OhioMeansJobs K-12 is a new, no-cost, online career planning tool that helps students discover career interests, explore future job options, build a future budget, create a resume and more.Click the link below to use this resource!

O*NET information is used by millions of individuals every year, including those taking advantage of O*NET Online, My Next Move, and other publicly and privately developed applications. The data have proven vital in helping people find the training and jobs they need, and employers the skilled workers necessary to be competitive in the marketplace. Click the link above to explore this website!

Mapleton Local Schools BOE policy related to Career Advising can be found here:

7.33 - Career Advising - Adopted 09-11-17 (00215375xD83CC) (1).pdf.

Guidelines:

1. Initial eligibility requirements for each division can be reviewed at:  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net  

2. Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online at the beginning of your junior year. 

3. Sign the transcript release forms after registering with the Clearinghouse and return them to the Guidance office.

4. When taking the ACT/SAT, the scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse.  Test scores on transcripts will not be used.
   

5. Continue to check your grades, classes, and ACT/SAT scores against the NCAA requirements as you go through your senior year.

There are a variety of excellent resources from the NCAA Eligibility Center on the NCAA website.  If you are considering collegiate athletics, please take the time to explore this link devoted to potential future athletes!

Classes of 2023 and Beyond Graduation Requirements

Honors Diplomas

What are Honors Diplomas?

High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an honors diploma. 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.  The criteria for each are listed on the links below:

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

Waivers WILL NOT be granted and placed on official transcripts until TWO seasons have been completed and TWO forms are completed and returned to the guidance office!

February 10, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.- Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Children of Members Scholarship  - Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative awards $10,000 in scholarships each year to outstanding high school seniors who reside in a home served by the co-op. The young man or woman chosen as the top overall applicant is also eligible to compete for an additional scholarship, worth up to $4,100, at the statewide contest sponsored by Ohio's Electric Cooperatives.  The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors whose parents/guardians are members of LMRE and receive electricity at their primary residence from the cooperative. The applicants must have at least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average or better. Winners must also be accepted and then enrolled in the accredited college or proper vocational or technical school of their choice. Please find the link here. 

February 10, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. - Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Trade Scholarship - As part of our ongoing support for our youth programs, LMRE now offers a $500 trade scholarship to high school seniors pursuing further education and enrolling at a technical or trade school following graduation. Some career courses that may qualify for the scholarship include industrial electricity, heating, air conditioning, masonry trades, allied health science, auto technology, nursing, welding and fabrication, and carpentry. Applicants must be graduating seniors carrying a grade point average of 2.0 or above who reside in homes served by LMRE.  Please find the link here. 

February 10, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. - LMRE Touchstone Energy Adversity Scholarship - The Touchstone Energy Adversity Scholarship offers students who have committed themselves to the pursuance of a college education despite unique and substantial personal challenges outside of work or extracurricular commitments that may have befallen them the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. This special scholarship rewards students expressing the same values in their lives as the Touchstone Energy® brand: Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment to Community. To qualify, applicants must be graduating seniors with a grade point average of 2.75 or above who reside in homes served by LMRE and should include the completed form, a copy of the applicant’s high school transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Please find the link here. 

March 15, 2022 - Ashland County Community Foundation  - One application.  Hundreds of Scholarships. 

Ashland County Community Foundation administers a scholarship program for Ashland County students and residents.  We have opportunities for graduating high school seniors, continuing college students and non-traditional students. Because scholarship funds are created and designed by individual donors with varying eligibility and selection criteria, no two scholarships are the same.  Most scholarships are for Ashland County students only.  You may apply between January 1st and March 15th every year. You may apply online here.  With questions, contact Educational Programs Director Lanie Hartge at lanie@ashlandforgood.org.

April 14, 2023 - Ashland County Retired Teachers Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is open to Ashland County graduates who will be pursuing a degree in education. Please find the application here: Ashland County Retired Teachers Scholarship 2023.pdf

Applying for scholarships requires you to be aware of the deadlines and requirements associated with each scholarship.  Allow yourself plenty of time to complete applications, write essays if required, and request recommendations.  Early submission of materials is strongly encouraged!

Tips for Completing Scholarship Applications:

• Start Early!  Do not wait until the week the scholarship is due.
• Check the Eligibility Requirements.  Look at areas such as GPA and intended major to make sure you qualify.
• Follow Instructions Carefully.  Include all requested materials, get every required signature, submit as many copies as required, formatted exactly as requested, and keep the essay relevant.
• Neatness and Accuracy Counts!  Check your spelling.  Print carefully with black ink – no pencil!  If your handwriting is difficult to read, consider typing the application.  Answer questions as completely and correctly as you can.  Avoid abbreviations that are not easily recognizable.
• Proofread Your Application Carefully.  Enlist the help of other people to proofread your application.
• Request materials or letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, or community members at least 2 – 3 weeks before the deadline.  (See Letters of Recommendation Guidelines below.)
• Ask Questions.  If you are unsure about how to complete an application, stop by the Guidance Office for assistance.

Mapleton High School

School and Community: With an enrollment of 868 students, the Mapleton Local School District covers 100.62 square miles and borders on Wayne, Huron, Medina, and Richland counties.  It is comprised of an elementary school (Preschool-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12).

Mapleton High School is a four-year, comprehensive high school located in Ashland County about 7 miles northeast of Ashland. Enrollment (grades 9-12) is 302 students. 16% of the student body attends The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center.  Mapleton High School offers students the opportunity to participate in post-secondary educational options through partnerships with several institutions of higher learning, or students may attend the International Baccalaureate program offered through the Tri-county International Academy.  

Staff:  The Mapleton High School staff includes one administrator, one school counselor, and 20 faculty members.

Requirements for Graduation:  For the current senior class, 21 credits are required for graduation including 4 credits of English, 4 credits of math, 3 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies, ½ credit of physical education, and ½ credit of health in addition to 6 elective credits. One of the 6 elective credits must be a fine arts credit. 

Grade Point Average/Class Rank:  GPA is weighted. Mapleton High School courses are weighted on a 4.0 scale.  Mapleton High School CCP/Dual Credit courses are weighted on a 5.0 scale.  All courses for which grades are given are used in the figuring of the GPA.  GPA is figured by computer and carried out 3+ decimal places which will determine class rank. The cumulative GPA is computed at the conclusion of each semester. 

Current Grading Scale:

*Please note that Mapleton High School's grading scale was changed for the 2019-2020 school year and beyond.  All grades earned prior to 2019-2020 are calculated into a student's GPA using the prior grading scale.  That grading scale was A+ 4.0, A 3.95, A- 3.75, B+ 3.25, B 3.0, B- 2.75, C+ 2.25, C 2.0, C- 1.75, D+ 1.25, D 1.0, D- 0.75, F 0. 

Scholastic Recognition: Mapleton High School publishes an honor roll each grading period. Achievement is recognized with three honor rolls.

    Distinguished Scholar Roll        3.750-4.000+

    High Honor Roll            3.500-3.749

    Merit Roll                3.000-3.499

ACT Results:  Average ACT scores for the Class of 2023 from the March 2022 State-Wide testing  (68 students tested) are: 16 English, 17 Math, 17  Reading, 18 Science, 17 Composite

Post High School Education:  Approximately 54% of the 2022 graduating class had plans to move on to some form of higher education. 22% intended to attend a 2-year community college and 32% a 4-year college or university.