Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Scheduling Future Seniors
2015-2016
Class of 2016
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
English
English 9
English
10
English 11 English 12
4
Math
Alg. 1
Geom.
Alg. 2
4
Science
Physical
Science
Biology
Science
Elective
Social Studies
World
Studies
U.S.
Studies
PE / Health
PE/
Health
PE
Music/Art/DACC
Fine Art
Electives
Electives Electives
Pass OGT Tests
Senior
Elective
Required
3
Govt / Econ
3
.5 / .5
1
Electives
Electives
Total Credits
5
21
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)*
Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT)
 You are tested in 5 subject areas: English, Math, Science, Social
Studies and Writing.
 The test dates this year are March 17-23 with make-ups the
following week
 Students who do not pass the test will be retested in the fall and
again in the spring until all five parts of the tests have been
passed. Students may elect to participate in an intervention
program during the summer and have an additional opportunity
to take the test in June.
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 – 3 AP courses and a 4.1 or higher
 Salutatorian – 2 AP courses and a 4.0 or higher
 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
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AP Language & Composition
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AP Literature & Composition
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AP Calculus AB
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AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
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AP Chemistry
AP Environmental
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AP Biology
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AP Physics 1
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AP Physics 2
AP European History
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AP US History
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AP Government
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AP Psychology
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AP Art History
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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 (replaces FST) & Blended College Algebra
(Alg.1, Geometry and Algebra 2 are all prerequisites)
 English – Introduction to Acting (.5 cr.), Acting Ensemble (.5 cr.) Audition only
Speech is now called Public Speaking,
News Design (.5 credit) & Photojournalism (.5 credit)
 Science – Microbiology (.5 credit), Anatomy and Physiology (.5 credit)
Materials in Engineering Science, AP Physics 1 & 2
 Social Studies – Psychology has been replaced with AP Psychology
 Art - Photography 2 is now offered for college credit through MTC
 Business – Principles of Business (CCP) & Management Principles
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
• Government & Economics
• 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.
Applications are still being accepted.
Priority Deadline is Jan. 31 – if you apply after that there is no
guarantee of acceptance.
Turn your applications in to
the counseling office ASAP.
Applications
 AP Classes
 Virtual High School –VHS
 Leaders of Tomorrow
 Student Technology Trainers
 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 dualenrollment 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).
 Seniors must take a minimum
of 6 credit hours
Study hall option is only open to
students taking an AP course or
another course offered for college
credit.
Scheduling
This is your Senior year! Make sure to achieve a good
balance between your courses.
Remember state requirements. This is the last
opportunity you have to meet the minimums (PE,
Health, Fine Art)
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 (with assistance from Conant)
Students
Jan 26
Huedepohl
Jan 27
Hohman
Jan 28
Lamb
Jan 29
DelMonaco
Jan 30
Frisch
Feb 2
Gideon
Feb 3
Kraus
Feb 4
Kovatch
Feb 5
Bakunas
Feb 6
Weakland
Feb 9
Perez
Feb 10
Auvdel
Feb 11
Young
Feb 12
SPED
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
until August 11 at 3 PM 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 FEW 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 101
Class of 2016
Text @tracer 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