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GRIZZLY COURSE
REGISTRATION
2020-2021
Use this information to make good decisions for completion of your diploma
requirements and preparation for your future.
Please access the Curriculum Guide and Scheduling presentations on the
Guidance Webpage.
The Ohio Department of Education website provides the most current
graduation requirements for each grade:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-RequirementsWHS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS – CLASS of 2021 & 2022
See the following website for more details:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements
DIPLOMA DIPLOMA (cont.)
21 Credits
Subject Credits *Math must include 1 unit of Algebra II or the
English 4 Equivalent of Algebra II.
*Math 4
**Science 3 **Science units must include 1 unit of biological
***Social Studies 2 Sciences and 1 unit of physical science.
Government ½
Economics ½ ***Social Studies units must include ½ unit of World
Health ½ History, ½ unit of American History, ½ unit of American
****Physical Education ½ Government, and ½ unit of Economics for three credits.
Technology ½
*****Electives 5½ ****Students using PE Exemption must take
additional ½ credit elective.
10 Community Service Hours (Senior Year).
*****5 ½ Elective units must include one or any
Take 7 end-of-course exams: Algebra I, combination of World Language, +Fine Arts,
Geometry, Biology, American History, Business, Career-Technical Education, Family &
American Government, English I and Consumer Sciences, and Technology OR English,
English II. Math, Science, and Social Studies courses not
otherwise required.
Meet one of the following three:
1. Earn a cumulative passing score of 18 pts. on +One unit of elective must be a Fine Art.
seven end-of-course exams. (Minimum of 4 pts. in (Students following a career-technical pathway
Math; 4 pts. in English; 6 pts. across Science & are exempted from Fine Arts requirement.)
Social Studies.)
2. Earn a remediation-free score on a nationally Students in the class of 2021 or 2022 may use
recognized college admission exam such as ACT these old requirements to qualify for graduation
or SAT. The State of Ohio will pay for all 11th or follow the newly developed requirements for
grade students in the Class of 2018 and beyond the class of 2023.
to take the exam free of charge.
3. Students earn 12 points through a State Board of
Education-approved, industry-recognized
credential or a state-issued license for practice in
a career and achieve a workforce readiness score
on the Work Keys assessment.WHS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS – Class of 2023 & Beyond
Class of 2021 and 2022 may also use this option
See the following website for more details:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements
DIPLOMA DIPLOMA (cont.)
21 Credits
Subject Credits *Math must include 1 unit of Algebra II or the
English 4 Equivalent of Algebra II.
*Math 4
**Science 3 **Science units must include 1 unit of biological
***Social Studies 2 Sciences and 1 unit of physical science.
Government ½
Economics ½ ***Social Studies units must include ½ unit of World
Health ½ History, ½ unit of American History, ½ unit of American
****Physical Education ½ Government, and ½ unit of Economics for three credits.
Technology ½
*****Electives 5½ ****Students using PE Exemption must take
additional ½ credit elective.
10 Community Service Hours (Senior Year).
*****5 ½ Elective units must include one or any
Earn a passing score on Algebra I and combination of World Language, +Fine Arts,
English II EOC tests (score TBD) Business, Career-Technical Education, Family &
Consumer Sciences, and Technology OR English,
Earn two of the following diploma seals. Math, Science, and Social Studies courses not
One of the two must be Ohio-designed. otherwise required.
o Ohio MeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
o Industry Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio) +One unit of elective must be a Fine Art.
o College- Ready Seal- ACT scores (Ohio) (Students following a career-technical pathway
o Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio) are exempted from Fine Arts requirement.)
o Citizenship Seal – AH and Gov EOCs (Ohio)
o Science Seal – Bio EOC (Ohio)
o Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
o Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio)
o Technology Seal (Ohio)
o Community Service Seal (Local)
o Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
o Student Engagement Seal (Local)
For more details and explanation of the diploma seals, Students who do not meet the passing score on the
visit the ODE site: EOC testing will be given remediation and retest. If
http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s- still short, counselors will work on additional ways to
Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-2021-and- demonstrate competency (Career Focused Activities,
beyond_Guidance-Document.pdf
Military Enlistment or College Credit Courses).Eng 1 Eng 2 (4 total) Bio (6 total Sc/SS) ACT Math ____________ (22)
(Gr. 10-12) ACT English __________ (18)
ACT Reading __________ (22)
Alg 1 Geom (4 total) US Hist Gov
WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2020 & BEYOND
GRADE 8 9 10 11 12
English (4)
Math (4) (Algebra 2)
Science (3)
Social Studies (3) Government (11)
Economics (12)
Health (1/2)
P.E. (1/2)
*Fine Arts (1) (Honors Diploma-1)
(1 needed or Career-Tech Pathway—Business or Practical Living, Computer Acct., Arch Design & Eng. Graphics)
Electives (5):
*Technology (1/2)
World Language (Honors Diploma-3)
Business Ed. /Technology
Family & Consumer Sciences
Design & Info Tech
Career-Technical Education
English, Math, Science, (Honors Diploma:
Social Studies (not required) Advanced Science
& SS required)
Yearly Credits Total /21
Honors: Academic Honors Diploma ______ Technical/Career Diploma _______
STEM Honors _______ Fine Arts __________ Social Science & Civic Engagement _________WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2023 & BEYOND
(Earn two of the following diploma seals)
Diploma Seals- One must be Ohio
designated Seal Requirements Earned
Meet requirements for readiness seal, including
Ohio MeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio) demonstration of work-readiness and professional
competency
Earn approved industry-recognized credential defined by state
Industry Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
of Ohio
Earn remediation free scores on the ACT or SAT. Current
College - Ready Seal (Ohio)
remediation free scores 22 Math, 22 Reading, 18 English
Provide evidence that student has enlisted in a branch of
Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio)
the U.S. Armed Forces.
