Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School

1. Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School Scheduling & Curriculum Night

2. Graduation Core Requirements • English 4 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Math 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Health ½ credit • Physical Educ. ½ credit or 2 PE Waivers • Fine Arts 1 credit • Electives 5 credits 21 Total

3. Required Courses

4. Graduation Requirements • End of Course Exams • Earn a cumulative passing score (18 points) on seven end-of-course exams: • English 9, English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History, Government • OR • Industry Credentials & Passing WorkKeys Score • OR • Qualifying Score on College Admission Test • 18 on Eng, 22 on Math, 22 on Reading, & 23 on Science

5. ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMAOnly one of the criteria may not be met. You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma This criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. • English4 units • Mathematics4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) • Science 4 units • Social Studies 4 units • Foreign Language3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) • Fine Arts1 unit • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

6. CAREER TECH HONORS DIPLOMAEarned through participation in a Delaware Area Career Center program. Only one of the criteria may not be met. You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma This criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. • English4 units • Mathematics4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) • Science 4 units • Social Studies 4 units • Foreign Language2 units of one world language • Career-Tech 4 units • Field Experience, Portfolio, and earn an industry credential • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT* / 1280 SAT */ 6 Math WorkKeys and 6 Reading WorkKeys (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

7. STEM HONORS DIPLOMAOnly one of the criteria may not be met. You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma This criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. • English4 units • Mathematics5 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) • Science 5 units • Social Studies 3 units • Foreign Language3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) • Fine Arts1 unit • STEM Courses2 units • Field Experience & Portfolio • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

8. ARTS HONORS DIPLOMAOnly one of the criteria may not be met. You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma This criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. • English4 units • Mathematics4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) • Science 3 units • Social Studies 3 units • Foreign Language3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) • Fine Arts4 units • Field Experience & Portfolio • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

9. SOCIAL SCIENCE & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HONORS DIPLOMAOnly one of the criteria may not be met. You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma This criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. • English4 units • Mathematics4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) • Science 3 units • Social Studies 5 units • Foreign Language3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) • Fine Arts1 unit • Field Experience & Portfolio • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

10. Physical Education Waiver Two COMPLETED Seasons of: OHSAA Sponsored Sport Or Two COMPLETED Years of: Marching Band or AFJROTC You may not combine one PE course and one waiver. Sports may be combined or skipped years. Waivers will be automatically added to transcripts.

11. Drop Policy • Students will now only be able to drop courses ONE time during their high school career without penalty after the first two weeks of the start of a course. A “W” indicating Withdrawal from the course will be entered on the transcript. This does not affect the GPA. • All courses dropped after this option is used, will result in an ‘F’ for the final grade. This will be entered on the transcript and will affect the GPA.

12. Course Description Guide • We’re going GREEN! • Guide is online, our website: • www.dcs.k12.oh.us • Hayes -> Counseling -> Scheduling

13. GPA RankingGPA SCALE HAS CHANGED BEGINNING WITH THE CLASS OF 2014 Course grades are based on + / - scale. We will be using the following scale to compute GPA’s. AP Courses and College Credit Plus are weighted 1 point for grades C- or above.

14. Weighted Grades • AP classes & CCP classes are weighted for grades of C- or higher. This means that an A = 5 pts. B = 4 pts. etc. for AP & CCP classes only • GPA’s can be over 4.0 • Valedictorian – Highest GPA in the Class & 3 AP courses • Salutatorian – 2nd Highest GPA in the Class & 2 AP courses • The following honors will be awarded at graduation using the 7th semester GPA: Cum Laude – 3.5 – 3.74 GPA Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 – 3.99 GPA Summa Cum Laude – 4.0+ GPA

15. AP Course Offerings • AP Language & Composition • AP Literature & Composition • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Statistics • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental • AP Physics 2 **Application can be found on the web. Due no later than February 17 • AP Physics C: Mechanics • AP European History • AP US History • AP Government • AP Psychology • AP Art History • AP Studio Art

16. New for 2017-2018 • Science: AP Physics C: Mechanics (Must be in Calculus or AP Calculus) • Music: Ensemble is now for Tenor & Bass voices and Chorale is for Soprano & Alto voices. • Art: Expressive Art and Art Appreciation, and Levels 1 – 4 of Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, 3D Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia Art, Photography, and Printmaking now offered. • Information Technology: World of Technology, offered by DACC. • School of Business: New College Credit Plus Pathways and Microsoft Office credentials, offered by DACC.

17. Welcome to the Delaware HayesSchool of Business! Introductory Semester Electives College Credit Plus Pathway Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) Pathway Seniors Only – MOS Certification - Four Areas

18. - School of Business -Introductory Courses (Semester) Business Foundations Introductory course to a wide range of business topics! Marketing *NEW* Market a product! Sports marketing, buyer behavior, market research and much more!

