1. Rutherford B. Hayes High School 2014-2015 Scheduling, Course Information & Advanced Options

2. CHECK YOUR TRANSCRIPT Make corrections on transcript and return at the end of the period. A new transcript can be picked up in the Counseling Office in a few days. Check spelling of your name Check for correct address Check for correct birthday Check OGT results – Those passed should be listed Check credits - do all classes have a grade and credit issued? (F = 0 credit) Check for courses that are in ALL CAPS. PE Waivers – If you have completed two seasons of a sport or band, check for PE Waiver 1 and PE Waiver 2.

3. Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails A – D Mr. Brown833-1025 brownma@ delawarecityschools.net E - K Mrs. Pollard833-1026 pollarje@delawarecityschools.net L - R Miss Darcy833-1023 darcyje@delawarecityschools.net S – Z Mrs. Conant833-1024 conantle@delawarecityschools.net

4. Graduation Requirements 21 Credits English4 Credits Social Studies3 Credits (World St. / U.S. St./ Govt & Econ) Math4 Credits (Must include Algebra 2) Science3 Credits (1 Physical / 1 Bio / 1 Elective) Health.5 Credit PE.5 Credit (.25 Credit ea. Or 2 PE Waivers) Music/Art or DACC Lab1 Credit Electives5 or 5.5 (if PE waiver used) Credits

5. HONORS DIPLOMA Must meet 7 of 8 criteria. (Career-tech requirements are slightly different.) English4 units Mathematics4 units (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course) Science4 units (including Physics & Chemistry) Social Studies4 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 / 1210 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

6. COURSE HANDBOOK  Check your school email! It has been emailed to you!  If you need further descriptions of all the courses, you may access the course curriculum book on-line at: http://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs  Guidance  Course & Scheduling Information  2014-2015 Course Handbook

7. College Options 1. Post-Secondary Educational Options (PSEOP) PSEOP allows Ohio high school students to earn college credit and high school credit through completion of college courses. Students must meet the state and university requirements. Students travel to the university to take these courses. Students do not have to pay college tuition for these courses. 2. Concurrent Enrollment Students attend a university and can earn college and high school credit at the same time. Parents and students absorb this cost. Universities that do not participate in PSEO offer this option.

8. College Options 3. Dual Enrollment Students take these classes at Hayes High School in their regular schedules, taught by Hayes High School teachers. Students pay reduced tuition fees and can receive both high school and a college credit at the end of the course. Look in the Course Handbook or refer to the course selection sheet. 4. Advanced Placement (AP) The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is offered to high school students through The College Board and provides a resource for students to earn collegiate credit before enrolling at a university. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at Hayes High School. Students must apply for these courses. These courses also have additional fees and a culminating test in May. Students who take AP courses stand out in the admissions process. High test scores can result in college credit. See the course guide for available courses. Beginning with the Class of 2014 a student must earn a C- or better to earn the additional point for weighted grading.

9. 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 AP European History AP US History AP Government AP Art History AP Studio Art Applications can be found on the web or in guidance. Signatures from current teacher and AP teacher need to be obtained on application.

10. WEIGHTED GRADES AP classes are weighted for grades of C- or higher. This means that an A = 5 pts. B = 4 pts. etc. for AP classes only GPA’s can be over 4.0 Valedictorian - all students who have a 4.1 GPA and 3 AP classes. Salutatorian - all students who have a 4.0 GPA and 2 AP classes.

11. New for 2014-2015 Mathematics Science Art Yoga Hybrid Courses Music Electives Drop Policy Pass/Fail Policy Applications Deadlines

12. Mathematics FST is now only open to juniors and seniors who are taking this course as their 4 th and final math course and who have not completed another advanced math course beyond Algebra 2.

13. Science All AP Science courses will be two periods long in length due to lab requirements.

14. Art Extended study is now available to student who complete Levels 1 & 2. This allows you to further your study in a specific course of art. Application only

15. Yoga Yoga will now be split into Yoga 1 & Yoga 2. Yoga 1 is required to take Yoga 2.

16. Hybrid Courses Hybrid courses are taught partly online and partly in the classroom. Students may not be required to report to the course daily but will have coursework to complete on their own on that day. Hybrid Courses will be offered in: Earth Science Government & Economics Health Fitness/PE Technology Tech Trainers Leaders of Tomorrow Pacer Capstone

17. Music Concert Marching Band Symphonic Marching Band Both courses are by audition only.

18. New Electives Leaders of Tomorrow (0.5 credits) – Members of Student Council are asked to take this hybrid course. Students will learn various methods of leadership and roles. They will learn to implement these skills in their student council roles Student Technology Trainers – (0.5 credits) – Students will learn the components on Google tools, research the significance of technology education, learn social media etiquette and further develop their 21 st century skills. They will develop technology products to further help students and teachers Pacer Capstone – (0.5 credits) - Pacer Capstone is a blended learning course for 12th grade students passionate to explore future career opportunities, investigate advanced content studies, or serve the community. Students will culminate their Pacer Capstone experience by organizing a professional presentation for faculty and staff, community members, parents, and students. Upon completion, students will receive recognition at graduation. Students may also be eligible for scholarship opportunities depending on their capstone experience and presentation.

