Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Scheduling Future Sophomores
2015-2016
Class of 2018
Scheduling can
be stressful
BUT
It doesn’t need
to be.
Pay close
attention and
take some notes.
Counselor Phone #’s and E-mail
A–G
Mr. Brown
833-1025
brownma@ delawarecityschools.net
H-O
Mrs. Pollard
833-1026
pollarje@delawarecityschools.net
P-Z
Miss Burwinkel
833-1024
burwinme@delawarecityschools.net
College &
Mrs. Conant
833-1024
Career
conantle@delawarecityschools.net
Required Courses
Fresh
Soph
Junior
Senior
Required
English
English English
9
10
English 11 English 12
4
Math
Alg. 1
Alg. 2
4
Science
Physica
l
Biology
Science
Social Studies
World
Studies
U.S.
Studies
PE / Health
PE/
Health
PE
Music/Art/DACC
Fine
Art
Electives
Electiv
es
Pass PARCC Tests
Geom.
Elective
Science
Elective
3
Govt / Econ
3
.5 / .5
1
Electives
Electives
Electives
Total Credits
5
21
New State Graduation Tests
PARCC
HONORS DIPLOMA
College prep students must meet 7 of 8 criteria.
Career-tech requirements are slightly different
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
 Mathematics
4 units
4 units
(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
 Science
4 units (including Physics 1 & Chemistry)
 Social Studies 4 units
 Foreign Language 3 units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
 Fine Arts
1 unit
 Grade Point Average 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0
scale
 ACT/SAT Score
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
(excludes scores from the writing sections)*
 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
 Click through ---
 Counseling
 Course & Scheduling Information
 2015-2016 Course Handbook
GPA Ranking
GPA SCALE HAS CHANGED
BEGINNING WITH THE
CLASS OF 2014
Course grades are based on
+ / - scale.
We will be using the
following scale to
compute GPA’s.
AP Courses are weighted 1
point for grades C- or
above.
A+
98-100%
4.0
A
93-97%
4.0
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%
0
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 – 1st highest class GPA.
 Salutatorian – 2nd highest class GPA

AP Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
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AP Chemistry
AP Environmental

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AP Biology

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2
AP European History

AP US History

AP Government

AP Psychology

AP Art History

AP Studio Art
*AP Science courses will be 2 periods long due to lab requirements
**Applications can be found on the web. Due no later than
February 12
 Math - Excursions in Math & Blended College Algebra (CCP)
(Alg.1, Geometry and Algebra 2 are all prerequisites)
 Science – Microbiology (.5 credit), Materials in Engineering Science,
AP Physics 1 & 2
 English – English 10 Honors can be taken by itself
Introduction to Acting formerly Acting
Acting Ensemble – Audition Only
Speech is now called Public Speaking,
News Design and Photojournalism (must be taken with Talisman)
 Business – Finance Fundamentals, Computer Applications is discontinued
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
• College Algebra
• Health
• Fitness/PE
• Student Technology Trainers
• Leaders of Tomorrow
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
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
www.govhs.org for course offerings.
See the Counseling website to learn more and
to access the on-line application.
oCBI 10
· You will be given time and guidance as you explore your interests, receiving an
individualized assessment of your career interests and aptitudes
· Visit and learn about opportunities at career labs at both of our campuses that best
match your talents and interests
· Part of your lab time is dedicated to individualized tutoring and time-management
training
· Explore a wide-range of career tech programs while receiving academic
support
oCareer Focus: You will be prepared to apply for a 2-year program at DACC. Upon
completing your graduation course requirements, you will possess the personal
development and academic skills needed to enroll into a 2 or 4 year college and prepare
for a successful career.
Applications
 AP Classes
 Virtual High School –VHS
 Student Technology Trainers
 Leaders of Tomorrow
 Talisman
 World Language 1
All the above applications are only electronic and can be found on the school
website. They are due no later than February 12
 Study Hall Option - Paper application
Open only to students taking 6 courses including an AP or CCP course
Physical Education Waiver
o Students may opt to waive their PE classes by
participating in & successfully completing two seasons
of an OHSAA approved sport or Marching Band
o At the conclusion of each athletic season, the Athletic
Dept. and Marching Band Director (fall only) will provide
the Counseling Office with a list of students who
completed the season. The students will be awarded
one PE waiver on their high school transcript. At the
conclusion of each school year, the AFJROTC instructor
will provide the Counseling Office with a list of students
who completed a full year of AFJROTC. These students
will also be awarded a PE waiver on their high school
transcript. Students not wishing to take part in the PE
waiver should submit a letter to their high school
counselor.
o PE coursework beyond the 2 required semesters will not
count towards elective credit.
•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.
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.
 APEX is the program used for credit recovery.
 APEX will no longer be offered for new credit.
 The passing grade required for all APEX coursework is a 70%
 If you are currently struggling, there is plenty of time to earn
your credits. APEX is not the answer. A failing grade in any
course will follow and affect you in your future education
goals. If you are concerned about your current classes,
please make time to talk to your teachers before or after
school. You may also schedule an appointment with Mrs.
Scott (Ms. Darcy).
Scheduling
Think about your 4-year plan. Be sure you consider
what you want your senior year to look like.
Decide on what classes you want to take next year. PE
& Health are important especially if you want to
attend the Career Center.
Be sure you have enough classes for graduation, honors
diploma, athletic eligibility, etc.
Check out the Course Handbook on-line at:
www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs
Discuss your choices with your parents.
Make a list of questions to discuss with your School
Counselor when you schedule.
 Your current teachers will make recommendations for the courses you
should take. Your AO teacher will shares these with you.
 Your counselors will be scheduling with you during your Academic
Options class on your assigned date.
 During scheduling, time will be limited. You MUST have your courses
scheduled into PowerSchool by your assigned date.
 Talk with your parents this week regarding your schedule for next year.
 What is your 4 year plan?
 Consider what you would like to take during your future years.
 If you have questions, ask your assigned counselor during scheduling.
 During individual scheduling, time will be limited. Please have
decisions made beforehand.
Scheduling
Date
6th Period AO
(Room 6007--Brown & Pollard Students
LRC Lab--Burwinkel Students
(with assistance from Conant)
Jan 26
Arnette
Jan 27
Baker
Jan 28
Morman
Jan 29
Haynes
Jan 30
Ruffin
Feb 2
Manley
Feb 3
Lee
Feb 4
Howes
Feb 5
Scocozzo
Feb 6
Leasure
Feb 9
Bagley
Feb 10
Luksic
Feb 11
Codding
Feb 12
McGrew, Heminger, Minardi, Codrea & Margraf
All Course Applications are due February 12, 2015
Course selection sheets and PowerSchool entry are due
when you meet with your counselor on your scheduling
date
You will receive your schedules in August. You will have 3
until 3 PM on August 11, 2015 to change your schedule.
You may only change your schedule one time.
NO REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED AFTER THIS
DATE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW YOUR
SCHEDULE THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF SCHOOL
Powerschool Scheduler
Students will be able to register for classes through Powerschool
You must access this now prior to your assigned AO scheduling
day when you meet with your counselor. Your counselor will
verify the classes you have signed up for during your meeting.
Remind
Class of 2018
Text @pacerpride to
81010
Planning and preparedness can make next year’s
scheduling a success!!!
Curriculum Night at Hayes
January 28 @ 7:30 p.m.
Students and parents welcome