Twelfth grade proficiency tests are administered in February of the senior year in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Citizenship, and Science. These tests are developed and scored by the State Department of Education. The State Department determines the scores necessary to pass. Students are required to achieve an honors pass on all five tests to qualify for the Honor Diploma. College Preparatory Program Students who plan to attend college are advised to take courses which will prepare them for the college experience.
Some state universities prefer the third year of a foreign language.
All art and music courses count toward this Fine Arts requirement. Because requirements vary from university to university, students are strongly encouraged to check the latest policies regarding course requirements with each university or college admissions office. Selective College Admissions Academic work in high school is probably the most important single factor considered by most colleges. The more selective the college, the more it will expect from the student. This compact includes Aurora, Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, Mayfield, Orange, Richmond, Hts., Solon, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and West Geauga.