Rutherford B. Hayes High School Upcoming Sophomore Scheduling 2013-2014

Rutherford B. Hayes High SchoolScheduling Future Sophomores2014-2015

Scheduling can be stressfulBUTIt doesnt need to be.Pay close attention and take some notes.Counselor Phone #s and E-mailA D Mr. Brown833-1025 brownma@ delawarecityschools.netE - L Mrs. Pollard833-1026 pollarje@delawarecityschools.netM-Q Miss Darcy833-1023 darcyje@delawarecityschools.netR Z Mrs. Conant833-1024 conantle@delawarecityschools.netFreshSophJuniorSeniorRequiredEnglishEnglish 9English 10English 11English 124MathMathMathMathMath4SciencePhysical ScienceBiologyScience Elective3Social StudiesWorld StudiesU.S. StudiesGovt / Econ3PE / HealthPE/HealthPE.5 / .5Music/Art/DACCFine Art1ElectivesElectivesElectivesElectivesElectives5Pass OGT TestsTotal Credits21Required CoursesThis criteria is in addition to the DCS requirements for graduation. English 4 unitsMathematics 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 unitsForeign Language 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied)Fine Arts 1 unit

Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scaleACT/SAT Score 27 ACT / 1210 SAT (excludes scores from the writing sections)*

HONORS DIPLOMACollege prep students must meet 7 of 8 criteria.Career-tech requirements are slightly differentYou do not need to take Honors courses to qualify for Honors Diploma

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/hayeshsClick through ---GuidanceCourse & Scheduling Information2014-2015 Course Handbook

Course BulletinGPA RankingGPA SCALE HAS CHANGED BEGINNING WITH THE CLASS OF 2014Course grades are based on + / - scale. We will be using the following scale to compute GPAs.AP Courses are weighted 1 point for grades C- or above.A+98-100%4.0A93-97%4.0A-90-92%3.7B+88-89%3.3B83-87%3.0B-80-82%2.7C+78-79%2.3C73-77%2.0C-70-72%1.7D+68-69%1.3D63-67%1.0D-60-62%.7F0-59%01. Post-Secondary Educational Options (PSEO)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 EnrollmentStudents 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 Options3. Dual EnrollmentStudents 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.

College OptionsMarion-Tech PSEO CoursesStudents with a 2.75 GPA may apply for the PSEO courses that will be taught by a Marion Tech Instructor at Hayes.Sociology and Oral Communications will be taught the first semester and Psychology and Dealing with Diversity will be taught second semester. Students must take all four courses, which will be taught in two consecutive periods Monday through Thursday.Students will earn 12 semester hours of credit!!!!If you are interested in PSEO and did not attend the Jan 29th meeting, there is a make-up meeting.This meeting is REQUIRED for participation in PSEO.

Credit-FlexStudents may now earn credits in non-traditional ways through new Ohio legislation.These ways include:Virtual LearningTest-OutIndependent 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:CostsDeadlines (June 1st!)ApplicationsVisit the guidance websiteAP Course OfferingsAP Language & CompositionAP Literature & CompositionAP Calculus AB AP Calculus BCAP StatisticsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP EnvironmentalAP Physics 2 (formerly AP Physics B)AP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP GovernmentAP Art HistoryAP Studio Art*AP Science courses will be 2 periods long due to lab requirements**Applications can be found on the web or in guidance. Signatures from current teacher and AP teacher need to be obtained on application.

Weighted GradesAP classes are weighted for grades of C- or higher. This means that an A = 5 pts. B = 4 pts. etc. for AP classes onlyGPAs can be over 4.0Valedictorian - 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.VHSVHS stands for Virtual High SchoolAvailable for enrichment opportunitiesCourses 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 guidance website to learn more and to access the on-line application.

Concert Marching Band - AuditionSymphonic Marching Band AuditionExtended Study in Art after completing first 2 yearsMultiple Hybrid CoursesLeaders of Tomorrow Student Technology TrainersVolunteer Work ExperienceYoga 1 & Yoga 2 Must be taken consecutivelyNew for 2014-2015Hybrid CoursesHybrid 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 ScienceGovernment & EconomicsHealthFitness/PEPacer CapstoneStudent Technology TrainersLeaders of TomorrowMusicConcert Marching BandSymphony Marching Band*Audition Only

Extended study is now available to student who complete Levels 1 & 2. This allows you to further your study in a specific course of art.Application only

New ElectiveLeaders of Tomorrow (0.5 credits) Members of Student Council are asked to take this hybrid course. Students will learn various methods of leadership and roles. They will learn to implement these skills in their student council rolesStudent Technology Trainers (0.5 credits) Students will learn the components on Google tools, research the significance of technology education, learn social media etiquette and further develop their 21st century skills. They will develop techonology products to further help students and teachersCareer Graphics Work in a print shop to develop employability, problem-solving, and life skills Hands-on projects include: Glass etching, laser engraving, painting, signage for school projects, billboard design, building CO2 cars, etc. Explore a wide-range of career tech programs while receiving academic supportCareer Focus: Prepared to continue high school and qualify for a career tech program at DACC

ApplicationsAP ClassesStudy Hall Option 10th grade, 6 credits earned and a 3.0 cume GPAVirtual High School VHSStudent Technology TrainersDelhiTalismanD-TownArt Extended StudyWorld Language 1Applications can be found on the web or in the School Counseling office.Physical Education WaiverStudents may opt to waive their PE classes by participating in & successfully completing two seasons of an OHSAA approved sport or Marching BandAt 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.

Drop PolicyStudents 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 courses 1st Term.

Pass/Fail OptionSchedulingThink 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/hayeshsDiscuss your choices with your parents. Make a list of questions to discuss with your guidance counselor when you schedule.

Course Selection Sheets**Be sure to have this during your scheduled time in Science**Your counselors will be scheduling with you during your science class on your assigned dateTalk 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.MondayFeb. 3Ruffin MondayFeb. 10AustinTues.Feb. 4ScocozzoTues.Feb. 11LehmanWeds.Feb. 5KrohnWeds.Feb. 12HohmanThurs.Feb. 6KovatchThurs.Feb. 13KingFridayFeb. 7KruthaupFridayMondayFeb. 14Feb. 17CarpenterPittman/APEX/VHSScheduling**Make-ups will be Feb. 18 & 19**Dates to RememberAll Course Applications are due February 28, 2014

Course selection sheets are due when you meet with your counselor on your scheduling date

Any requests to change your course selections must be submitted to your School Counselor by June 5, 2014.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.

NO REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED AFTER THIS DATE.Powerschool SchedulerStudents will be able to register for classes through Powerschool

You should access this now prior to your assigned Science scheduling day when you meet with your counselor. Your counselor will verify the classes you have signed up for during your meeting.

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Curriculum Night at HayesJanuary 29 @ 7 p.m.Students and parents welcomeIf you want to take PSEO, you MUST attend