New State Tests Soon to Replace OGTs
Ohio will soon replace its Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) with new end-of-course exams that better measure whether students will be ready for college or a position in the workforce.
The exams will replace the OGT beginning with the class of 2018 (students who enter ninth grade in 2014-2015). Students who take high school English language arts I and II, algebra I, geometry (or integrated mathematics I and II), physical science, American history and American government will take end-of-course exams in these subjects. To avoid double testing, students participating in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or College Credit Plus programs in physical science, American history and American government may take the corresponding tests instead of Ohio’s end-of-course exams in these subjects.
The Ohio Graduation Tests will continue to be a requirement for earning a high school diploma for the classes of 2015 through 2017. These will be paper-format tests.
If you have questions, contact your child’s guidance counselor.