19. Marion Tech PSEO Courses Students with a 2.75 GPA may apply for the PSEO courses that will be taught by a Marion Tech Instructor at Hayes. Sociology and Oral Communications will be taught the first semester and Psychology and Dealing with Diversity will be taught second semester. Students must take all four courses, which will be taught in two consecutive periods Monday through Thursday. Students will earn 12 semester hours of credit!!!!

20. PSEO Class at Hayes MTC Skills for Success MTC Careers for the 21 Century These two class are usually offered last period two days a week during 1 st semester. Flyer is available with applications.

21. PSEO Meeting If you are interested in PSEO, please attend the Curriculum Fair with your parents on January 29 th from 7 – 8 PM in the auditorium. This meeting is REQUIRED for participation in PSEO.

22. CREDIT FLEX Students may now earn credits in non-traditional ways through new 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

23. CREDIT FLEX For additional information: Costs Deadlines (June 1 st !) Applications Visit the guidance website

24. 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. This will be entered on the transcript and will affect the GPA. If a student has dropped courses prior to the 2013-14 school year, he/she will still be granted the one-time “W” option.

25. Pass / Fail Option Open to grades 10 -12 The following restrictions are placed upon this choice: No required core course may be taken pass/fail. No more than one credit may be elected in a given subject area during the four years of high school. PowerSchool will indicate actual grade percentage earned. A student may choose to return to the standard letter grade anytime prior to the end of the course. If this option is selected, the student is responsible for making the request in writing to their Guidance counselor by the end of the course. The student will then receive a letter grade for the final grade of the course. When the student drops the pass/fail option, they may not use the pass/fail option for another course in that school year. Application must be returned to guidance no later than the end of course’s 1st Term.

26. Senior Option First & Last Period Option Application is due with schedule. Open Study Hall / Lunch Option Application is due with schedule. MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS Any senior with 18 credits or 17 credits with 2.5 GPA Take an upper level math or science Seniors may do both Option and Open Lunch, however, YOU MUST leave Hayes during these times. The privilege will be revoked if you remain at Hayes.

27. Virtual High School Available for enrichment Courses available in a variety of academic areas Courses are not offered to replace those already taught at Hayes Interested students need to complete the application.

28. Applications Applications are required for the following courses: Pacer Capstone (due to Mr. Haynes by Feb. 21) Delhi AP D-Town World Lang 1 Student Tech Trainers (online application) Leaders of Tomorrow (due to Ms. Pittmann by Jan 28th) Talisman (online application) Option Open Lunch Art Extended Study VHS

29. SENIOR STATUS You will be considered a “Senior” if you have 15 credits or can schedule enough classes to meet graduation requirements. You must schedule 6 periods even if you only need 1 to graduate unless you attend PSEO classes or are completing Work credits.

30. Dates to Remember All course selections and applications are due February 28 th ! Students will NOT be added to courses requiring applications without a completed application being submitted. Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to your school counselor by June 5 th. NO REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED AFTER THIS DATE! 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.

31. Scheduling Online

34. College Admissions Take ACT with writing or SAT this spring. Pick up practice tests in the Counseling Office. Register on-line ASAP. Mr. Morrison is doing an ACT Prep Workshop on Feb 1 st from 9:30 – 1:00 PM. Cost is $35. Register in the Main Office. Include colleges on your registration – many are now requiring official scores. Visit colleges between now and next fall. Apply by December 2014 or sooner!

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36. Scheduling --Report to room 6007 on the assigned date. Return transcripts only if corrections need to be made! Mon.Feb. 3RuffinTues.Feb. 11Lehman Tues.Feb. 4ScocozzoWed.Feb. 12Hohman Wed.Feb. 5KrohnThurs.Feb. 13Bakunas Thurs.Feb. 6KovatchFri.Feb. 14Carpenter Fri.Feb. 7KruthaupMon.Feb 17Pittmann/APEX/ No Science Class Mon.Feb. 10Austin