1. Rutherford B. Hayes High School 2013-2014 Scheduling, Course Information & Advanced Options

2. Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails A – D Mr. Brown833-1025 brownma@delawarecityschools.net E - K Mrs. Pollard 833-1026 pollarje@delawarecityschools.net L - R Miss Darcy 833-1023 darctje@delawarecityschools.net S – Z Ms. Stewart 833-1024 stewarle@delawarecityschools.net

3. 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

4. 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)*

5. 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  2013-2014 Course Handbook

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 B 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.

9. 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 apply on-line Guidance > Course & Scheduling Info Click on the Applications link on the left

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 2013-2014 Proposed 8-period school day Mathematics Science Hybrid Courses Music Electives Drop Policy Pass/Fail Policy Study Hall Deadlines

12. Proposed 8-period School Day Classes will be shortened to 45 minutes 4 Lunch periods during periods 4,6,8,10 (no split classes) & will be 30 minutes long 8 periods during the day Seniors must take at least 6 periods of classes. School day will be extended 10 minutes Sample Schedule Period 1: 7:30 – 8:15 Period 2: 8:20 – 9:05 Period 3: 9:10 – 9:55 Period 4/5: 10:00 – 10:45 Period 6 LUNCH: 10:50 –11:20 Period 7/8: 11:25 – 12:10 Period 9/10: 12:15 – 1:00 Period 11: 1:05 – 1:50 Period 12: 1:55 – 2:40

13. Mathematics Business Calculus AP Calculus BC For those who have completed AP Calculus AB Will be combined with students who are enrolled in AP Calculus BC

14. Science AP Environmental Science Must have completed Algebra 2 and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry AP Physics B Must have completed Pre-Calculus and Physics 1. All AP Science courses will be two periods long in length due to lab requirements. Chemistry Accelerated This course will go more in-depth & at a faster pace than Chemistry. Students planning to major in the Sciences in college are encouraged to take this course.

15. 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

16. Music Concert Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Audition Only Marching & Wind Ensemble Band Music Theory & Harmony Jazz Band will become an after-school program.

17. Elective Courses Volunteer Work Credit An opportunity to earn 1 credit through 160 hours of volunteer service at a non-profit community service organization. May be repeated once. Name Changes: Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) - Formerly JOG Jobs for America’s Graduates Multi-Year – Formerly Futures Life Choices – Formerly Life Planning Child Development – Formerly Parenting On Your Own – Formerly Living Today

18. Study Hall Students may choose to take a traditional study hall or a tutoring lab. Tutoring Labs will be available in Math, English, Science, or World Language.

19. Study Hall Option and Open Lunch MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS Any senior with 18 credits or 17 credits with 2.5 GPA Only seniors may have Open Lunch (e.g. study hall before or after lunch period) Any junior with 12 credits and a 2.5 GPA Any sophomore with 6 credits and a 3.0 GPA All grade levels must be taking an upper level math or science class Student/family responsible for transportation. Must arrive to school on time. No more than 5 absences or 3 tardy incidents Must be passing all course in which currently enrolled No disciplinary issues

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Dates to Remember All course selections and applications are due February 22 nd ! 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 10 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.

23. College Admissions Current juniors, take ACT with writing or SAT this spring. Pick up practice tests in the Counseling Office. Register on-line ASAP. Include colleges on your registration – many are now requiring official scores. Visit colleges between now and next fall. Apply by December 2013 or sooner!

24. Thank you for your time! We will be presenting on Credit Flex/Dual Enrollment, PSEO and AP courses. First presentation beginning at 6:55-7:10 and the second at 7:15-7:30. AP – Commons PSEO – Room #6007 Credit Flex/Dual Enrollment - Auditorium