Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Scheduling Future Seniors
2016-2017
Class of 2017
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
Ms. Smith
833-1026
smithhe1@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
 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 14-18 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 & CCP 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/page/466
 Click through --- Hayes Website
 Counseling
 Course & Scheduling Information
 2016-2017 Course Handbook
Remind 101
Class of 2017
Text @gopacers to
81010

AP Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics



AP Chemistry
AP Environmental



AP Biology
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 – Business Calculus is now called Calculus, College Prep Math
 Science – Earth Science is replaced by Environmental Science. It is a choice of 3
semester long courses called Ecology, Human Impact, and Physical Geology.
Physics Honors is now being offered, Chem. Accel. is now Chemistry Honors,
Robotics (1 semester)
 Business – Accounting is now called Finance Accounting, offered by DACC 1 cr.
Project Management & Supply Chain Systems = 1 credit, offered by DACC 1 cr.
Credit-Flex
 Students may now earn credits in non-traditional ways through
Ohio legislation.
 These ways include:
 Virtual Learning, may be taken through an accredited online
institution
 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 February 5– if you apply after that there
is no guarantee of acceptance.
Applications are online now at
www.delawareareacc.org
Applications
 AP Classes
 Virtual High School –VHS
 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 20
 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 5 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
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 counselors will be scheduling with you during your Englishclass on
your assigned date.
 During scheduling, time will be limited. You MUST have your courses
scheduled into Powerschool by your assigned date. You must bring your
scheduling sheet at this time.
 Talk with your parents this week regarding your schedule for next year.
 What is your post-high school 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
English Teacher
Feb. 8
Arnette
Feb. 9
Auvdel
Feb 10.
Koppel
Feb. 11
Puleo/Hering
Feb. 16
Hering/Uppstrom/Branham
Feb 17
Bagley
Feb .18
Howes
Feb 19
Uppstrom
Feb. 20
Make-Ups - SPED
Feb. 23
Make-Ups - SPED
All Course Applications are due February 22, 2016
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 16 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 prior to your assigned English scheduling
day when you meet with your counselor. Your counselor will
verify the classes you have signed up for during your meeting.
Omstructions on how to schedule are on the back of your
selection sheets.
POWERSCHOOL IS UNLOCKED JANUARY 29
Planning and preparedness can make next year’s
scheduling a success!!!
Curriculum Night at Hayes
January 28 @ 7:00 PM
Students and parents welcome
CCP Night February 4 @ 6:30 PM