Academic Programs

Hayes offers a project-based learning experience with many STEM-related subjects, including Project Lead the Way. The PBL curriculum aims to create a challenging learning environment focused on critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. PBL inspires joy and inquiry in the process of discovery to foster a culture of innovation through multilingual, authentic 21st-century learning.

Hayes is a Dual Language school where students can choose to learn one or both languages. Students participate in work towards earning their bilingual seal on a high school diploma.

Hayes is a community school that offers many resources to help and engage students and their families.

• Family Supports
• Food Pantry
• Extended Learning
• Connections to resources
• School-wide events
• Health services
• Family and Community Engagement
• Volunteer opportunities

The Advocacy Program at Hayes is a Character Development Program that strives to enhance academic performance and to develop positive social values and relationships. The program provides a space for all of our students, giving them a voice and providing them with caring adult advocates.

AVID ( more about AVID ) is an elective class for students who are capable of completing a college-prep path, but need extra support. This course helps students prepare for college and pushes them to take harder, more rigorous classes in high school.

AVID is based on WICR:

• writing as a tool of learning
• the inquiry method
• collaborative grouping
• academic reading

It also gives students the chance to tour college campuses, hear from guest speakers and it offers group tutoring sessions two times a week.

To sign up for AVID, students can contact one of the school’s counselors, teachers, and/or the principal by email or by talking to them during the school day. They will be given the application, which states the requirements and terms of taking the class. A scheduled interview in front of the site team is also part of the application process. Students will apply for this course during or prior to registration.