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

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

5. 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 units
Mathematics units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
Science units
Social Studies units
Foreign Language units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
Fine Arts 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)*

6. 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 units
Mathematics units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
Science units
Social Studies units
Foreign Language units of one world language
Career-Tech 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)*

7. 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 units
Mathematics units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
Science units
Social Studies units
Foreign Language units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
Fine Arts unit
STEM Courses 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)*

8. 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 units
Mathematics units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
Science units
Social Studies units
Foreign Language units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
Fine Arts 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)*

9. 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 units
Mathematics units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
Science units
Social Studies units
Foreign Language units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
Fine Arts 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)*

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:
Hayes -> Counseling -> Scheduling

13. 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.

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 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

16. New for
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 Hayes School 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
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
( )
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
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
( )
Outlook
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 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!

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 for course offerings.
See the Counseling website to learn more and to access the on-line application.

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

25. 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

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
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

29. Communication is KEY! Email Phone Conferences Website Planned Events
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
Thank you for helping us better serve you!

32. Remind: Text Reminders
Text 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)
Mr. Matthew Brown (A-G 10th-12th)

34. Counselor Phones & E-mails
Miss Heather Smith (H-O, 10th-12th)
Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (P-Z, 10th-12th)
Mrs. Leigh Conant (College and Career)

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!