Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School

Principal Mr. Ric Stranges

Assistant Principals Mr. Rex Reeder Dr. Adonis Bolden

9 th Grade Counselor Mrs. Jessica Scott Freshman Counselor

Grades Counselors Mr. Matt Brown (A-G)Miss Heather Smith (H-O) Miss Megan Burwinkel (P-Z)Mrs. Leigh Conant – College and Career

Welcome Dempsey parents and students Welcome St. Mary’s parents and students Class of Parents and Students!

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Our Vision The Delaware City Schools will promote a culture of excellence that engages and empowers students and staff to embrace the challenges of our global society. We will build on our traditions, respect our diversity and partner for a strong community.

A Day at Hayes 7 Class Periods Lunch/House School Hours are: 7:25 – 2:30 PeriodTimeMinutes 1 st 7:25-8: nd 8:19-9: rd 9:09-9: th 9:59-10: th Lunch 10:50-11: th Academic Options 11:26-11: th 12:04-12: th 12:52-1: th 1:42-2:3046

House What is House? Homeroom atmosphere but in middle of day after lunch Presentations, Announcements, Grade Checks Flex vs. Advisory – Grades can determine placement Freshmen will be placed into houses randomly, and will know their house at schedule pick up

Graduation Core Requirements English4 credits Social Studies3 credits Math4 credits Science3 credits Health½ credit Physical Educ.½ credit or Waiver Fine Arts1 credit Electives5 credits

Graduation Requirements End of Course Exams Earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of- course exams: English 9, English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History, Government OR Industry and Workforce Credentials OR Qualifying Score on College Admission Test

Diploma with Honors ( “ Honors ” level courses are not required to qualify) Students must have 7 out of these 8: English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, & 1 college prep course) Science – 4 credits – two upper level lab sciences Social Studies – 4 credits Foreign Language – 3 or 4 credits (3 of the same or 2 of two different) Fine Arts – 1 credit (Art or music) 3.5 unweighted GPA through all 4 years Score of 27 on ACT or 1210 on SAT

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 years skipped. Waivers will be automatically added to transcripts.

Study Hall Students may choose to take a traditional Study Hall. There is no credit value awarded to a Study Hall. Students are encouraged to take a Study Hall in addition to Academic Options if they are involved in extra-curricular activities or have little time after school to study

Introduction to Art Exemption 8 th grade students who completed Art at Dempsey will be eligible for exemption from the requirement to take Intro to Art This will be based on recommendation from Dempsey art teacher Student may then advance to upper level art courses No credit for Intro to Art is earned

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: Hayes -> Counseling -> Scheduling

Scheduling Notes Humanities vs. English 9 Honors and World Studies Honors Applications: Spanish 1 or French 1 – Google Form Student Technology Trainers – Google Form

Course Selection Sheet - Cores

Course Selection Sheet - Electives

Course Selection Semester Year Long > Semester 4 CORE: English Math Science Social Studies 3 ELECTIVES (Example): +

Power School Registration  Once Course Selection Guide is finished, students must enter requests into Power School  Online portal opens tomorrow!  Instructions for entering requests into Power School are included in your student’s materials – can also be found on our website – extras available tonight!  Must be complete by February 4 th, sheets are due to Ms. Ziegler by February 5th

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

Information Grades Newsletters Upcoming events Join our Listserv Make appointments Website Access

Appointments with the Counselor I want to ensure that I 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 Thank you for helping me better serve you!

Communication

Counselor Phone # & Mrs. Jessica Scott

Dates to Remember Requests entered into Power School by February 4 th Course request forms are due February 5 th to Ms. Ziegler! Mrs. Scott will be at Dempsey on February 8th - 19 th to review requests.

Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to your school counselor by June 5 th. 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. Dates to Remember

Overview of Steps Students received packets during Mrs. Scott’s visit on Jan. 26 th Fill out Scheduling Request form Go to Power School account to add requests Fill out any applications you need Turn in Forms to Ms. Ziegler Students will meet with me in during Feb. 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 and pick up a paper copy of their schedule

Freshman Orientation Will be in August Students will have the opportunity to spend more time at Hayes before school begins More information to come!

Thank you for coming!