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on nationally standardized assessments;
(2) Attain a minimum cumulative performance score set by the State
Board on the end-of-course examinations; or
(3) Attain a passing score, set by the State Board, on a nationally
recognized job skills assessment and obtain either an industry-
recognized credential or a state agency- or board-issued license for
practice in a specific vocation.
Ohio’s achievement assessments are to be administered in accordance
with the following schedule:
English language arts: grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Mathematics: grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Social studies: grades 4 and 6
Science: grades 5 and 8
The average score for each of these assessments and the average for
each of the subject areas of English language arts and mathematics at
the high school will form the basis for the school and district
performance index
.
Any school district with a three-year graduation rate of less than 75% is
required to administer a practice copy of the Ohio Graduation Test to all
students entering ninth grade prior to July 1, 2014. The practice test
must be “of comparable length to the actual test.” It appears that the
printing and scoring of this practice test will be the responsibility of the
local school district.
Students who are receiving special education services are not
exempted from achievement testing. However, disabled students may
be given the test with accommodations. Not more than 1% of the
students scheduled to take a test at a given grade level can be given an
alternate assessment. (Annually, the State Board of Education may
petition the United States Department of Education for a higher
percentage for the alternative assessment.)
Also exempted from English language arts tests are “limited English
proficient” (LEP) students, who are defined as students who have been
enrolled in United States schools for less than one full school year.
However, a board of education may not prohibit an “English-limited”
student from taking an achievement test. Such LEP students may take
any test “with appropriate accommodations, as determined by the
department.”
A board of education may retain a student who does not take a required
proficiency or achievement test.
Individuals over the age of 21 who do not have a high school diploma
may receive credit hours toward a diploma for work or life experiences
pursuant to rules adopted by the state board as required by ORC
Section 3313.611. The work experience may include volunteer work, or
any other work that would provide adequate knowledge, or the
completion of academic, vocational or self-improvement courses offered
by a chartered or non-public school or any other educational institution.
In addition, individuals aged 22 or older may also earn a diploma
through a joint vocational school district that operates an adult education
program. This pathway, termed the “competency-based educational
program,” permits the student to enroll for two consecutive years. The
student can receive credit based on demonstrations and assessments
of their learning rather than the amount of time spent studying a subject.
The emphasis is on accelerated learning and additional instructional
support, as needed.
3301.0710
3301.03
3301.0711
3301.0711
3301.0711 (E)
3313.611
3317.23