Graduation Requirements

OHIO MEANS JOBS SEAL 

The OhioMeansJob Readiness Seal can be earned by demonstrating proficiency in each of 15 identified professional skills. Students work with a mentor on these skills across a minimum of two of the three environments of school, work, or in the community. Completion will be tracked in Schoolinks 

Visit the Ohio Department of Education site for more information. Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL SEAL 

The Industry-Recognized Credential seal can be earned by completing a 12-point industry-recognized credential program through Eastland-Fairfield Career Center or New Albany High School. Students will upload their results into Schoolinks. 

COLLEGE READY SEAL -exam-based 

College Ready Seal can be earned in one of two ways 

1. Earning a remediation-free score on the SAT* (480 Reading/Writing, 530 Math) 

2. Earning a remediation-free score on the ACT. (18 Eng, 22 Read, 22 Math) 

*All students take the SAT as a Junior at New Albany High School 

MILITARY ENLISTMENT SEAL 

The Military Enlistment Seal can be earned by showing evidence of enlistment in a branch of the armed services. Enlistment forms will be uploaded to Schoolinks in Military Enlistment Experience Tracking. 

CITIZENSHIP SEAL -exam or course/grade based or a combination of exam scores and/or Grades: 

The Citizenship Seal can be earned in multiple ways: 

1. Earning a score of proficient on the end of course exams in both American History & US Govt 

2. Earning a score of proficient (3 or higher) on an AP Social Studies exam (AP US History, AP Government) 

3. Earning a “B” or higher in an appropriate College Credit Plus course ( examples: American History CSCC, Quest for Justice KC) or both American History & US Government. 

SCIENCE SEAL exam or course/grade based 

The Science Seal can be earned in multiple ways: 

1. Earn a score of proficient or higher on the Ohio State Test in Biology; 

2. Earn a score of 2 or higher on an Advanced Placement Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science test; 

3. Earn a “B” or higher in a College Credit Plus science course; or 

4. Earn a “B” or higher in an advanced science course (examples: Chemistry, Ecology, Physics, etc.) 

HONORS DIPLOMA SEAL 

The Honors Diploma seal can be earned by fulfilling the requirements of one of six honors diplomas defined by the state. These diplomas include: 

1. Academic Honors Diploma; 

2. Career-Tech Honors Diploma; 

3. International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma; 

4. STEM Honors Diploma; 

5. Arts Honors Diploma; or the 

6. Civics and Social Sciences Honors Diploma. 

SEAL OF BILITERACY 

New Albany High School is pleased to offer our senior students the opportunity to earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy. This program recognizes students who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and another foreign language. In addition to the Seal of Biliteracy’s link to graduation requirements, earning this prestigious honor will demonstrate a student’s commitment to bilingualism, potentially gaining more opportunities for employment and bringing a greater understanding of other world cultures. New Albany High School seniors will have the opportunity to earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in English and in a foreign language through the guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Education. The assessment will be offered twice this school year, once in October as well as once in the spring.

Any questions about this recognition program or the registration process can be directed to Elizabeth Kittle, Global Languages Department Chair (kittle.1@napls.us) or Assistant Principal Jennifer Rehm (rehm.3@napls.us).

TECHNOLOGY SEAL 

The Technology seal can be earned in three ways 

1. Earning a score of proficient in Advanced Placement Computer Science 

2. Earning a “B” or higher in an appropriate College Credit Plus technology course 

3. Earning a 1.0 technology credit for a full year course or by combining 2 semester technology courses listed on pages 18-25. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE SEAL 

Community Service seal can be earned by completing sixty (60) hours of community service, which includes 25 hours already required for graduation. 

1. Community Service Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization; 

2. Must be pre-approved by the district community service liaison. The proposal will be submitted through Schoolinks; 

3. Upon completion of the hours, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and the community 

4. All completed hours are submitted and verified through our online system, Schoolinks. 

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS SEAL 

The Fine and Performing Arts seal can be earned by: 

1. Completing two credits of any visual or performing arts course; or 

2. Students may substitute one (1) course credit with completing a full season of an extracurricular program associated with the New Albany visual or performing arts departments. 

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SEAL 

The Student Engagement seal can be earned by completing at least two of the following: 

1. Completion of one (district-approved) sports season (repeatable); 

2. Completion of one (district-approved) performance or production (repeatable); and/or 

3. Completion of 30 hours of participation in a (district-sponsored or school-recognized) club 

4. All Students must log their participation hours in Schoolinks for submission and approval of the program advisor or coach for verification.