Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Curriculum Night 2016-2017
January 28, 2016
Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails
Grade 9
Mrs. Scott
scottje@delawarecityschools.net
833-1023
Grades 10 - 12: A – G
Mr. Brown
brownma@delawarecityschools.net
833-1025
Grades 10 - 12: H - O
Ms. Smith
smithhe1@delawarecityschools.net
833-1026
Grades 10 – 12: P - Z
Ms. Burwinkel 833-1024
burwinme@delawarecityschools.net
College & Career Counselor Mrs. Conant
conantle@delawarecityschools.net
833-1027
Appointments with Counselors
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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!
Graduation Requirements
21 Credits
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Health
PE
Music/Art or DACC
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
Class of 2017: Pass the Ohio Graduation Tests.
Class of 2018: One of Three Grad Pathways
HONORS DIPLOMA
Must meet 7 of 8 criteria. (Career-tech requirements are slightly different, and
the State is considering three additional Honors Diploma categories)
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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
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Grade Point Average
ACT/SAT Score
4 units
3 units/4 units (2 +2 of 2 different languages)
1 unit
3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
27 ACT** / 1210 SAT**
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* Possible changes to this category are being considered **Excludes score from Writing
8
Testing Requirements for
Graduation
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Class of 2017: Pass OGT or Use
Alternative Test (ACT, EOC)
Class of 2018 and Beyond:
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18 Points (EOC, or AP/CCP Social Stu or Science)
ACT Remediation Free
Workplace Credential/WorkKeys Test (DACC)
Perhaps a Video Will Help….
College Credit Plus is an initiative by the Ohio Department
of Education and Ohio Department of Higher Education to
allow high school students to attain college
credit up to 30 semester hours per school year tuition free
at Ohio public institutions and a reduced cost at private
institutions.
Interested parents and students should attend the College
Credit Plus Information Night on February 4, 2016 at
6:30 PM in the Hayes Auditorium to learn about how to
qualify as well as benefits and risks.
College Credit Plus Offerings at Hayes
World Literature Honors = English Comp 1 & 2 (MTC) = 6 Credits
College Algebra = College Algebra (MTC) = 4 Credits
MTC Block = Psychology, Sociology, Oral Comm, Diversity (MTC) = 12 credits
Spanish 4 = Beginning Spanish II (WSU) = 3 Credits
Spanish 5 = Intermediate Spanish I (WSU) = 3 Credits
French 4 = Beginning French II (WSU) = 3 Credits
French 5 = Intermediate French I (WSU) = 3 Credits
Photography 2 = Digital Image Manipulation (MTC) = 3 Credits
Project Management and Supply Chain Systems (CSCC) = 3 Credits
Principles of Business (CSCC) = 3 Credits
Finance Accounting (CSCC) = 3 Credits (Pending Approval)
Advanced Global Logistics Management (CSCC) = 3 Credits (2017-2018)
15-30 Credit Hour Pathway in General
Education & Business (examples)
World Lit Honors + College Algebra + Spanish/French 4 + Photo 2 = 16
College Algebra + MTC Block = 16
World Lit Honors + College Algebra + Business + Language = 16
World Lit Honors + College Alg + MTC Block + Language 4 & 5 + Photo 2 = 31
College Algebra + All Business + Language = 21
Pathways can also include CCP courses taken online or
on a college’s campus. Consider transferability of ALL
courses taken for college credit.
College Credit Plus Resources
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College courses may be taken at participating College Credit
Plus institutions provided that the student meets the
admission criteria of the institution and non-remediation. For
a full listing of courses offered, please review the course
catalog on the institution’s website.
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For additional information on the College Credit Plus
program, visit
https://www.ohiohighered.org/college_credit_plus.
College Admissions
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Current juniors, take ACT 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.
Junior College Info Night this Spring!
Visit colleges between now and next fall.
Apply by December 2016 or sooner!
FAFSA now opening October 2016!
AP Course Offerings
AP Language &
Composition
AP Literature &
Composition
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Applications can be found on the Counseling website.
AP Environmental
Science
AP Physics 2
AP European History
AP Psychology
AP US History
AP Government
AP Art History
AP Studio Art
AP vs CCP
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AP
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College Level
Can be used for “credit by
exam”
Test score, not grade
determines credit
Year Long
Standard Curriculum
Good for out-of-state,
highly selective
Weighted grade
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CCP
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College course/Dual credit
Transfers to any public
college, most private
colleges in Ohio
Grade determines credit
Some year long, some
semester
Good for in-state, students
who are sure of direction
Weighted grade
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
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GPA’s can be over 4.0
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For the Classes of 2016, & 2017:
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Valedictorian - students who have a 4.1 GPA and 3 AP classes.
Salutatorian - students who have a 4.0 GPA and 2 AP classes.
For the Class of 2018 & Beyond:
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Valedictorian – the student with the highest GPA.
Salutatorian – the student with the second highest GPA.
New for 2016-2017
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Robotics - .5 credit
Business Calculus is now Calculus
Chemistry Accelerated is now Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors (AP Physics 1 no longer available)
Accounting is Finance Accounting (CCP Pending)
Project Management and Supply Chain Systems (CCP)
Extended Study Art not offered during House,
independent study as can be arranged during study hall
College Prep Math
Earth Science in now Environmental Science which
includes Environmental Science: Ecology (.5), Physical
Geology (.5) and/or Environmental Science: Human
Impact (.5)
Sophomore Journalism will be offered next year
Study Hall Option
QUALIFICATIONS
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Study Hall Option is available to students in Grades
10 – 12 who want to arrive after 1st period or leave
for last period.
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Students must take a course for college credit or an AP
course to qualify.
Credit Flex
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Alternative ways to earn a credit:
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Accredited Online Vendor Course
Independent Study
Test Out of a Course
Drop Policy
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Students will 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.
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.
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Schedules will be released in August at Schedule Pick-up.
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Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to
your school counselor by August 16th. After this date,
students will need to remain in their assigned classes for 3
days before making any changes.
COURSE HANDBOOK
Available Online At:
http://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs
Counseling
Course & Scheduling Information
2016-2017 Course Handbook
Scheduling Online
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Students should input their course
selections online through their Power
School account by their scheduling day in
English (February 8-23)
Log into Power School and click the Course
Registration/Request link to access the
selection portal.
Remind
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The Counseling Department will text
parents & students with reminders.
Sign up today!
Text to 81010.
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@gopacers (Class of 2017) current 11th
@pacerpride (Class of 2018) current 10th
@rbhayes (Class of 2019) current 9th
Thank you!
Teachers are available to discuss their curriculum
and recommendations for your student
GO PACERS!!!