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

How is High School Different from Middle School? Most students will not use a locker. Students are asked to be more independent and begin making decisions that impact future plans. Extracurricular activities generally require more time commitment than in 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 Lunch is one class period (50 minutes) and assigned based upon what works best in the student’s schedule. No Lunch changes will be honored

How is High School Different from Middle School?

Important Information for Student Success . text @rhscouns9 to #81010 https://www.neisd.net/reagan/counselor Students need to stay organized, check Skyward Family Access and Student Access, and communicate with teachers regarding class assignments. Sign up for Remind accounts…teacher, counseling office, extracurricular organizations. Find your “thing”.

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

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

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

Attendance counts toward credit 90% rule Students will receive this from middle school counselors during registration process

The Default endorsement is Academic Four Core, which requires an additional year of Social Studies and specifies Science courses. Elective courses are not guaranteed. Colleges do not look at endorsements when considering admission Students will receive this page with the course selection card from middle school counselors.

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*. course cards due, process at middle school selection and endorsement

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

What are the Curriculum Differences Between Regular, Pre-AP and AP Courses? Pre Ap / Pre Ap GT Regular 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

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.

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

Understanding Rank, GPA and Grades Course & Level Semester Grade Earned Grade printed on report card, transcript and used to determine course credit Multiplier (used in the calculation of GPA & determination of class rank) Calculate… Grade used to in calculation of GPA & rank World History 85 1.0 85 x 1.0 = 85 World History Pre AP 1.15 85 x 115 = 97.75 97.75 World History AP 1.29 85 x 1.29 =109.65 109.65 These values are never seen on any transcript or report card.

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

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

Final Words Welcome class of 2023! 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!

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 Curriculum Brenda Cerroni