2013-2014 Andrea Martin - Principal Tisa Hawkins - Assistant Principal

1. Mission Statement Reagan Academic Magnet The Elementary Magnet School at Reagan is committed to the belief that each student will develop to his potential within a positive learning community. Our students will demonstrate exemplary personal character, social responsibility, and intellectual, emotional, and physical excellence. Academic achievement Life-long learners Learning partnership between students, parents, staff, and community Scholars in action T eam approach Academic focus Rigor Student-centered instruction Good, Better, Best Never let it rest Until your good is better, And your better is best! We are Reagan All*Stars; We wear our Blue with Pride! Academic Academy 2013-2014 Andrea Martin - Principal Tisa Hawkins - Assistant Principal Reagan Magnet School 2321 E. 21st Street Odessa, TX 79761 (432)456-1189 Fax: (432) 456-1188

2. EXEMPLARY CAMPUS Building World-class All*star scholars 1995 - 2012 All Reagan All-Stars are provided with the foundation to be world-class scholars. From kindergarten through sixth grade, the basic Scholarly Behaviors (from the work of Dr. Sandra Kaplan) are reinforced in our daily work . Kaplan’s elements of Depth and Complexity, are also embedded into daily instruction, adding a layer to curriculum that immediately increases rigor and engagement for all students! Scholarly Behaviors High expectations, coupled with a strong support system and rigorous subject-matter content, form the core of the learning process at ReaganMagnet School. Academic achievement, exemplary citizenship, self-esteem, and critical thinking skills are an emphasis for every child. The high academic achievement demonstrated by Reagan students over time is the result of a dynamic learning partnership of students, parents, staff, and community. Depth & Complexity · Ponders big ideas; taking time to think about learning · Exercises the intellect; taking risks and welcoming challenges · Accesses multiple resources; utilizes a variety of resources to gain knowledge · Sets goals; fosters a feeling of accomplishment and the idea of making a contribution · Thirsts for knowledge; passion for learning more · Asks good questions; curious, analytical · Brings tools; prepared to learn · Sees from different perspectives; intellectual empathy · Saves important information; organizes learning for future use When students think critically using the elements of Depth (language of the discipline, big idea, essential details, rules, patterns, trends, unanswered questions, ethics) and Complexity (change over time, multiple points of view, across the disciplines), the learning is more rigorous, relevant, and exciting for all scholars. Application Process Special Honors 2013 STAAR Academic Distinction 1995- 2012: Texas Education Agency Exemplary School 2009-2010: Children at Risk Study;ranked #10 in Texas 2001-2010:Just for the Kids/ Texas Business & Education Coalition Best Performing Schools Honor Roll 2005-2006: Blue Ribbon Texas Lighthouse School 2005: Intel-Scholastic National School of Distinction in Academic Achievement 2004-2005: National Blue Ribbon School 2001-2002: Texas Monthly Five-Star Rating 2000-2001: TEA Social Studies Model Classroom 1996-2002: Texas Mentor School ·  Contact Ms. Hawkins, Assistant Principal Reagan Academic Magnet School (432)456-1189 Opportunities · On campus Gifted and Talented Program · Student-led Conferences (2nd-6th grade) · Innovative Technology · State of the Art Physical Education and Wellness Program · Active PTA and VIPS Programs