19. - School of Business -College Credit Plus Pathway Note: You are not locked in to any Pathway. Take any combination of courses that interest you anytime!

20. - School of Business -MOS Certification Pathway Remember, you are not locked in to any Pathway. Take any combination of courses that interest you anytime!

21. - School of Business -Senior Only MOS Certification Seniors can test out and gain MOS Certification in ALL FOUR areas in one year!

22. Credit-Flex • Students may now earn credits in non-traditional ways through Ohio legislation. • These ways include: • Virtual Learning • Test-Out • Independent Study, which may include: distance learning, educational travel, independent study, an internship, music, arts, after-school/tutorial program, community service or other engagement projects and sports • For additional information: • Costs • Deadlines (June 1st!) • Applications • Visit our website

23. VHS • VHS stands for Virtual High School • Available for enrichment opportunities • Courses are available to students who have a desire to learn elective curriculum that is not available here at Hayes. However they do not replace courses available. Visit www.govhs.org for course offerings. • See the Counseling website to learn more and to access the on-line application.

24. Priority Deadline is February 3rd– If students apply after the 3rd, there is no guarantee of acceptance. Apply online @ www.delawareareacc.org Applications are still being accepted!

25. Course Applications Due by Feb. 17th • Spanish 1 or French 1 • AP Courses • 9th period Option • Virtual High School (VHS) • Credit Flex (due June 1st) • College Credit Plus Intent Form (due April 1st) • Volunteer or Work Credit All applications can be found on our website

26. PowerSchool Registration • Fill out Course Selection Sheet • Enter requests into Power School portal • Online portal opens tomorrow! • Instructions for entering requests into PowerSchool are included in your student’s materials – can also be found on our website – extras available tonight! • Must be complete by day of scheduling (by their English teacher) for Upcoming 10th – 12th Graders.

27. PowerSchool Registration • Study Hall and PE Classes that are desired to be taken all year will only be able to be chosen once – student will need to notify counselor if they wish to double up, and counselor can add in Power School • Must Choose Lunch

28. Scheduling Dates for Upcoming 10th – 12th Graders

29. Communication is KEY! Email Phone Conferences Website Planned Events Email List Remind Texts Auto Call Appointments

30. Website Access www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs Information Grades Newsletters Upcoming events Join our Listserv Make appointments

31. Appointments with the Counselor • We want to ensure that we have the availability to meet with you, so appointments are strongly encouraged and are appreciated. • Appointments can be made on our website or by calling the Counseling Office at 740-833-1028. • Thank you for helping us better serve you!

32. Remind: Text Reminders Text 81010 with the following code: Class of 2017 (Current 12th Grade) @gopacers Class of 2018 (Current 11th Grade) @pacerpride Class of 2019 (Current 10th Grade) @rbhayes Class of 2020 (Current 9th Grade) @hoofprints Class of 2021 (Current 8th Grade) @hayespacer

33. Counselor Phones & E-mails • Mrs. Jessica Scott (9th grade students) • scottje@delawarecityschools.net • 740-833-1023 • Mr. Matthew Brown (A-G 10th-12th) • brownma@delawarecityschools.net • 740-833-1025

34. Counselor Phones & E-mails • Miss Heather Smith (H-O, 10th-12th) • smithhe1@delawarecityschools.net • 740-833-1026 • Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (P-Z, 10th-12th) • pollarje@delawarecityschools.net • 740-833-1024 • Mrs. Leigh Conant (College and Career) • conantle@delawarecityschools.net • 740-833-1027

35. Dates to Remember • Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to your school counselor by August 15th at 3 PM. • Students may only make ONE request to change their schedule. (Multiple changes can be made in this one request.) • Students will only be able to change course requests to the alternate courses that are originally submitted to the counselor.

36. Overview of Steps • Fill out Scheduling Request form • Go to PowerSchool account to add requests • Fill out any applications you need • Turn in applications by Feb 17th! • Students will meet with their counselor in February to finalize requests!

37. Schedules • Will be available on PowerSchool in August • Back to School Days will also be in August • Students will able to have school pictures taken, pay fees, buy parking passes, and pick up a paper copy of their schedule • Seniors are required to have the meningitis vaccine prior to this date. Proof of the vaccine must be given to the nurse. They will NOT be able to pay fees, pick up schedules, or buy parking passes without proof of vaccination.

38. College Credit Plus is an initiative by the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Higher Education to allow high school students to attain college credit up to 30 semester hours per school year tuition free at Ohio public institutions and a reduced cost at private institutions. Interested parents and students should remain for the College Credit Plus Information Night beginning at 7 PM to learn about how to qualify as well as benefits and risks.

39. Thank you for coming! GO PACERS!