Scheduling

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Scheduling 2014-15
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Counselor Phone E-mails
A D Mr. Brown 833-1025 brownma_at_ delawarecityschools.net
E - K Mrs. Pollard 833-1026 pollarje_at_delawarecityschools.net
L - R Miss Darcy 833-1023 darcyje_at_delawarecityschools.net
S Z Ms. Conant 833-1024 conantle_at_delawarecityschools.net
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2014-15 Course Handbook

• Check your school email! It has been emailed to
  you!
• You may also access the course curriculum book
  on-line at
• http//www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs
• Guidance
• Course Scheduling Information
• 2014-2015 Course Handbook

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REQUIRED COURSES
Required
English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 4
Math Math Math Math (Alg. 2) Math 4
Science Physical Science Biology Science Elective   3
Social Studies World Studies U.S. Studies  Govt / Econ 3
PE / Health PE/ Health PE     .5 / .5
Fine Arts Fine Art 1
Electives Electives Electives Electives Electives 5
Pass OGT Tests       Total Credits 21
 Career Tech students are exempt from Fine Arts
Credit
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HONORS DIPLOMACollege prep students must meet 7
of 8 criteria.Career-tech requirements are
slightly different.These requirements are in
addition to the DCS requirements for graduation.

• English 4 units
• Mathematics 4 units
• (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or
  equivalent and another higher level course)
• Science 4 units (including Physics
  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)

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Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)

• Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Science
• Social Studies
• Students will first be tested in the spring of
  their sophomore year.
• Students who do not pass a part of 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.

Tests will be given March 10th 14th in the
afternoon.
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GPA RankingGPA SCALE HAS CHANGED BEGINNING WITH
THE CLASS OF 2014
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

• Course 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.

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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
• GPAs 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.

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Physical Education Waiver

• Students may opt to waive their PE classes by
  participating in successfully completing two
  seasons of an OHSAA approved sport, AFJROTC (2
  years), or Marching Band but you must follow
  these guidelines.
• Waivers will be automatically added to
  transcripts at the end of season.
• You must notify your counselor if you DO NOT wish
  to use your waiver.

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DACCDelaware Area Career Center

• Applications are still being accepted. Priority
  Deadline is Feb. 1st if you apply after that
  there is no guarantee of acceptance.
• Turn your applications in to
• the counseling office ASAP.

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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.

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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.

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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 2
• 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.

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New for 2014-2015

• AP Physics B is now AP Physics 2 due to name
  change by College Board
• Freshman Band Wind Ensemble Band are now
  replaced by Concert Marching Band and Symphonic
  Marching Band. (Will have auditions like
  Orchestra.)
• Extended Study in all Art Classes (except Intro
  to Art and AP Art Courses) is now available to
  students who have completed Level 2 in a course
  and want to continue learning in that area.
  Application is required.

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New for 2014-2015

• Yoga is now Yoga 1 and Yoga 2. Students must have
  Yoga 1 before Yoga 2.
• Leaders of Tomorrow is a new hybrid course.
  There will be an application and is only open to
  Student Council Members.
• Student Technology Trainers is a new course by
  Mrs. Ressler. There will be an application and
  only a limited number of students can take the
  course.

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New for 2014-2015

• All AP Science courses will be two periods long
  in length due to lab requirements.
• FST is only open to 11th and 12th graders who are
  taking this as their last math course and have
  not taken a math beyond FST.
• Statistics is no longer being offered. (AP Stats
  is the only option.)

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New for 2014-2015

• 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
• Government Economics
• Health
• Fitness/PE
• Technology Tech Trainers
• Leaders of Tomorrow
• Pacer Capstone

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PSEO Class at Hayes
MTC Skills for Success MTC Careers for the 21
Century These two classes are usually offered
last period two days a week during 1st
semester. Flyer is available with applications.
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Marion Tech PSEO Courses

• Students 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!!!!

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PSEO Meeting

• Jan 29th meeting, 700-800pm - Auditorium
• This meeting is REQUIRED for participation in
  PSEO.

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DACC Business Management Lab 2 credits

• This is the first lab of a two-year lab program
  taught at Hayes by an instructor from the
  Delaware Area Career Center.  Students will be
  scheduled into this lab for two consecutive
  periods.  
• The first year, students focus on understanding
  of our economic system and how businesses operate
  in that environment, the study of business ethics
  and leadership, computer applications,
  interpersonal and communication skills.
• The second year is focused on personal finance,
  bookkeeping, QuickBooks, business language,
  business management, while pulling it all
  together utilizing an online environment.
  Additional components of the program earn free
  college credit, internship experiences,
  opportunities for 4 year pathways, and a jump
  start on your future.  
• Next years seniors may take the first year of
  this lab.

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Virtual High School

• 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

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CREDIT FLEX

• Students may earn credits in non-traditional ways
  through new 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

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CREDIT FLEX

• For additional information
• Costs
• Deadlines (June 1st!)
• Applications
• Visit the counseling website

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OPTION

• Juniors who are on track to graduate and meet the
  required qualifications may choose option for 1st
  or last period.
• Major requirements are 2.75 GPA, 12 credits
  earned, schedule 7 classes with upper level
  math or science course.
• Applications must be returned to your counselor.

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Pass / Fail OptionOpen 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 courses 1st Term.

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Study Hall

• Students may choose to take a traditional study
  hall
• Tutoring Lab may no longer be available, but
  there will be supports for academics stay tuned!

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Applications

• Pacer Capstone (due to Mr. Haynes by Feb. 21)
• AP
• Delhi 
• World Lang 1
• D-Town
• Student Tech Trainers (online application)
• Leaders of Tomorrow (due to Ms. Pittmann by Jan
  28th)
• Talisman (online application)
• Option
• Open Lunch
• Art Extended Study
• VHS

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Scheduling Tips

• Think ahead 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, Art Health are important electives.
• 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 choices with your parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Make a list of questions to discuss with your
  counselor when you schedule.

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Drop Policy

• 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.

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Dates to Remember

• All course selections and applications are due
  February 28th! 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 5th.
  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.

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Remind 101

• Text [phone] with code below
• Class of 2016 is _at_tracer

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PowerSchool Scheduler

• NEW Students will go to room 6007 during their
  science class between the dates of Feb. 3rd
  19th.
• Students will still register for classes online
  through PowerSchool.
• Your counselor will verify the classes you sign
  up for.

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PowerScheduler

• Students 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 on your assigned
  day.

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Scheduling Online
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Scheduling Online
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Scheduling Online
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Who is Your Science Teacher?
Mon. Feb. 3 Ruffin
Tues. Feb. 4 Scocozzo
Weds. Feb. 5 Krohn
Thurs. Feb. 6 Kovatch
Fri. Feb. 7 Kruthaup
Mon. Feb. 10 Austin
Tues. Feb. 11 Lehman
Weds. Feb. 12 Hohman
Thurs. Feb. 13 Bakunas
Fri. Feb. 14 Carpenter
Tue. Feb. 18 Pittman / VHS / Apex
Wed. Feb. 19 Make Ups