1. Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School
Scheduling
& Curriculum Night

2. WELCOME
Class of 2017

3. Principal
Mr. Brad Faust

4. Assistant Principals
Mr. Jeff Jones Mr. Aaron R. Cook

5. Athletic Director Mr. Clint Fetty Athletic Secretary
Mrs. Connie Thomas

6. Counselors
Mr. Matthew Brown (A-D)* Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (E-L)*
*Class of 2017

7. Counselors
Miss Jessica Darcy (M-Q)* Ms. Leigh Stewart (R-Z)*
*Class of 2017

8. Our Vision
The Delaware City Schools will promote a culture of excellence that engages and empowers students and staff to embrace the challenges of our global society. We will build on our traditions, respect our diversity and partner for a strong community.

9. Your Student’s EXPLORE Results
Misty Swanger, Director of Enrichment
Your Student’s Scores
What do they mean?
How do they relate to the ACT?
How do colleges use ACT scores?
What can I do to help now and during the next four years?

10. A Day at Hayes 8 Class Periods + 1 lunch Lunch periods: 4, 6, 8, 10
School Hours are: 7:30 – 2:40
Your schedule might look something like this:
Period 1 7:30-8:15 Period 2 8:20-9:05
Period 3 9:10-9:55
Period 4 - Lunch 10:00-10:30
Period 5/6 10:35-11:20
Period 7/8 11:25-12:10
Period 9/10 12:15-1:00
Period 11 1:05-1:50
Period 12 1:55-2:40
Period 1 7:30-8:15
Period 2 8:20-9:05
Period 3 9:10-9:55
Period 4/5 10:00-10:45
Period 6/7 10:50-11:35
Period 8/9 11:40-12:25
Period 10 -Lunch 12:30-1:00
Period 11 1:05-1:50
Period 12 1:55-2:40 OR

11. Graduation Core Requirements
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Math 4 credits – Must complete Alg 2
Science 3 credits
Health ½ credit
Physical Educ. ½ credit (Two – ¼ credits or waivers)
Fine Arts 1 credit
Electives 5 credits or
5.5 credits if PE waivers used
An elective is any credit over and above those named above.
21 Total

12. Diploma with Honors (Honors level courses are not required to qualify)
In addition to the required graduation requirements, the following must be met:
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, & 1 college prep course)
*Science – 4 credits (Chemistry & Physics 1)
*Social Studies – 4 credits
(World Studies, US Studies, Govt./Econ, & 1 elective)
*Foreign Language – 3 or 4 credits (3 of the same or 2 of two different)
Fine Arts – 1 credit (Art or music)
*3.5 unweighted GPA through all 4 years
*Score of 27 on ACT or 1210 on SAT
*Only one of these categories may be dropped.
21 Total

13. GPA Ranking Course grades are based on + / - scale
98-100%
4.0 A
93-97% 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%
Course grades are based on + / - scale
Athletic eligibility:
1.50 For Upcoming Freshmen
Cumulative GPA is based on every grade earned starting in 9th grade!

14. Physical Education Waiver
Two COMPLETED Seasons of:
OHSAA Sponsored Sport Or
Two COMPLETED Years of:
Marching Band or ROTC
You may NOT combine one PE course and one waiver.
Sports may be combined or years skipped.
Waivers will be automatically added to transcripts.

15. Study Hall
Students may choose to take a traditional Study Hall or a Tutoring Lab.
Tutoring Labs will be available in Math, English, Science, or Foreign Language.
There is no credit value awarded to a Study Hall or Tutoring Lab.

16. Course Selection Sheet
Subject
Semester 1
Term 1 & 2
Semester 2
Term 3 & 4
English
English 9 (1)
Social Studies
World Studies
(1)
Science
Physical Sci
Math
Geometry (1)
Elective
Health (.5)
PE (.25)
Concert Choir
Spanish 1 (1)
Intro to Art (.5)
Study Hall

17. Scheduling Online

18. Scheduling Online

19. Scheduling Online

20. Graduation Progress

21. 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 for the final grade. This will be entered on the transcript and will affect the GPA.

22. Dates to Remember
All course selections and applications are due February 22nd! 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 10th. 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.

23. 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 for 9th graders in:
Health
Fitness/PE

24. CREDIT FLEX INCLUDES Testing Out of a Course (Fee Required)
Independent Study (Fee Required)
Dual Enrollment (Fee Required)
On-line courses
During the Summer (Fee Required)
During the school day
After school (Fee Required)
Check the Hayes website for updated applications, fees, and deadlines. .

25. Freshmen Preview Night
May 28, 2013
6:30 PM
(For Parents and Students)
Travel your schedule
Meet your teachers
Sign up for clubs and sports
Get ready to be a Hayes Pacer!

26. Fall Orientation Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Freshmen will attend from 7:30-11:30
Transportation and breakfast snack is provided
Receive an updated copy of your schedule
See all of your classes
Walk through your schedule
Only Freshmen will attend this day

27. COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT!
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28. Thank you for coming!
GO PACERS!