Proficient scores on both American history and government
Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
EOC exams, Proficient AP score, CCP grade
Proficient score on the bio EOC, Proficient AP score, CCP
Science Seal (Ohio)
grade.
Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio) Earn one of five Honors diplomas outlined above or online
Meet the requirements and criteria, including proficiency
Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio) requirements on assessments in a World Language and
English.
Technology Seal (Ohio) CCP tech course, Proficient AP score on approved course
a) Complete 10 hours of community service during
Junior/Senior Year b) Service Hours need to be in
Community Service Seal (Local) Wadsworth or benefit the Wadsworth Community
c) Service Hours are done in a Non-Profit Organization or
Pre-Approved by the High School Administration
a) Student will successfully complete 3 art classes at
WHS grade of C or above. OR b) Student will
Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local) successfully complete 2 years of Choir or Band with a
grade of C or above. OR c) Student will participate in 3
drama performances.
Student will successfully complete 3 seasons of an extra-
curricular activity. In order to successfully complete the
Student Engagement Seal (Local)
season they must meet all requirements of the activity
and have the advisor sign off on the activity.Honors Diploma Criteria
Students must meet all but one of the criteria to qualify for an Honors Diploma, and any one of the criteria may be the one that
is not met. Dropping a course may impact your plans. See counselors with questions.
Criterion Academic Honors Diploma Career Tech Honors Diploma
English 4 credits 4 credits
Math 4 credits, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4 credits, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
and one other higher level course and one other higher level course
Science 4 credits, including two units of advanced 4 credits, including two units of advanced
science** science**
Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits
World Languages 3 credits of one world language, or no less 2 credits of one world language studied
than 2 credits of each of two world languages
studied
Fine Arts 1 unit N/A
Electives N/A 4 credits of Career-Technical minimum
GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT/WorkKeys 27 ACT/1280 SAT 27 ACT/1280 SAT/WorkKeys (6 Reading for
Information & 6 Applied Mathematics)
Field Experience N/A Complete a field experience and document
the experience in a portfolio specific to the
student’s area of focus
Portfolio N/A Develop a comprehensive portfolio of work
based on the student’s field experience or a
topic related to the student’s area of focus
that is reviewed and validated by external
experts
Additional Assessment N/A Earn an industry-recognized credential or
achieve proficiency benchmark for
appropriate Ohio Career/Technical
Competency Assessment or equivalentHonors Diploma options for STEM, Arts, or Social Science & Civic Engagement.
Students must meet all but one of the criteria to qualify for an Honors Diploma, and any one of the criteria may be the one that
is not met. Refer to Ohio Department of Education website: search Honors Diploma for latest criteria.
Criterion STEM Honors Diploma Arts Honors Diploma Social Science & Civic
(includes dance, Engagement Honors Diploma
drama/theatre, music, and
visual art)
English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Math 5 credits, Algebra I, Geometry, 4 credits, Algebra I, Geometry, 4 credits, Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, and one other higher Algebra II, and one other higher Algebra II, and one other higher
level course level course level course
Science 5 credits, including two units of 3 credits, including 1 units of 3 credits, including two units of
advanced science** advanced science advanced science
Social Studies 3 credits 3 credits 5 credits
World Languages 3 credits of one world language, 3 credits of one world language, 3 credits of one world language,
or no less than 2 credits of each or no less than 2 credits of each or no less than 2 credits of each
of two world languages studied of two world languages studied of two world languages studied
Fine Arts 1 unit 4 units 1 unit
Electives 2 credits with a focus in STEM 2 credits with a focus in fine 3 credits with a focus in social
courses arts course work sciences and/or civics
GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT/WorkKeys 27 ACT/1280 SAT 27 ACT/1280 SAT 27 ACT/1280 SAT
Field Experience Complete a field experience and Complete a field experience and Complete a field experience and
document the experience in a document the experience in a document the experience in a
portfolio specific to the portfolio specific to the portfolio specific to the
student’s area of focus student’s area of focus student’s area of focus
** ** **
Portfolio Develop a comprehensive Develop a comprehensive Develop a comprehensive
portfolio of work based on the portfolio of work based on the portfolio of work based on the
student’s field experience or a student’s field experience or a student’s field experience or a
topic related to the student’s topic related to the student’s topic related to the student’s
area of focus that is reviewed area of focus that is reviewed area of focus that is reviewed
and validated by external and validated by external and validated by external
experts** experts experts
** **
Additional N/A N/A N/A
Assessment
*the 5th math and science credit **Advanced science refers to
may be fulfilled by a single courses that are inquiry-based
qualifying course with laboratory experiences and
align with the 11/12th grade
standards (or above) or with an
AP science course, or with an
entry-level college course
(clearly preparing students for a
college freshman-level science
class, such as anatomy, botany,
or astronomy)
Full Details listed on the Ohio Department of Ed website:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Honors-DiplomasRequired Student Load:
Students in grades 9-11 must carry a minimum of 6 classes per semester. Students should earn a
minimum of 5 ¼ credits by the end of 9th grade, 10 ½ credits by the end of 10th grade, and 15 ¾
credits by the end of 11th grade. Seniors in good standing enrolled in AP, College Credit Plus, or a
combination of both at Wadsworth High School may enroll in a minimum of 5 class periods each
semester. Refer to the Course Registration Guide for recommended
courses for the college-bound student and career-technical student (posted on web site).
