The following chart outlines the new
requirements that graduates in the Class of 2011 need to complete in
order to receive an honors diploma.
The
information is also outlined on page 17 of the 2009-2010 Logan Elm
High School Handbook for Students and Parents and on page 5 of the
Logan Elm High School Scheduling Booklet. If you have any questions
about the requirements feel free to call the Logan Elm Guidance
Department or Administration at 474-7503.
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Comparison
of Diplomas with Honors Criteria
Students
need to fulfill all but one criterion for any of the
following Diplomas with Honors |
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Subject |
High School
Academic Diploma with Honors Graduating Classes
2010 and Before |
High School
Academic Diploma with Honors Graduating Classes 2011 and
Beyond |
Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for Graduating
Classes 2010 and Before |
Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for Graduating
Classes 2011 and Beyond |
|
English |
4 units |
4 units |
4 units,
which may include one unit of applied communication |
4 units |
|
Mathematics |
3 units,
including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or a
three-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent
content |
4 units,
including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent
and another higher level course or a four-year sequence
of courses that contain equivalent content |
3 units,
including Algebra and Geometry, or a sequence of courses
that contain equivalent content |
4 units,
including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent
and another higher level course or a four-year sequence
of courses that contain equivalent content |
|
Science |
3 units,
which develop the concepts for physical, life, and earth
and space sciences |
4 units,
including physics and chemistry |
3 units,
which develop the concepts for physical, life, and earth
and space sciences |
4 units,
including physics and chemistry |
|
Social Studies |
3 units |
4 units |
3 units |
4 units |
|
Foreign Language |
3 units,
including at least 2 units in each language studied |
3 units,
including at least 2 units in each language studied |
2 units,
or 2 units of business/technology, or one unit each |
Not counted toward
requirements |
|
Fine Arts |
1 unit |
1 unit |
May be counted toward
requirements under Electives |
Not counted toward
requirements |
|
Career-Technical |
Not counted toward
requirements, and may not be used to meet requirements |
Not counted toward
requirements, and may not be used to meet requirements |
3 units
in the vocational or technical education curriculum |
Now counted in Electives |
|
Electives |
Either
1 unit of
business/technology and
2 units of
above or 3
units of the above subject, not including
career-technical |
Not counted toward
requirements |
2 units
of above categories, including fine arts |
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. |
|
Grade Point Average |
3.5 on a
4.0 scale |
3.5 on a
4.0 scale |
3.5 on a
4.0 scale |
3.5 on a
4.0 scale |
|
ACT/SAT Score [excluding
scores from the writing sections]* |
27 ACT /
1210 SAT |
27 ACT /
1210 SAT |
27 ACT /
1210 SAT |
27 ACT /
1210 SAT |
|
Additional Assessment |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Complete a career passport
that reflects achievement of the occupational
proficiency benchmark established for the Ohio
vocational competency assessment or the equivalent |
Achieve proficiency benchmark
established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical
Competency Assessment or equivalent |
*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be
included in the calculation of this score.
½ unit physical education**
½ unit health
½ unit in American history
½ unit in government
**SB 311 allows school districts to adopt a policy exempting students who participate in athletics, marching band or cheerleading for two full seasons from the physical education requirement.