J. Credit Flexibility Plan Option

Each student is also required to keep a portfolio of his/her accomplishments. The School’s Graduation Committee and Director review the portfolio on behalf of the Board of Directors before the student is deemed ready for graduation.

D. Progress Reports

Invictus High School uses a Complete/Incomplete grading system. Progress Reports are issued to each student every sixteen (16) weeks and are generally distributed in October, February and June. Progress Reports can be requested by parents or guardians at any time.

E. Grade Levels

At this School, the following requirements are in place for students to be promoted to the next grade level:

Promotion to 10th grade: 6 credits total

Promotion to 11th grade: 12 credits total

Promotion to 12th grade: Student will be promoted to 12th grade when they complete one of the following: ● All Invictus graduation requirements ● Proficient equivalent scores on all state-required tests

F. Conferences/Open House

Conferences are strongly encouraged throughout the year. Parents/legal guardians may be contacted to meet with instructors and the student at least once a trimester. The School encourages parents to request a conference at any time. Particularly during the completion of Student Success Plans.

G. Transferring Credits

Student credits from former high schools do transfer to Invictus High School. A “Request for Records” will be sent to the student’s school. If a student has an official transcript, it is recommended that he/she attach it to the initial application or submit it to the main office.

Note: An official transcript has a raised seal. Invictus High School must have an official transcript in order for a student to graduate.

H. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options/College Credit Plus

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options are available for interested students. More information on these options can be obtained through your Invictus High School Director.

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I. Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, a student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Achieve all of the academic credits required by the state of Ohio: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements 2. Pass all required state assessments - generally either the Ohio Graduation Tests or the Ohio End of

Course Tests, depending upon your graduating class. *In lieu of these testing requirements, students may complete a set of industry credentials and achieve the requisite score on the WorkKeys test to fulfill the requirement to demonstrate work-readiness.

3. Fulfill the student’s Invictus High School Learning Plan

4. Pass an exit interview with School’s Graduation Committee *These requirements are subject to change if the State of Ohio changes the graduation requirements.

Students should consult with the School to learn of future changes.

Academic Credits Required:

Subject Class of 2010-2013 Ohio Core Beginning with class of 2014

English Language Arts Mathematics 4 3 4 4

Science Social Studies 3 3 3 3

Health ½ ½

Physical Education ½ ½

Technology/Arts/Foreign Language/Business 1

Electives 5 5* Other Requirements: Students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy and complete at least two semesters of fine arts (can be completed 7-12)

*Includes the equivalent of 1 credit of Technology/Arts/Foreign Language/Business or other core area course beyond the above-listed requirements.

The new Ohio Core graduation requirements will be followed for students who are first-time freshmen in the school year 2010-2011. Components of the Ohio Core requirements include Algebra II or equivalent as part of the math requirement, Financial Literacy and Economics as part of another course or as a standalone course, and 2 semesters of Fine Arts in grades 7-12. Ohio Core also requires that Science is taught with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. In addition to the previous Science requirement of 1 credit of Physical Science and 1 credit of Life Science, 1 credit of Advanced Science is now required. The previous requirement of ½ credit of American History and ½ credit of American Government are both included in the Ohio Core requirement for Social Studies.

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