What is an Honors Diploma?
High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an Academic Honors Diploma. High-level coursework, college and career readiness tests and real-world experiences challenge students. Many selective colleges prefer to admit students who have taken more rigorous coursework than the general high school graduation requirements.
Students must meet all but one of the following criteria. Students must meet general graduation requirements to qualify for honors diplomas. Completion of these criteria will result in a special distinction at graduation as well as a specific seal on a student’s high school transcript.
Although the most common Honors Diploma achieved is the Academic Honors Diploma, the state has published criteria for 5 additional Honors Diplomas as well.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Honors-Diplomas
** Please review these criteria with your School Counselor before the end of Sophomore year to ensure on track progress towards completion.
ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA |
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Math |
4 units |
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Science |
4 units, including 2 units of advanced science |
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Social Studies |
4 units |
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World Languages |
3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languages studied |
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Fine Arts |
1 unit |
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GPA |
3.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted GPA) |
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ACT/SAT |
ACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higher |
**Science: All College Credit Plus and AP classes count as Advanced Science. Not all Crestwood courses count as advanced science. Please check with your School Counselor when scheduling these courses.