• In the state of Ohio, high school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an Academic Honors Diploma. High-level coursework, college and career readiness tests and real-world experiences challenge students. 

    Students must meet all but one of the following criteria.  Students must meet general graduation requirements to qualify for honors diplomas.

      

    ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

    Math 4 units
    Science 4 units, including 2 units of advanced science
    Social Studies 4 units
    World Languages 3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languages studied
    Fine Arts 1 unit
    GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
    ACT/SAT ACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higher

     

  • High School Guidance Counselors

    Ryan McClellan

    Grades 9 and 10

    rmcclellan@columbus.k12.oh.us

    Jathiya Abdullah-Simmons

    Grades 11 and 12

    jabdullahsimmons@columbus.k12.oh.us