyond[/i]
[align=center][size=15pt][b]ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS OR CAREER EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO GRADUATE[/b][/size][/align]
[section]Diplomas[/section]
Students may earn one of two types of diploma:
[b]Regular Diploma:[/b] This diploma is for students who complete the required curriculum of Fairmont High School and meet all assessment requirements for his or her graduating class and complete a student success plan.
[b]Diploma with Honors:[/b] These include International Baccalaureate Diploma with honors, High School Academic Diploma with Honors and Career-Technical Diploma with Honors. The State of Ohio has adopted new criteria for the Graduating Classes of 2011 and beyond. The chart below shows the details of each of these diplomas.
[section]Comparison Diploma with Honors Criteria for the Classes of 2017-2020[/section]
[table]
[tr][th]Subject[/th][th]International Baccalaureate Diploma w/Honors[/th][th]Academic Diploma w/Honors[/th][th]Career-Technical Diploma w/Honors[/th][/tr]
[tr][td][b]English Language Arts[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, plus the two required International Baccalaureate essays[/td][td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Mathematics[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Science[/b][/td]
[td]4 units including biology, chemistry and at least one additional advanced science**[/td][td]4 units, including physics and chemistry[/td][td]4 units, including two units of advanced science**[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Social Studies[/b][/td]
[td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]World Languages[/b][/td]
[td]4 units minimum, including at least 2 units in each language studied[/td][td]3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought), i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages[/td][td]N/A[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Fine Arts[/b][/td]
[td]1 unit[/td][td]1 unit[/td][td]N/A[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Electives[/b][/td]
[td]N/A[/td][td]N/A[/td][td]4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Grade Point Average[/b][/td]
[td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]ACT/SAT Score [i](excluding scores from the writing sections)*[/i][/b][/td]
[td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Additional Assessment[/b][/td]
[td]Must complete criterion-referenced assessments in a minimum of six academic disciplines[/td][td]N/A[/td][td]Receive passing scores on all Ohio WebXams[/td][/tr]
[/table][i]* Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score[/i]
[i]** Advanced science refers to courses in the Ohio Core that are inquiry-based with laboratory experiences and align with the 11/12th grade standards (or above) or with an AP science course, or with the new high school syllabi, or with an entry-level college course (clearly preparing students for a college freshman-level science class, such as anatomy, botany, or astronomy).[/i]
[i]*** The International Baccalaureate track to the Honors Diploma requires full completion of all requirements for an IB Diploma Programme including the Theory of Knowledge Course in meta-cognition, the Extended Essay project and the 140 hour Creativity, Action and Service (Service-Learning) requirement. Note: the International Baccalaureate Courses do not qualify for this track to the Diploma with Honors.[/i]
[i]**** Classes of 2021 and beyond honors diploma requirements TBD by the state of Ohio.[/i]
[align=center][size=15pt][b]ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS OR CAREER EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO GRADUATE[/b][/size][/align]
[section]Graduation Requirements[/section]
Kettering Fairmont High School graduation requirements of 21.5 credits meet the standards set by the Ohio Department of Education for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time up to July 1, 2010. Students must meet all assessment requirements for his or her graduation class and complete a Student Success Plan.
[section]Ohio Core Graduation Requirements[/section]
Beginning with students who enter ninth grade for the first time on or after July 1, 2010, the requirements for graduation from every public and chartered non-public high school shall include twenty units that are designed to prepare students for college and the workforce. Fairmont High School has integrated the required financial literacy components into two sophomore level semester classes. Either Career & College Readiness or Career Exploration is required for graduation.
Beginning with the 2014-15 academic year, each state university in Ohio (excluding Central State University, Shawnee State University and Youngstown State University) shall admit as an undergraduate student a resident of this state only if the student has successfully completed the Ohio Core curriculum for high school graduation.
