Rutherford B. Hayes High School
2013-2014 Scheduling, Course Information
& Advanced Options
Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails
A–D
Mr. Brown
833-1025
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
Graduation Requirements
21 Credits
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Health
PE
Music/Art or DACC Lab
Electives
4 Credits
3 Credits (World St. / U.S. St./ Govt & Econ)
4 Credits (Must include Algebra 2)
3 Credits (1 Physical / 1 Bio / 1 Elective)
.5 Credit
.5 Credit (.25 Credit ea. Or 2 PE Waivers)
1 Credit
5 or 5.5 (if PE waiver used) Credits
HONORS DIPLOMA
Must meet 7 of 8 criteria. (Career-tech requirements are slightly different.)
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English
Mathematics
4 units
4 units
Science
4 units
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(including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course)
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(including Physics & Chemistry)
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Social Studies
4 units
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Foreign Language
3 units
(including at least 2 units in each language studied)
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Fine Arts
Grade Point Average
ACT/SAT Score
1 unit
3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
(excludes scores from the writing sections)*
COURSE HANDBOOK
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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
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.
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.
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.
Virtual High School
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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
WEIGHTED GRADES
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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
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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.
New for 2013-2014
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Proposed 8-period school day
Mathematics
Science
Hybrid Courses
Music
Electives
Drop Policy
Pass/Fail Policy
Study Hall
Deadlines
Proposed 8-period School Day
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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
Mathematics
Business Calculus
 AP Calculus BC
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For those who have completed AP Calculus AB
Will be combined with students who are enrolled in
AP Calculus BC
Science
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AP Environmental Science
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AP Physics B
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Must have completed Algebra 2 and have completed or be
concurrently enrolled in Chemistry
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
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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.
Hybrid Courses
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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:
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Earth Science
Government & Economics
Health
Fitness/PE
Music
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Concert Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
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Audition Only
Marching & Wind Ensemble Band
Music Theory & Harmony
Jazz Band will become an after-school program.
Elective Courses
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Volunteer Work Credit
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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:
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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
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.
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Study Hall Option and Open Lunch
MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS
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Any senior with 18 credits or 17 credits with 2.5 GPA
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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
Drop Policy
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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.
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.
Dates to Remember
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All course selections and applications are due February 22nd!
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 10th. 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.
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!
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Thank you for your time!
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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