Students have the following options to earn Competency:

Earn a passing score on Algebra I (684) and ELA II (684) Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs). Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not meet competency after a retake, they must meet one of the alternative options below:

Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
- Foundational
  - Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
  - Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
  - Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
  - Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
- Supporting
  - Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
  - Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
  - Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

West Jefferson High School

Graduation Requirements

First - Earn 21 Credits

Second - Competency

Third - Readiness