Welcome to R. B. Hayes High School

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

2. Principal Dr. Ric Stranges

3. Assistant Principals Mr. Rex Reeder Dr. Adonis Bolden

4. Counselors Mrs. Kier Smith Freshman Counselor

5. Grades 10 - 12 Counselors Mr. Matt Brown (A-G) Mr. Chris Downey (P-Z) Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (College and Career) Mrs. Leslie Cellar (H-O)

6. Welcome Parents and Students • Dempsey parents and students • St. Mary’s & Grace Community parents and students • Envelopes on stage (please pick-up after meeting) • Registration • Presentation is on our website

7. 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.

8. A Day at Hayes • 9 Periods • 7 class periods & 2 periods of Lunch/ House • School Hours are: 7:25 – 2:30

9. House • What is House? • “Teams” of students • Middle of day before or after lunch • Presentations, Announcements, Grade Checks, Academic intervention, School wide projects & fun competitions • Freshmen will be placed into houses randomly (unless they have siblings at Hayes), they will know their House at schedule pick up.

10. Graduation Core Requirements • English 4 credits • Math 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Health ½ credit • Physical Educ. ½ credit or 2 PE Waivers • Fine Arts 1 credit • Electives 5 credits or 5.5 if waivers used • 21 Total

11. Physical Education Waiver Two COMPLETED Seasons of: OHSAA Sponsored Sport Or Two COMPLETED Years of: Marching Band or AFJROTC You may NOTcombine one PE course and one waiver. Sports may be combined or skipped years. Waivers will be automatically added to transcripts.

12. Study Hall • Students may choose to take a traditional Study Hall. • There is no credit value awarded to a Study Hall. • All 9th Grade Students are encouraged to take a Study Hall in addition to House in order to help them successfully transition to Hayes High School.

13. Required Courses

14. Graduation Requirements • End of Course Exams • Earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course exams: • English 9, English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History, Government OR • Industry Credentials & Passing WorkKeys Score OR • Qualifying Score on College Admission Test

15. GPA RankingGPA SCALE HAS CHANGED BEGINNING WITH THE CLASS OF 2014 • Course grades are based on + / - scale. • AP Courses and College Credit Plus are weighted 1 point for grades C- or above.

16. Graduation With Honors • 5 Different Types of Honors Diplomas: • Academic • Career Technical • STEM • Social Science and Civic Engagement • Arts *More details can be found on our website.

17. Eligibility for Sports/Activities • 1.5 GPA for the quarter preceding season • Must be passing 5 courses (PE does not count toward the 5 courses) • Fall sports eligibility will be dependent on the 4th quarter of 8th grade year • Winter sports eligibility is based upon 1st and 2nd quarters.

18. Eligibility - 5 Class Rule • OHSAA requires students to be passing (with a D- or higher) 5classes in a semester • The 5 Class Rule is in addition to the Hayes GPA requirement.

19. Drop Policy • If students drop courses after the first two weeks of the class starting, they will be issued a “W” for dropping the course. • Students may only drop a course with a “W” ONE time during their high school career. • A “W” does not affect 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 willaffect the GPA.

20. Course Description Guide • In your student’s packet • Online, our website: • www.dcs.k12.oh.us • Hayes -> Counseling -> Scheduling • Also on Canvas.

21. Course Selection Sheet - Cores *Dempsey recommendations are listed underneath each subject area. Complete the form in pencil.

22. Course Selection Sheet - Electives

23. Course Selection 3 ELECTIVE PERIODS (Example):

24. Alternate Electives • To be used in the event that first choice electives do not fit • Do NOT go into PowerSchool

25. PowerSchool Registration • Fill out Course Selection Sheet • Enter requests into PowerSchool portal • Online portal opens Monday, January 28th! • Instructions for entering requests into PowerSchool are included in your student’s materials – can also be found on our website • Must be complete by Thursday, January 31st.

26. Power School Registration • Study Hall and PE Classes that are desired to be taken all year will only be able to be chosen once in PowerSchool – student will need to notify Mrs. Smith (at our one-on-one meetings) if they wish to double up, and counselor can add 2nd study hall or PE in PowerSchool.

27. Scheduling Online

28. Scheduling Online

29. Scheduling Online

30. Aerospace & Leadership Elective CoursesOffered by Delaware County Air Force Junior ROTC at Hayes • SO WHAT IS IT REALLY?? • What we are NOT!: • NOT Military Recruiters – You’re NOT required to join Military Service • NOT Directly connected to College-Level ROTC • NOT Influencing Students to Join Military • NOT just for people with Military Interests – It’s for everyone! • What we ARE!: • Electives in Aviation, Space, Global Issues, Survival Skills, Citizenship, Character, Leadership, Team-Building, Healthy Lifestyles, College and Career Planning • Knowledge and Values for success in ANY job, ANY career, civilian or military • Friends, Field Trips, Banquets, Picnics, Sports Days, Military Ball; FUN! • Voluntary Extracurricular Activities: Interscholastic Competition Drill Team; Rocket Club; Non-Firearm Air Rifle Pellet Marksmanship Team, Summer Leadership School, Community Service • Qualifies for the Physical Education Waiver

31. Course Applications Due by Thursday, January 31st • Honors English 9, World Studies 9, or Humanities 9 • Difference between Honors and Humanities • No GPA boost for either • If student is recommended for one Honors and one Humanities, they can choose • St. Mary’s and Grace Comm. Students – ignore deadline, teachers @ current school can sign • Spanish 1 or French 1 • No application for Spanish 2 or French 2 All applications can be found on our website

32. Applications

33. Scheduling Dates for Upcoming 9thGraders

34. Communication is KEY! Email Phone Conferences Website Planned Events Email List - Hoofprints Remind Texts Auto Call Appointments

35. Website Access www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs Information Grades Newsletters Upcoming events Join our Listserv Make appointments

36. Connect With Us!

37. Remind: Text Reminders Text 81010 with the following code: @hayes2023

38. Counselor Phone & E-mail Mrs. Kier Smith ectorski@delawarecityschools.net 740-833-1023

39. Dates to Remember • Course request forms & applications are due to Mrs. Klein byJanuary 31st • Requests entered into PowerSchool by January 31st • Mrs. Smith will be at Dempsey February 4th -15thto review requests one-on-one with students during their Social Studies classes. Dates are available on Canvas.

40. Changes to Schedule Requests • Any requests to change course selections must be submitted to your school counselor no later than May 29th at 3 PM.

41. Overview of Steps (for Dempsey Students) • Fill out Scheduling Request form • Go to PowerSchool account to add requests – Registration Opens • Fill out any applications you need • Upcoming 9th Graders: Turn in request forms and applications to Mrs. Klein by Jan 31st. • Meet with Mrs. Smith in February to finalize requests.

42. Schedules • Will be available on PowerSchool in August • Back to School Days will also be in August • Students will able to have school pictures taken, pay fees, buy parking passes, and pick up a paper copy of their schedule

43. Freshman Orientation • Will be in August • Students will have the opportunity to spend more time at Hayes before school begins • More information to come!

44. Thank you for coming! • GO PACERS!