Scheduling Resources

DEMONSTRATE  COMPETENCY by earning a passing score on Ohio’s high school Algebra I and English II tests. Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once.  

• Ohio’s state-designed assessments will be used at the high school level beginning with the Class of 2018.
• Performance on tests earn points to meet graduation requirements. All state-designed assessments will be taken online.
• A nationally standardized readiness assessment (ACT) will be administered in spring of the 11th grade, and will be used as a readiness assessment to determine college and career readiness.  

RETAKING STATE TESTS
Students who score below competency (684) on the Algebra 1 and/or ELA 2 end-of-course exams will retest until competency is met in each area.

Highest score counts
The highest score a student gets on a test will count. For example, if a student retakes an end-of-course exam, or if he or she takes the college admissions test before or after it is offered by the state, the student’s highest recorded score will count.

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO MEET THE STATE TESTING REQUIREMENT

Industry credential and workforce readiness: (This option available through Springfield Career Technical Center-CTC) Earn a minimum of 12 points by receiving a State Board of Education- approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and earn a 13 on WorkKeys, a work-readiness test. The state of Ohio will pay one time for you to take the WorkKeys test.
 
College and career readiness test: Earn the “remediation-free” scores* on either:

ACT  English - 18 or higher; Mathematics - 22 or higher; Reading - 22 or higher
 (taken in 11th grade as part of state testing)
SAT  Writing - 430 or higher Mathematics - 520 or higher Reading - 450 or higher
 

Ohio's Graduation Requirements

Demonstrating Readiness | Graduation Seals

LOCALLY DESIGNED SEALS* 

• Community Service Seal - Complete a 60 Hour community service project 
• Fine and Performing Arts Seal - Earn two credits of Fine Arts or one credit of Fine Arts and 60 hours of Fine Arts participation 
• Student Engagement Seal - Participate in at least one student club, organization, or sport in each of two school years 
  *Pending approval by the NELSD Board of Education 

NELSD LOCAL GRADUATION SEALS 

NELSD FINE ARTS SEAL CRITERIA (3 Pathways) 

1. 2 Fine Arts Credits 
   a. Band 
   b. Choir 
   c. Art 
   d. Yearbook 
   e. Video Tech 
2. 1 Fine Art Credit and 60 hours of approved Fine Art Participation 
   a. Marching Band (if not receiving course credit for Band) 
   b. Indoor Percussion 
   c. Musical/Play 
   d. Music Lessons or Performances 
   e. Dance Lessons or Performances 
   f. Outside Art Courses or Experiences 
   g. Other participation as pre-approved by Administration 
3. CCP Approved Course 

NELSD COMMUNITY SERVICE SEAL 

1. 60 Hours of community service 
   a. Pre-approved Community Service Plan 
   b. Follow directions as outlined in Community Service Plan 

NELSD STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SEAL 

1. Participation in at least one student group, extracurricular or sport in each of two school years. 
   a. Can be different activities over the two years 
   b. Includes all NELSD athletics 
   i. Must complete athletic season in good standing
   c. Includes all recognized clubs and organizations 
   d. Must participate in 70% of club meetings and activities 
    

Ohio Honors Diplomas

What are Honors Diplomas?
High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an honors diploma. To meet honors diploma requirements, students challenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences.

Ohio students have the opportunity to choose to pursue one of six honors diplomas:

1. Academic Honors Diploma
2. International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma
3. Career Tech Honors Diploma
4. STEM Honors Diploma
5. Arts Honors Diploma*
   *includes dance, drama/theatre, music and visual art.
6. Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma 

What is new for students in the class of 2026 and beyond?
For each honors diploma, the goal of the stakeholders was to better align the new honors diplomas to the new high school graduation requirements. As such, changes will be found to better align to key concepts of customization and ability for students to reflect their strengths.

• Equal number of requirements for each honors diploma​
• Addition of state and local seals that align to specific honors diplomas​
• Additional requirements listed for courses beyond standard graduation requirements ​
• Addition of “Student Strength Replacement” option for all honors diplomas
• Addition of “Experiential Learning” option for all honors diplomas

Overview of the honors diploma requirements for the class of 2026 and beyond. 

