Graduation Requirements
Sidney High School is committed to supporting students, ensuring their success in our classrooms and beyond. Our mission guides our work to support every student so that they successfully complete graduation requirements. Students are encouraged to carefully plan a program of studies that will assist them in reaching their educational and occupational goals.
Due to changes in state law, Ohio introduced new graduation requirements for students in the classes of 2023 and beyond. Sidney High School makes every effort to keep students and parents informed about the status of progress toward completing the necessary coursework for graduation requirements. Each student must meet the requirements of three parts to graduate.
The changes are focused on these three areas:
- Fulfill Course Requirements — earn a minimum of twenty-one (21) credits in specific subjects.
- Show Competency —earn a minimum score on two specific end-of-course exams, or pursue alternate options after two attempts on the state exams
- Show Readiness — choose a Pathway and earn Seals that allow students to demonstrate one or more of the following: academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, social and emotional competencies, or learner and reasoning skills.
We're committed to clearly communicating with students and families about these requirements and the options available.