Transcript Welcome to R. B. Hayes Freshman Orientation

Welcome to
R. B. Hayes High School
Principal
Mr. Ric Stranges
Assistant Principals
Mr. Rex Reeder
Mr. Dan Bartha
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9
Grade Counselor
Mrs. Jessica Scott
Freshman Counselor
Grades 10-12 Counselors
Mr. Matt Brown (A-G)
Miss Megan Burwinkel (P-Z)
Mrs. Jennifer Pollard (H-O)
Mrs. Leigh Conant – College and Career
Class of 2019 - Parents and Students!
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Welcome Dempsey parents and students
Welcome St. Mary’s parents and students
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Please pick up a packet on stage that includes a
curriculum handbook, course selection sheet,
etc.
How Parents Might Feel…
How Students Might Feel…
Or Maybe…
From a Student’s Perspective…
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Advice
Myths
Who to Ask
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.
Academic Options
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What is Academic Options?
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Homeroom atmosphere but in middle of day after
lunch
Presentations, Announcements, Grade Checks
Flex vs. Advisory – Grades can determine
placement
Graduation Core Requirements
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English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Health
Physical Educ.
Fine Arts
Electives
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4 credits
3 credits
4 credits – Must complete Alg 2
3 credits
½ credit
½ credit (Two – ¼ credits or waivers)
1 credit
5 credits or
5.5 credits if PE waivers used
An elective credit can include additional core credits.
Graduation Requirements
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New Generation Assessments:
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Earn a cumulative passing score on seven end-of-course
exams :
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English 9, English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S.
History, Government
Exams will be taken in February and March (Performance
Based), April and May (End of Course)
Students in Algebra 1, Geometry or Physical Science at
Dempsey will take these end of course exams
A student who earned high school credit in any of the
above courses before July 1, 2014, automatically will
receive a score of three points per course exam toward
the total points needed for graduation.
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)
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*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.
Physical Education Waiver
Two COMPLETED Seasons of:
OHSAA Sponsored Sport
Or
Two COMPLETED Years of:
Marching Band or AFJROTC
You may NOT combine one PE course and one waiver.
Sports may be combined or years skipped.
Waivers will be automatically added to transcripts.
Study Hall
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Students may choose to take a traditional Study
Hall.
There is no credit value awarded to a Study Hall.
Students are encouraged to take a Study Hall in
addition to Academic Options if they are involved
in extra-curricular activities or have little time after
school to study
Course Selection
4 CORE:
3 ELECTIVES
•English
(Example):
•Math
•Science
•Social Studies
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Semester
Semester
Year Long-- ------------>
Semester
Semester
Drop Policy
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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.
Introduction to Art Exemption
8th grade students who completed Art at
Dempsey will be eligible for exemption
from the requirement to take Intro to Art
 This will be based on recommendation
from Dempsey art teacher
 Student may then advance to upper level
art courses
 No credit for Intro to Art is earned
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Hybrid Courses
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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 offered to 9th grade students:
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Health
Fitness/PE
Leaders of Tomorrow
Communication is KEY!
Email
Phone
Conferences
Website
Planned Events
Email List
Auto Call
Appointments
Website Access
www.dcs.k12.oh.us/hayeshs
Information
Grades
Newsletters
Upcoming events
Join our Listserv
Make appointments
Counselor Phone # & E-mail
 Mrs.
Jessica Scott
(last name recently changed)
 [email protected]
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May change to scottje@....
740-833-1023
Appointments with the Counselor
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I want to ensure that I have the availability
to meet with you, so appointments are
strongly encouraged and are appreciated.
Appointments can be made on our website
or by calling the Counseling Office at 740833-1028.
Thank you for helping me better serve you!
Scheduling Online
Scheduling Online
Scheduling Online
Dates to Remember
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Course request forms are due January 30th to
Mrs. Nicely!
Mrs. Scott will be at Dempsey on February 2nd 12th to schedule in social studies classes.
Please bring applications to your scheduled
date. If you forget, they are due at the latest
February 12th to Mrs. Nicely! Students will NOT
be added to courses requiring applications
without a completed application being
submitted.
Dates to Remember
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Any requests to change course selections must
be submitted to your school counselor by June
5th.
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.
Overview of Steps
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Students received packets during Mrs. Scott’s visit on
Jan. 18th
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Extra handouts available tonight
Extra course guides are online, available for downloading
Fill out Scheduling Request form
Go to Power School account to add requests
Fill out any applications you need
Students will meet with me in the first two weeks of Feb.
to finalize schedule! Bring applications and request
form!
Schedules
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Will be available on PowerSchool in August
Back to School Days will also be in August
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Students will able to have school pictures taken,
pay fees and pick up a paper copy of their
schedule
Freshman Orientation
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Will be in August
Students will have the opportunity to spend
more time at Hayes before school begins
More information to come!
Questions
Thank you for coming!