The Instructional Material Center (IMC) is the school library at the PreK-12 Northeastern Campus. It is a place for reading, study, reference work and building information technology and literacy skills. The IMC Staff is eager to assist students in finding “a good book to read”, storytime, technology skills, assist with project-based learning, locate resources to complete assignments including online databases as well as traditional print information. As the collections combined in the new facility there will be over 15,000+ books housed in the IMC for students and staff.  Books and materials will be loaned for a two-week period. There are no fines levied for overdue materials; however, students are charged for lost or damaged items.
       
INFOhio.org is a valuable website filled with databases covering a variety of subjects and age ranges from preschool to college bound resources. These publicly funded resources are open to all Ohio K-12 students and educators. INFOhio can be accessed from any online computer; however, use outside of the school does require a district username and password, which is available in the IMC. The IMC Staff is happy to help with any guidance for accessing and using these valuable resources.

Students who participate in the College Credit Plus program may contact the Library Media Specialist regarding textbook and academic resources needed for registered coursework.

Learning to access these valuable tools in education builds lifelong skills for career development and community engagement.
 

What am I going to do with my life?

OhioMeansJobs connects school and students’ futures. Do you have big dreams? You can start to see how school connects with future work. OhioMeansJobs K-12 is an exciting, robust online tool that puts this information at your fingertips. The site guides you through job and career exploration based on interests. It is a no-cost career planning resource that focuses on job opportunities as well as education and training options available in Ohio. Take a tour and get started at : https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/omj/home. 

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics has information on careers including current trends and emerging careers. www.bls.gov 

Education Planner has information on careers, including videos and odd jobs for the future. Tools for self-assessment, learning styles, study habits and character. Information on college readiness including courses and ACT/SAT testing is also included plus financial aid and scholarship information. This site also has a section for parents. www.educationplanner.org 

O*Net Interest Profiler-Career Search tool is a good career tool. https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip 

COLLEGE NIGHT (TENTATIVE INFORMATION)

Date: Late September/Early October annually Place: Hollenbeck-Bayley Center Time: 7:00 PM 

REPRESENTATIVES FROM OVER 50 COLLEGES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TALK WITH YOU AND PROVIDE INFORMATION. (Exact date and time will be announced in the fall.) 

Several College Fairs are held throughout the Miami Valley during the fall. They are a good way to meet with representatives from many schools as well as gather printed information. Financial Aid Night will be scheduled in the fall as well. 

ACT & SAT DATES & INFORMATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

• ACT: www.actstudent.org
• SAT: www.collegeboard.com

NOTE: Students will take the ACT in the spring of the junior year as part of the state assessment program, at no cost to the student unless they have completed the Opt Out form.

NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Do you want to play at an NAIA college or university?  The NAIA requires all student-athletes who have never played a championship sport in the NAIA to have their eligibility determined before they can play.  For more information and to register visit the NAIA Eligibility Center by clicking here.

NCAA College Athletic Eligibility Requirements 
Any student planning to participate in college athletics in Division I or Division II must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. The NCAA Clearinghouse determines athletic eligibility. Students and parents should become familiar with these requirements as early as possible in their high school careers. Students are encouraged to apply to the Clearinghouse online at the NCAA Clearinghouse by clicking here during the summer preceding their senior year. Downloaded forms should be signed and given to the Guidance Office. Please note the NCAA Clearinghouse charges an application fee. 
 

College Entrance Requirements

Colleges today are relying on the student to prove to the admissions officers that he/she is the kind of student the college is seeking. The best proof a student can provide is an academic record of good grades. Another consideration is the student’s performance/score(s) on college entrance exams (ACT/SAT). Colleges look at other factors including rigor of curriculum, maturity and stability, creative ability in some field, potential for leadership, a sense of responsibility and academic motivation or desire to learn. 

College admissions officers use college entrance exams in two ways. First, they are used to compare students from all states and all schools. Second, they provide accountability or a check on the high school record. 

