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

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

Required Courses English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 4 Fresh Soph Junior Senior Required English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 4 Math Alg. 1 Geom. Alg. 2 Elective Science Physical Science Biology  Science Elective 3 Social Studies World Studies U.S. Studies  Govt & Econ PE / Health PE/ Health PE  (Or 2 PE Waivers)   .5 / .5 Music/Art/DACC Fine Art 1 Electives 5 Meet 1 of the 3 Pathways Total Credits 21

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 Qualifying Score on College Admission Test 18 on Eng, 22 on Math, 22 on Reading, & 23 on Science

ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA 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. English 4 units Mathematics 4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science 4 units Social Studies 4 units Foreign Language 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) Fine Arts 1 unit Grade Point Average 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma CAREER TECH HONORS DIPLOMA Earned 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. English 4 units Mathematics 4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science 4 units Social Studies 4 units Foreign Language 2 units of one world language Career-Tech 4 units Field Experience, Portfolio, and earn an industry credential Grade Point Average 3.5 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)*

STEM HONORS DIPLOMA 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. English 4 units Mathematics 5 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science 5 units Social Studies 3 units Foreign Language 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) Fine Arts 1 unit STEM Courses 2 units Field Experience & Portfolio Grade Point Average 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

ARTS HONORS DIPLOMA 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. English 4 units Mathematics 4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science 3 units Social Studies 3 units Foreign Language 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) Fine Arts 4 units Field Experience & Portfolio Grade Point Average 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

You do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma SOCIAL SCIENCE & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HONORS DIPLOMA 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. English 4 units Mathematics 4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science 3 units Social Studies 5 units Foreign Language 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied) Fine Arts 1 unit Field Experience & Portfolio Grade Point Average 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1280 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

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.

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.

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

GPA Ranking GPA SCALE HAS CHANGED BEGINNING WITH THE CLASS OF 2014 98-100% 4.0 A 93-97% A- 90-92% 3.7 B+ 88-89% 3.3 B 83-87% 3.0 B- 80-82% 2.7 C+ 78-79% 2.3 C 73-77% 2.0 C- 70-72% 1.7 D+ 68-69% 1.3 D 63-67% 1.0 D- 60-62% .7 F 0-59% 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.

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

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

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.

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

- 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!

- School of Business - College Credit Plus Pathway College Credit Plus Pathway (Full-Year Courses, 3-Credits each) Principles of Business BMGT 1101 Supply Chain Management Principles SCM 1100 Logistics, Transportation and Traffic Management SCM 1101 (pre-req SCM) Financial Accounting ACCT 1211 (pending CSCC approval) Customer Service and Sales MKTG 1230 (2018-19) Note: You are not locked in to any Pathway. Take any combination of courses that interest you anytime!

- School of Business - MOS Certification Pathway Individual Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications - Pathway (Full-Year Courses) Applied Business and Technology Word Business Administration Finance Excel Strategic Entrepreneurship   PowerPoint Professional and Technical Sales (2018-19) Outlook Remember, you are not locked in to any Pathway. Take any combination of courses that interest you anytime!

- School of Business - Senior Only MOS Certification Seniors Only – Individual Microsoft Office Certifications (Full-Year/Two Period/Blocked) Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Seniors can test out and gain MOS Certification in ALL FOUR areas in one year!

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

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.

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

All applications can be found on our website 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

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.

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

Scheduling Dates for Upcoming 10th – 12th Graders English Teacher Feb. 2 Arnette & Auvdel Feb. 3 Bagley Feb. 6 Branham Feb. 7 Heffernan Feb. 8 Hering/Wurm Feb. 9 Howes Feb. 10 Koppel/Uppstrom Feb. 13 McCoy/Butler/Backhurst/Hartze/Stanton Feb. 14 Puleo/McClain Feb. 15 White Feb. 16 & 17 Make-Ups

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

Thank you for coming! GO PACERS!