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In order to receive a Trinity High School diploma, students must earn 28.5 credits from high schools chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. Students must also fulfill the relevant statutory requirements for graduation as mandated by the Ohio Department
of Education.
Credits must be distributed in the following manner: |
| Course |
Credits |
Required Courses |
| Theology |
4.0 |
Theology 9, 10, 11 and 12 |
| English |
4.0 |
English 9, 10, 11 and 12 |
| Social Studies |
3.0 |
Including US History and American Political Studies |
| Mathematics |
4.0 |
For college admission: Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2. |
| Science |
3.0 |
For college admission: Credits to include Biology and Chemistry |
| Health and Phys. Ed. |
1.5 |
Physical Education 1 and 2, Health and Sophomore Seminar |
| Fine Arts |
1.0 |
Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, or Art |
| Electives |
9.0 |
For college admission: 2.0 credits in one foreign language |
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Curriculum
As a comprehensive high school, Trinity offers an academic program designed to meet the educational needs of students with varying abilities. Instructional plans generally follow three patterns: advanced placement, honors or standard. |
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State of Ohio Award of Merit
The State Board of Education recognizes graduating seniors who have successfully met rigorous academic criteria exceeding the requirements for a Diploma of Graduation. The State of Ohio Award of Merit is for outstanding students who meet specified performance criteria in a college preparatory curriculum.
At the conclusion of each school year, seniors who have met the requirements of this award are recognized at the annual Academic Awards Convocation with a certificate from the State Board of Education. The criteria is as follows:
- Accumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher (seven semesters; on a 4.0 non-weighted scale)
- Four credits in English
- Three credits in Science
- Three credits in Math
- Three credits in Social Studies
- Three credits in one Foreign Language or two credits each in two different languages
- No more than 41 days absent in your high school career
- No suspensions at Trinity High School
- Completed 80-hour service requirement
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