General Information for College-Bound Students

1. College-bound students should take the ACT test in the spring of their junior year. In Ohio, ALL juniors take the ACT as part of state testing in the spring at no cost to the student unless they have completed the opt-out form. The scores from the ACT are  college reportable and can be used to meet college admission requirements. Scores are automatically sent to Northeastern High School and will appear on the student’s transcript. Students may select up to four (4) colleges/agencies to receive their scores from the state testing of the ACT. 
2. Students may begin taking the ACT, at their own expense, at any point they want to test. To register for a national test date online at www.actstudent.org. Cost to the student is approximately $60 per test date. 
3. Students should be prepared to begin applying to colleges before November 1 of their senior year. 
4. All families of college bound students should consider filling out the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1st of the senior year. 
5. General requirements for unconditional college admission at state-supported schools in Ohio (contact the college/university for specific information): 

• 4 credits/units of English including English 9 and English 10 
• 4 credits/units of math including algebra I, geometry and algebra II 
• 3 credits/units of social studies  3 credits/units of science 
• 2 credits/units of foreign language (same language) 
• 1 credit/unit of fine arts (visual or performing arts) 

6. Contact your college or university regarding their recommendations about Advancement Placement testing and College Credit Plus course transferability. 

How Colleges Select Students 

College admissions officers consider the following when selecting students: 

• The student’s high school academic record. 
• The type of course work pursued by the student during high school. 
• Noticeable improvement by the student in scholastic achievement from year to year. 
• ACT/SAT scores. 
• Teacher and/or Counselor ratings on the student’s personality and character. 
• Student’s social media accounts. 
• Indication of the student’s special ability in leadership, music or art. 
• Service to the school by the student. 
• Service to the community by the student. 
• Student’s involvement in extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, drama, etc.) 
• Attendance record and personal profile of the student. 
• Accuracy and neatness of college application. 
• Letters of recommendation. 
• Student essay and/or personal interview (if required) 
   

Based on the most recent trends by college admission officers and our own experiences, we are recommending that a student take AT LEAST the following courses if they plan to attend a four-year college or university after graduation. These are MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS--not absolute requirements nor a guarantee for acceptance to a college. All courses must be college preparatory level if they are to count toward college admission requirements. Some colleges may require an ACT writing score. 

• English - 4 units 
• Mathematics - 4 units (not including 8th grade Algebra) 
• Science - 3 units (not including 9th grade required science) 
• Social Studies - 3 units 
• Foreign Language - 2 units (must be 2 units of same language) 
• Fine Arts - 1 unit 

The IDEAL curriculum for admission to a college as well as to PREPARE the student for success at the college level would be: 

• English - 4 units (college prep/advanced/CCP recommended) 
• Mathematics - 4 units (college prep/advanced/CCP recommended) 
• Science - 4 units (college prep/advanced/CCP recommended) 
• Social Studies - 3 units (Advanced/AP/CCP recommended) 
• World Language - 3 units of the same language (or 2 units of 2 different languages) 
• Fine Arts - 1 unit 
   

The following suggested course sequence is for those students who plan on attending a four year college or university. When selecting your courses consider those majors you are interested in studying in college and make necessary modifications. 

This course sequence is for those students who are not planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or do not wish to attend the Career Center. Students should select elective courses that will be of value in their future plans. 

Students who have not decided on their future plans are encouraged to work with their guidance counselor in an attempt to formulate their plans for the future. 
 

I. This course sequence is designed for those students who would like to start obtaining skills that will allow them to enter the job market or to pursue further training in colleges, universities or technical schools. This can be accomplished by taking courses at The Springfield-Clark Technology Center (CTC). 
The number of students admitted into each program is limited. There is no guarantee that students will be selected for their first choice. Attendance, interest, and behavior, in addition to grades, are considered in the selection process. 

II. The following course sequence is for those students planning to pursue Tech Prep program at CTC. 

Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Foreign Languages are not taught at the Springfield-Clark CTC. Therefore it is recommended that Health, Physical Education and Fine Arts be taken in the 9th and/or 10th grades. If a World Language is desired, it also should be taken in the 9th and 10th grades. 

In the 11th and 12th grades, students will attend the Springfield-Clark CTC full-time in the area they select. Students attending the Springfield-Clark CTC will have 3 Periods per day, per year to complete academic requirements. Those three periods will be used to complete core graduation credit requirements: English (2); Math (2); Science (1); and Social Studies/Government (1). 

