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Rutherford B. Hayes High School Curriculum Night 2016-2017

Information about graduation requirements, honors diploma criteria, College Credit Plus program, college admissions, and AP course offerings. Appointments with counselors are strongly encouraged.

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Rutherford B. Hayes High School Curriculum Night 2016-2017

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  1. Rutherford B. Hayes High School Curriculum Night 2016-2017 January 28, 2016

  2. Counselor Phone #’s & E-mails

  3. Appointments with Counselors • 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!

  4. Graduation Requirements21 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits (World St. / U.S. St./ Govt & Econ) Math 4 Credits (Must include Algebra 2) Science 3 Credits (1 Physical / 1 Bio / 1 Elective) Health .5 Credit PE .5 Credit (.25 Credit ea. Or 2 PE Waivers) Music/Art or DACC 1 Credit Electives 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

  5. HONORS DIPLOMAMust meet 7 of 8 criteria. (Career-tech requirements are slightly different, and the State is considering three additional Honors Diploma categories) • English4 units • Mathematics4 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 Language3units/4 units (2 +2 of 2 different languages) • Fine Arts1 unit • Grade Point Average3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale • ACT/SAT Score 27ACT** / 1210SAT** * Possible changes to this category are being considered **Excludes score from Writing 8

  6. Testing Requirements for Graduation • Class of 2017: Pass OGT or Use Alternative Test (ACT, EOC) • Class of 2018 and Beyond: • 18 Points (EOC, or AP/CCP Social Stu or Science) • ACT Remediation Free • Workplace Credential/WorkKeys Test (DACC)

  7. Perhaps a Video Will Help….

  8. 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.

  9. 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)

  10. 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.

  11. College Credit Plus Resources • 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. • For additional information on the College Credit Plus program, visit https://www.ohiohighered.org/college_credit_plus.

  12. College Admissions • 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!

  13. 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

  14. AP vs CCP • AP • 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 • CCP • 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

  15. Valedictorian & Salutatorian • GPA’s can be over 4.0 • For the Classes of 2016, & 2017: • 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: • Valedictorian – the student with the highest GPA. • Salutatorian – the student with the second highest GPA.

  16. New for 2016-2017 • 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

  17. Study Hall Option QUALIFICATIONS • Study Hall Option is available to students in Grades 10 – 12 who want to arrive after 1st period or leave for last period. • Students must take a course for college credit or an AP course to qualify.

  18. Credit Flex • Alternative ways to earn a credit: • Accredited Online Vendor Course • Independent Study • Test Out of a Course

  19. DropPolicy • 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.

  20. 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. • Schedules will be released in August at Schedule Pick-up. • 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.

  21. COURSE HANDBOOK Available Online At: • http://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs • Counseling • Course & Scheduling Information • 2016-2017 CourseHandbook

  22. Scheduling Online • 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.

  23. Remind • The Counseling Department will text parents & students with reminders. • Sign up today! • Text to 81010. • @gopacers (Class of 2017) current 11th • @pacerpride (Class of 2018) current 10th • @rbhayes(Class of 2019) current 9th

  24. Thank you! Teachers are available to discuss their curriculum and recommendations for your student GO PACERS!!!

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