[section]Alternative Ohio Graduation Requirements[/section]
Ohio Core does establish alternative methods to earn a high school diploma without completing the CORE curriculum. The requirements are as follows:
[list=unordered][li]The student must complete two years of high school and the student's parent must sign a statement consenting to the child's graduation without completing the Core and acknowledging that the child may not be able to proceed directly to a four-year university (the Ohio Curriculum Choices provision).[/li][li]The student, the parent, and the high school must develop a career plan for the child.[/li][li]The student's high school must provide counseling and support for the student related to the plan.[/li][li]The student successfully completes, at minimum, the curriculum prescribed in current law.[/li][/list]
[section]Fairmont High School Graduation Requirements[/section]
[table]
[tr][th]Subject[/th][th]FHS & Ohio Core Requirements[/th][th]FHS & Ohio Curriculum Choices Requirements[/th][/tr]
[tr][td][b]English Language Arts[/b][/td]
[td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Mathematics[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, including 1 unit of Algebra II or its equivalent[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Science[/b][/td]
[td]3 units with inquiry-based laboratory experience including the following or their equivalent:[list=nodots][li]1 unit of physical science[/li][li]1 unit biology[/li][li]1 unit of advanced study in chemistry, physics, or other physical science; or astronomy, physical geology, or other earth/space science[/li][/list][/td][td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1 unit physical science[/li][li]1 unit life science[/li][/list][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Social Studies[/b][/td]
[td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1/2 unit of US History[/li][li]1/2 unit of US Government[/li][li]1/2 unit of World History & Civilizations*[/li][/list][/td][td]3 units which shall include: [list=nodots][li]1/2 unit of US History[/li][li]1/2 unit of US Government[/li][li]1/2 unit of World History & Civilizations*[/li][/list][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Physical Education[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit (120hrs). Students who participate in high school athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two seasons will be permitted to substitute 1/2 unit (60hrs) of another course of study if local board policy allows[/td][td]1/2 unit. Students who participate in high school athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two seasons will be permitted to substitute 1/2 unit (60hrs) of another course of study if local board policy allows[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Electives[/b][/td]
[td]6 1/2 units which must consist of one or a combination of: world languages, fine arts, business, career technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education, or English Language Arts, math, science, or other social studies courses not otherwise required under the Ohio Core[/td][td]6 1/2 units which must consist of one or a combination of: world languages, fine arts, business, career technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education, or English Language Arts, math, science, or other social studies courses not otherwise required under the Ohio Core[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Fine Arts[/b][/td]
[td]At least two semesters or equivalent of fine arts in grades 9-12 are required for graduation except for certain career technical students[/td][td]1 unit must come from either Business/Technology, Fine Arts, or World Languages[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Health[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit[/td][td]1/2 unit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Financial Literacy[/b][/td]
[td]1/2 unit[/td][td]1/2 unit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Total[/b][/td]
[td][b]21.5 units[/b][/td][td][b]21.5 units[/b][/td][/tr]
[/table][i]* Requirement for class of 2021 and beyond[/i]
[align=center][size=15pt][b]ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS OR CAREER EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO GRADUATE[/b][/size][/align]
[section]Diplomas[/section]
Students may earn one of two types of diploma:
[b]Regular Diploma:[/b] This diploma is for students who complete the required curriculum of Fairmont High School and meet all assessment requirements for his or her graduating class and complete a student success plan.
[b]Diploma with Honors:[/b] These include International Baccalaureate Diploma with honors, High School Academic Diploma with Honors and Career-Technical Diploma with Honors. The State of Ohio has adopted new criteria for the Graduating Classes of 2011 and beyond. The chart below shows the details of each of these diplomas.
[section]Comparison Diploma with Honors Criteria for the Classes of 2017-2020[/section]
[table]
[tr][th]Subject[/th][th]International Baccalaureate Diploma w/Honors[/th][th]Academic Diploma w/Honors[/th][th]Career-Technical Diploma w/Honors[/th][/tr]
[tr][td][b]English Language Arts[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, plus the two required International Baccalaureate essays[/td][td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Mathematics[/b][/td]
[td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][td]4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent, and another higher level course or a 4-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Science[/b][/td]
[td]4 units including biology, chemistry and at least one additional advanced science**[/td][td]4 units, including physics and chemistry[/td][td]4 units, including two units of advanced science**[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Social Studies[/b][/td]
[td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][td]4 units[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]World Languages[/b][/td]
[td]4 units minimum, including at least 2 units in each language studied[/td][td]3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought), i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages[/td][td]N/A[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Fine Arts[/b][/td]
[td]1 unit[/td][td]1 unit[/td][td]N/A[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Electives[/b][/td]
[td]N/A[/td][td]N/A[/td][td]4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Grade Point Average[/b][/td]
[td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][td]3.5 on a 4.0 scale[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]ACT/SAT Score [i](excluding scores from the writing sections)*[/i][/b][/td]
[td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][td]27 ACT/1210 SAT[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Additional Assessment[/b][/td]
[td]Must complete criterion-referenced assessments in a minimum of six academic disciplines[/td][td]N/A[/td][td]Receive passing scores on all Ohio WebXams[/td][/tr]
[/table][i]* Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score[/i]
[i]** Advanced science refers to courses in the Ohio Core that are inquiry-based with laboratory experiences and align with the 11/12th grade standards (or above) or with an AP science course, or with the new high school syllabi, or with an entry-level college course (clearly preparing students for a college freshman-level science class, such as anatomy, botany, or astronomy).[/i]
[i]*** The International Baccalaureate track to the Honors Diploma requires full completion of all requirements for an IB Diploma Programme including the Theory of Knowledge Course in meta-cognition, the Extended Essay project and the 140 hour Creativity, Action and Service (Service-Learning) requirement. Note: the International Baccalaureate Courses do not qualify for this track to the Diploma with Honors.[/i]
[i]**** Classes of 2021 and beyond honors diploma requirements TBD by the state of Ohio.[/i]
[align=center][size=15pt][b]ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS OR CAREER EXPLORATION IN ORDER TO GRADUATE[/b][/size][/align]