SPRINGFIELD-CLARK CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
Your Path to Success! 

The primary goal of the Springfield-Clark CTC is to assist students in obtaining skills that will allow them to enter the job market or to pursue further training in colleges, universities or technical schools. The CTC offers a variety of programs that provide career-related training. To better serve the education and career development needs of the students at Springfield Clark CTC, the administration has re-structured the classes and assembled them into specific schools. The schools are as follows: 

• The School of Manufacturing, Transportation, Engineering, and Construction (M-TEC) 
• The School of Information Technology, Education, Communications and Hospitality (I-TECH)
• The School of Health & Human Services (HHS) 

CTC Schedule Options 
The CTC offers both full-day and half-day programs. Half-day programs allow students to attend the career center for half of the school day and complete academic classes at their associate school. Some associate high schools provide transportation to and from the career center. 

Apprenticeship Option 
Apprenticeships are available in virtually every career-related program offered at the career center. Apprentices are paid wages while participating employers teach them real-life work skills on the job site. Students attend academic and related classes at the career center and participate in co-op, work-site learning in coordination with the apprenticeship. 

Academics 
In addition to learning career-related skills students may also take English, Government, History, Math and Science courses. We offer both general and advanced academics like CP English, Chemistry, Algebra II, Physics and Calculus. Academic courses teach concepts that are directly related to a student’s technical program and fulfill requirements for graduation and college admission. 

Credits 
Students at the career center may earn up to fourteen credits toward graduation depending on the program in which they choose to enroll. 

College Credit at CTC 
CTC has articulation agreements with Clark State Community College, Northwestern College, Columbus State Community College, The Nashville Auto-Diesel College, and Sinclair Community College to name a few. These articulation agreements allow students to earn college credit while attending the career center. Post-secondary options are available to students who qualify. The first step to qualify is attend your home school’s College Credit Plus (CCP) informational meeting and submit a a completed “Intent to Participate” form to your home high school by the April 1 deadline. This is a statewide requirement and deadline for participation in College Credit Plus providing a way to earn college credit while still in high school. 

Fees 
Students of local high schools may attend the career center tuition-free. However, depending on the program, students may be required to pay for tools, uniforms and a school fee. Scholarships, fee assistance and payment plans are available to students who qualify financially. 

Transportation 
The Associate high school will bus students to and from the CTC. Students may choose to provide their own transportation. 

Extra-curricular Activities at CTC 
The CTC daily schedule allows students to participate in extra-curricular activities like sports, band, and cheerleading at their associate high school. In addition to participation in various activities available at the associate high school, CTC students may get involved in the following national student organizations, which help develop leadership skills: 

BPA – Business Professionals of America NHS – National Honor Society 
FCCLA – Family, Community & Career Leaders of America H20 Club – similar to Student Council
SkillsUSA – The largest Career Technical Student Organization in the USA 

Many of the clubs offer leadership opportunities and skill competitions that challenge students to compete for awards by mastering skills in their career technical program. 

Graduation 
Upon successful completion of the CTC program and academic courses, CTC students will graduate and receive a high school diploma from their associate high school. CTC students will also attend the Convocation Ceremony that is held on the last day of school. Students who successfully complete their career technical program receive a certificate of completion and a Career Passport. 

Springfield-Clark CTC - Career Fields and Programs 

Withdrawal-Transfer Policy 

If students who have been accepted at the CTC change their mind prior to June 1st, the following steps should be completed in order to re-enroll at their local high school: 

1. Notify the Associate Schools Coordinator at 325-7368 ext. 113 that they will not be attending the CTC. 
2. Call the associate high school and schedule an appointment with their counselor to prepare a class schedule. 

Students who do not withdraw from the CTC by June 1st may transfer back to their associate high school under the following guidelines: 

1. Students are required to attend the CTC for a one-week trial period (five school days). 
2. The final decision to return to the associate high school must be made before the tenth day of school at the CTC. 3. After the tenth day of school students are obligated to complete the year at the CTC. 

