How does the Ohio AIR test work? 2018 Information - stay tuned for 2019 updates
Currently, the most common pathway to graduation is for students to earn a minimum of 18 points on the Ohio AIR tests. From the Ohio Department of Education: "For each of the seven end-of-course state tests, a student earns one to five graduation points. Students have the potential to earn a total of 35 points. To meet this graduation pathway, a student must earn a minimum number of 18 points from the seven tests. This graduation pathway gives a student flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test. A student must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four points on math tests and six points on science and social studies tests."
This means that students enrolled in the following required courses will take an end of course (AIR) exam.
English 9 (or Honors English 9)
English 10 (or Honors English 10)
Algebra 1
Geometry (or Honors Geometry)
Biology (or Honors Biology, but NOT AP Biology*)
American Studies (or Honors American Studies, but NOT dual enrollment US History)
American Government (but NOT AP Government*)
*Students who are in an AP course will have their AP score substituted for that test. If they do not take the AP test they will be required to take the AIR test. Students in a CCP - college credit plus - course will have their course grade substituted for that test score. For more information on how points are assigned, see this link: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/18-Points-on-State-Tests
For each test students receive a score of 1-5. We generally consider 3 a "passing" score as it will safely get you all the points you need, however as noted above, if you get a 4 on one test you could afford to get a 2 on another and still come out with the minimum number of points, so the higher you can score on your tests, the safer you will be for graduation. Students are able to retake tests, and are encouraged to do so if they got a 1 or 2 on any test. Retakes are offered in December and April. We highly encourage students to attend study sessions or do additional work to prepare for a retake as the passing rates are very low among students who are not currently enrolled in the course or doing supplemental studying to prepare (i.e. after school study sessions that are offered or working with a personal tutor).
ATTENDANCE
The week of spring testing (usually April) on the assigned testing days students will only come to school on the days they are testing. For example, for 2019 the dates are as follows -
Monday, April 8 - ELA 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 9 - Algebra 1 and Geometry
Wednesday, April 10 - US history and US government
Thursday, April 11 - Biology
For example, if a student is not in biology AND does not need to retake the biology test they do not need to attend on Thursday, but instead will complete one of the required activities to count as a day of attendance. If a student is taking all 4 days of tests they do not need to do any of the alternate assignments. If they are testing 2 days they would need to do 2 alternate attendance assignments. Contact your guidance counselor if you have questions about the alternate attendance for those days.
Here is information from Mrs. Warren, LHHS principal, about the attendance alternatives:
Students that do not attend may complete one of the following assignments/activities listed below, in lieu of attending school. Completed assignments will be submitted to our attendance secretary, Mrs. Robey, at the front desk.
For more information on testing and resources from the state of Ohio, please see the links below.
This means that students enrolled in the following required courses will take an end of course (AIR) exam.
English 9 (or Honors English 9)
English 10 (or Honors English 10)
Algebra 1
Geometry (or Honors Geometry)
Biology (or Honors Biology, but NOT AP Biology*)
American Studies (or Honors American Studies, but NOT dual enrollment US History)
American Government (but NOT AP Government*)
*Students who are in an AP course will have their AP score substituted for that test. If they do not take the AP test they will be required to take the AIR test. Students in a CCP - college credit plus - course will have their course grade substituted for that test score. For more information on how points are assigned, see this link: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/18-Points-on-State-Tests
For each test students receive a score of 1-5. We generally consider 3 a "passing" score as it will safely get you all the points you need, however as noted above, if you get a 4 on one test you could afford to get a 2 on another and still come out with the minimum number of points, so the higher you can score on your tests, the safer you will be for graduation. Students are able to retake tests, and are encouraged to do so if they got a 1 or 2 on any test. Retakes are offered in December and April. We highly encourage students to attend study sessions or do additional work to prepare for a retake as the passing rates are very low among students who are not currently enrolled in the course or doing supplemental studying to prepare (i.e. after school study sessions that are offered or working with a personal tutor).
ATTENDANCE
The week of spring testing (usually April) on the assigned testing days students will only come to school on the days they are testing. For example, for 2019 the dates are as follows -
Monday, April 8 - ELA 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 9 - Algebra 1 and Geometry
Wednesday, April 10 - US history and US government
Thursday, April 11 - Biology
For example, if a student is not in biology AND does not need to retake the biology test they do not need to attend on Thursday, but instead will complete one of the required activities to count as a day of attendance. If a student is taking all 4 days of tests they do not need to do any of the alternate assignments. If they are testing 2 days they would need to do 2 alternate attendance assignments. Contact your guidance counselor if you have questions about the alternate attendance for those days.
Here is information from Mrs. Warren, LHHS principal, about the attendance alternatives:
Students that do not attend may complete one of the following assignments/activities listed below, in lieu of attending school. Completed assignments will be submitted to our attendance secretary, Mrs. Robey, at the front desk.
- Written Assignment - The high school will send out a written assignment for students that are not in attendance at school prior to testing. The assignment will revolve around identifying a problem and researching a solution. Here is a link to the assignment.
- College Visit: Students may visit a college or university and bring in a signed form or brochure.
- Community Service Hours: Students may choose to complete community service hours.
- Career Experience: Students may set up an experience to shadow someone in their area of interest for future careers. Students will be required to have a signed form from the person they are shadowing.
- AP Prep/Practice Test - Students enrolled in AP courses will be allowed to come to school in the afternoons to participate in AP Prep/Practice Test sessions.
For more information on testing and resources from the state of Ohio, please see the links below.