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Welcome to Reagan High School

Welcome to Reagan High School. 8 th to 9 th Grade Transition. How is High School Different from Middle School?. How is High School Different from Middle School?. 4th 11:45-12:35 5th 12:40- 1:30 6th 1:35-2:25. How is High School Different from Middle School?.

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Welcome to Reagan High School

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  1. Welcome to Reagan High School 8th to 9th Grade Transition

  2. How is High School Different from Middle School?

  3. How is High School Different from Middle School? 4th 11:45-12:35 5th 12:40- 1:30 6th 1:35-2:25

  4. How is High School Different from Middle School?

  5. Important Information for Student Success . text @rhscouns9 to #81010 https://www.neisd.net/reagan/counselor

  6. Getting to Graduation 3 Components required to meet High School Graduation Requirements: • Earn Credits • Pass STAAR EOC Exams • Earn an Endorsement

  7. STAAR END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) Students must pass 5 EOC exams • Algebra I • Biology • English I • English II • US History

  8. Course Selection Process Students will receive: • Course Selection Card • Endorsement Sheet • Instructions and assistance from Middle Schools

  9. How Do Students Select an Endorsement? • Guidance from middle school counselors • Students will check an area of endorsement on the course selection card • Reviewed in 9th grade, changes allowed anytime*.

  10. Typical 9th Grade Schedule • English I • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • Social Studies *World Geography or *World History • Language Other than English • Fine Art • Elective / Athletics / PE

  11. What are the Curriculum Differences Between Regular, Pre-AP and AP Courses? Regular Pre Ap / Pre Ap GT AP / AP GT Covers required curriculum Builds a strong foundation Prepares students for success 20-30 minutes of homework Covers required curriculum Critical thinking, in depth topics Prepares students for AP classes 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework College level courses AP exam Daily critical reading, writing and problem solving 1 to 1 ½ hours of homework

  12. Factors to Consider When Selecting Courses • Am I prepared to put in extra time to study and attend tutoring? • Is this a subject I enjoy? • What other courses am I taking? • What other activities am I involved in? • How much sleep do you need? **Students can take only 2 AP courses before the end of 10th grade.

  13. Course Cards Due Date Bush Middle School - January 29th- 31st Lopez Middle School - January 31st

  14. Understanding Rank, GPA and Grades These values are never seen on any transcript or report card.

  15. Academic Considerations • Only 10% can be in the top 10%. You can still get into college! • Reagan class of 2018 Profile: • 72% planned to attend a 4 year college • 23% planned to attend a 2 year college • Seek advice from your teachers and counselor

  16. Remember • Reagan Counselors Corner https://www.neisd.net/reagan/counselor

  17. Final Words • Mrs. Cerroni • June 6, 2019 is a firm deadline for schedule changes • Requests for Lunch changes • Requests for teacher or class period changes • 9th grade is an exciting time, plan well, ask questions and get involved! Welcome class of 2023!

  18. Reagan Staff- Alpha by student last name Counselors Alpha Listing Counselor A-Bel Tammy Wickline (Lead Counselor) Ben-Cul Kelly Quiroz Cun-Gif Jennifer Peel Gil-Kai Matt Eidson Kal-Mee Cathy Jones Meg-P Michelle Tanner Q-Sou Stacy Blattner Soz-Z Michelle Wilson Administrators Alpha Listing AP A-Cri Rudy Salinas Cro-Ha Joseph Holzmann He-Me Robin Hays Mi-Ro Alex Escamilla Ru-Z Lenida Spurlock Attendance Marcela Arreola CurriculumBrenda Cerroni

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