Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School

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

2. WELCOME Class of 2018

3. 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.

4. Who can help? We can!

5. Principal Mr. Ric Stranges

6. Assistant Principals Mr. Rex Reeder Mr. Dan Bartha

7. Athletic Director Mr. Clint Fetty Athletic Secretary Mrs. Connie Thomas 833-1021

8. Counselors Mr. Matthew Brown (A-F)* Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (G-L)* *Class of 2018

9. Counselors Miss Jessica Darcy (M-R)* Mrs. Leigh Conant (S-Z)* *Class of 2018

10. Credits & Grade Point Average

11. Graduation Core Requirements • English 4 credits • Math 4 credits – Must complete Alg 2 • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Health ½ credit • Physical Educ. ½ credit (Two – ¼ credits or waivers) • Fine Arts 1 credit • Electives 5 credits or 5.5 credits if PE waivers used • An elective credit can include additional core credits. 21 Total

12. Diploma with Honors(“Honors” level courses are not required to qualify) In addition to the required graduation requirements, the following must be met: • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, & 1 college prep course) • *Science – 4 credits (Chemistry & Physics 1) • *Social Studies – 4 credits (World Studies, US Studies, Govt./Econ, & 1 elective) • *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 *Only one of these categories may be dropped. 21 Total

13. GPA Ranking Course grades are based on + / - scale Athletic eligibility: 1.75 For Upcoming Freshmen Cumulative GPA is based on every grade earned starting in 9th grade!

14. Waivers, Exemptions & Non-Traditional Courses and Credit

15. 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.

16. Introduction to Art Exemption • 8th grade students who completed Art at Dempsey may submit an application and digital portfolio to Mr. John Scott at Hayes. • If the portfolio demonstrates mastery of Intro to Art material, the student will be exempted from Intro and may advance to another art course (ex. Drawing 1, Multimedia Arts, etc.). • No credit for Intro to Art is earned.

17. 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 offered to 9th grade students: • Health • Fitness/PE

18. CREDIT FLEX INCLUDES • Testing Out of a Course (Fee Required) • Independent Study (Fee Required) • Dual Enrollment (Fee Required) • On-line courses • During the Summer (Fee Required) • During the school day • After school (Fee Required) Check the Hayes website for updated applications, fees, and deadlines. .

19. Selecting Courses On Paper & Online

20. Course Selection 6.75 Credits

21. Scheduling Online

22. Scheduling Online

23. Scheduling Online

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’ for the final grade. This will be entered on the transcript and will affect the GPA.

25. Dates to Remember • All course selections and applications are due February 14th to Ms. Ziegler! Students will NOT be added to courses requiring applications without a completed application being submitted. • Hayes counselors will be back at Dempsey on February 20 & 21 to finish scheduling in social studies classes. • Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to your school counselor by June 5th. • 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.

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

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

28. Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails

29. Appointments with Counselors • The Counselors want to ensure that they have the availability to meet with you, so appointments are strongly encouraged and are appreciated. • Appointments can be made by emailing the counselor or by calling the Counseling Office at 740-833-1028. • Thank you for helping us better serve you!

30. Fall Orientation A day or two prior to the first day of school. • Freshman ONLY • Transportation and snack is provided • Receive an updated copy of your schedule • See all of your classes • Walk through your schedule • Only Freshmen will attend this day

31. Thank you for coming! GO PACERS!