Eligibility for extra curricular programs:
Students must pass the equivalent of 5 units of credit during one grading period and maintain a
minimum of 1.7 GPA to be eligible to participate in school programs the next grading period.
Guidelines:
Teachers will circle one course and initial recommendation: English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, World Language, and Art if applicable, please write course name and number in the spaces
in the box at the bottom of the course selection sheet.
There will not be any changes in course selection after April 1 without talking to your
counselor. There will be NO CHANGES in schedules after May 22.
You must schedule 1 credit of alternates.
You can only have one study hall per semester. After the school year begins, you may drop a
course to have a study hall, but you may not add a first semester course. Seniors may have
early release or late arrival instead of a study hall.
Counselors will collect this worksheet with parent signature on the following dates:*
Freshman—February 5 & 6
Sophomores—February 13, 14 & 18
Juniors—February 10, 11 & 12
You should follow teacher recommendations in your course selections. Parental/Teacher overrides
may be available in certain courses and must be signed if recommendations are not followed. If a
student overrides, he or she may not be permitted to level change after the
course begins.
*Students who do not meet the deadline may not be scheduled into the classes they select.Guidelines for Scheduling Career-Technical Programs:
Please schedule the number of periods that are listed below. The deadline for Career-Technical
applications is January 31, 2020
Junior Programs Senior Programs
Animal Care and Science 1 (4 periods, arrive during Animal Care and Science 2 (3 periods- leave at the
4th study hall) end of 5A, include Science)
Adv. to Nursing 1 (4 periods w/Science & 5B travel Nursing Assistant (3 periods- if include Eng.)
*short B lunch or C lunch)
Athletic Health Care 1 (4 periods w/Science Adv. to Nursing 2 (3 periods- leave at the end of 5A)
*arrive during 4th SH)
Auto 1 (3 periods) Athletic Health Care 2 (3 periods- leave at the
end of 5A)
Business Mgt. 1 (2 periods & 5B travel Auto 2 (3 periods- begins during 5B)
*short B lunch or C lunch)
Carpentry 1 (3 periods ) Business Mgt. 2 (3 periods + internship arrive during
3rd SH) *****Early release (2 periods) for job
Culinary Arts 1(4 periods with 5B travel Carpentry 2 (3 periods- begins during 5B)
*short B lunch or C lunch)
Network Systems & Cyber Security 1 (3 periods, Culinary Arts 2 (4 periods & IE, includes English)
includes 3rd SH)
Cosmetology 1 (4 periods w/Science & 5B travel Network Systems & Cyber Security 2 (2 periods &
*short B lunch or C lunch) 5B travel
*short B lunch or C lunch)
Criminal Science Tech. 1 (4 periods, arrive during Cosmetology 2 (4 periods & IE)
4th SH)
Eng. Design & Tech. 1 (2 periods + internship) Criminal Science Technology 2 (3 periods- leave at
the end of 5A)
Fire/EMT 1 (4 periods w/Science and English Eng. Design & Tech. 2 (2 periods + internship)
*arrive during 4th SH)
Machine Tech 1 (4 periods, *arrive during Fire/EMT 2 (4 periods & IE)
4th SH)
Marketing Ed. (1 period) Machine Tech 2 (3 periods- leave at the end of 5A)
Masonry/Building 1 (4 periods, *arrive during Marketing Education (2 periods)
4th SH)
Media 1 (2 periods + internship) Masonry/Building Trades 2 (3 periods- leave at the
end of 5A)
Programming, Design & Robotics 1 (2 periods + Media 2 (2 periods + internship)
internship)
Advanced Programming & Engineering (1 pd) Programming, Design & Robotics 2 (2 periods
+ internship)
Welding (Stark) (2 periods, includes study hall) Welding (Stark) (2 periods, 3rd-4th arrive during 5B)
Career-Technical programs have a selection process due to high demand. Students will be notified in mid-February.
All new applicants should create a Wadsworth only schedule with an alternate Career Tech schedule- unless notified
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