Graduation marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Ohio’s graduation requirements are designed to ensure that students are prepared for success after high school. Multiple pathways are available for earning a diploma, giving students opportunities to gain experiences that prepare them for college, careers, or military service. Schools will partner with students to plan pathways that align with their goals while meeting state graduation expectations.

Graduation requirements consist of three key components:

1. Course Completion

   • Students will satisfy Ohio’s and Bay Village City School District's curriculum requirements. Students will complete a minimum 28 units, with specific units required in each content area.

2. Demonstrating Competency

   • Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities, their ACT or SAT scores, or military enlistment.

3. Demonstrating Readiness (Seals)

   • Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two diploma seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, and leadership and reasoning skills.