4 YEAR PLAN 

As mentioned earlier, the key to a successful 4 years is planning. It is only through careful thought and planning that students can reach their goals. This page has been provided for you for that purpose. 

Plan your entire 4 years of high school. Keep in mind that you must meet the requirements for graduation. Realize that your plans may change in the four years and what you put down here is not a definite commitment to those plans. Students are encouraged to take a semester of Health and a semester of PE during the freshman year with a plan to have the Health and Physical Education required credits earned by the end of the sophomore year. 

As you plan your curriculum, remember that you must be realistic. Evaluate yourself and plan accordingly. Pay close attention to course pre-requisite/co-requisite requirements, especially if you are pursuing the Diploma with Honors. 

General Level Curriculum

College Credit Plus

Earn college credit while in high school. 
(This replaces the Post Secondary Enrollment Options and College in the Classroom programs.) 

Opportunity for students to earn high school and college credit through courses offered in the high school and on a college campus. 

Who’s eligible? Students who will be entering grades 7-12 for the 2023-2024 academic year may be eligible to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP). Students must gain acceptance to a participating college or university including meeting their entrance testing requirement. 

College Credit Plus courses earn high school AND college credit with the grades earned being calculated in high school GPA and rank. NOTE: The student/parent will be required to reimburse the district all costs for any CCP course in which the student fails to complete the college course either through withdrawal or nonattendance OR if the student earns a failing grade in the college course. 

INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Students and parents should attend the county CCP informational meeting. Representatives from local colleges and universities will be present as well. 

APRIL 1 DEADLINE: The Ohio Department of Education has set April 1 as the deadline for students to submit a signed “Intent to Participate” form to their high school guidance office in order to be eligible to participate in College Credit Plus the upcoming academic year.  A second deadline of NOVEMBER 1 has been added for students to take CCP courses for the spring semester ONLY if the April 1 deadline was not met.  This form is required for courses taken at the high school for college credit as well as those taken at the college.  NOTE:  SUBMITTING THIS FORM BY THE DEADLINE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC YEAR.
 

NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CREDIT FLEXIBILITY 

Ohio Senate Bill 311 allows alternate pathways for those students who are eligible to receive high school credit through the use of Credit Flexibility Plans (CFP). Our district policy and procedures for use of Credit Flexibility can be found on the Northeastern website. Please pay special attention to the application deadline dates: “CFP applications must be submitted for approval during the first full school week of May or January to be considered for the following semester. “ 
 

DISTRICT-WIDE GRADING SCALE 

     
Northeastern uses a 4.0, weighted grading scale. Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank are calculated each semester using the Semester Average for each course.  The Semester Average is calculated with each quarter grade worth 40% of the Semester average and the Semester Exam is worth 20% of the semester average. ​​The final average for year-long courses is the average of each semester’s average grade. The final average for a course must be 60 or above to be considered passing and earning credit. 

HOW IS THE SEMESTER AVERAGE CALCULATED? 

1st Quarter Average = 40%            3rd Quarter Average = 40% 
2nd Quarter Average = 40%         4th Quarter Average = 40% 
Semester Exam = 20%            Semester Exam = 20% 

Example: 1st Quarter Average = 80;     2nd Quarter Average = 84; Exam = 76 
(80 x 4) + (84 x 4) + (76 x 2) divided by 10 
320 + 336 + 152 = 808 
808 divided by 10 = 80.8 
First semester average = 80.8 (which would round up to 81 for a C+) 
GPA and RANK are calculated using semester average so the C+ = 2.0 points in calculating GPA 

Note: Semester Averages for those courses that do not administer a semester exam will be calculated by averaging the previous two quarters. 

HOW IS FINAL AVERAGE CALCULATED? 

1ST Semester Average + 2nd Semester Average divided by 2 = Final Average 
Final Average must equal 60 or higher to earn credit towards graduation. 

Example: 1st Semester Average = 63; 2nd Semester Average = 74 

63 + 74 = 137 
137 divided by 2 = 68.5 = credit earned 

NOTE: Northeastern GPA and Rank are weighted. 

Note: Final averages for those courses that do not administer semester exams will be calculated by averaging semester one and semester two.