1. Welcome to
Aragon High School

2. Thank You! Jazz Combo Spirit Squad Chamber Choir 9 to 5 - Musical
(Nov )

3. Welcome Class of 2022 Dr. Patricia Kurtz Principal Mr. Ron Berggren
Ms. Lisa Warnke
Mr. Ron Berggren
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal

4. Flex Time on Wed. & Thurs. 35 minutes (before lunch)
Aragon Information
Student enrollment: 1650
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Periods 1—7 (8 am-3:15 pm)
Wednesday & Thursday Wed. Block Schedule (8 am-3:15 pm) Thurs. Block Schedule with Late Start (9:30 am-3:15 pm)
Flex Time on Wed. & Thurs minutes (before lunch)

5. WHY ARAGON?

6. What most people consider
Test scores (AP; SAT/ACT;CAASPP)
review in Red Book
Ranked 62 of all high schools in CA
US News & World Report
California Gold Ribbon School
one of only 180 high schools in CA
9 National Merit Semi Finalists Scholars and 36 commended
largest number in the district
High grad rate – 99.4%

7. What is really Important
School culture
inclusive; based on mutual respect
Teacher interaction
personalization; positive student-teacher interactions
Student engagement
student centered learning; school involvement activities
Parent involvement
activities and groups that serve all students

8. AND…

9. Faculty & Staff

10. Alumni at Aragon

11. Motivated Students
Robotics
Harvard Model Congress

12. Parental Involvement & Support

13. Parent Groups PTSO Aragon Excellence Asian Parents Latino Parent Group
Polynesian Parent group
Senior Activities Committee
English Language Advisory Comm.
Athletic Boosters
Drama Boosters
Music Boosters

14. Engaged Aragon Community
Note – When you consider Aragon as a HS option, be mindful that Aragon students receive a richer academic experience because of our engaged and generous community.
Aragon Excellence Fund – supports smaller class sizes in 9th grade classes, increased curriculum offerings, technology, teacher support materials, field trips, increased lab offerings, and so much more…

15. Programs, Curriculum, Students and Activities
Aragon Video
Programs, Curriculum, Students and Activities

16. How Do I Enroll at Aragon?

17. Student Services Important Dates
November 6
, 2017
Phone lines open to create an appointment. Please call , online booking: or come into the Office of Student Services to setup an appointment.
December 5
Priority 1 Enrollment begins. All appointments will be taken first. Walk-ins are welcome but will only be served after appointments.
February 16
, 2018
Last day for Priority 1 Enrollment & last day to apply for Intra-District Transfer or Sibling Transfer *If applicable
March , 2018
Date to be announced
Lottery drawing for all Intra-District Transfer requests.
July , 2018
Summer Census (all Students are required to update emergency contacts, health, and mandated notifications.)
Power Point for 8th Grade Night
*Please visit Student Services booth for more information.

18. Student Services Important Dates Timeline
Winter Break
Priority 1 Enrollment
Nov. 6,
2017
Dec. 5,
Feb. 16, 2018
March
2018
July
First day to call, , or come into Office of Student Services to setup an appointment for Priority 1 Enrollment.
Priority 1 Enrollment begins. All appointments will be taken first. Walk-ins are welcome.
Last day for Priority 1 Enrollment & last day to apply for Intra-District Transfer & Sibling Transfer.
*If Applicable
Lottery for all Intra-District Transfer requested by February 16 , 2018
Summer Census - all students are required to update emergency contacts, health, and mandated notifications.
For Board
Dates are subject to change
For more information, please visit our website or by contacting us at or calling us at (650) 558 – 2251

19. Student Services Enrollment Information
Where will the enrollment be held?
Priority Enrollment will be held at the Office of Student Services, located at:
839 Hinckley Rd Burlingame, CA 94010
Do I need an appointment for Priority 1 Enrollment?
Appointments will help reduce foot traffic as well as parking restrictions in our new location. Those who come without an appointment will need to wait. Those with appointments will be helped before walk-ins.
For more information, please visit us on our website at or by contacting Student Services through phone (650) 558 – 2251 or
Power Point for 8th Grade Night
*Please visit School Website for more information. Dates confirmed 9/6/2016.

20. STUDENT SERVICES - The Guide to enrolling your student into high school within the San Mateo Union High School District
Benefits to doing Priority 1 Enrollment
(December 5th, 2017 through February 16th, 2018)
Receive priority assignment to their school of residence
Apply for a sibling transfer
Apply for an Intra-District Transfer to a non-resident
school within the District.
** Applying for Sibling Transfer and Intra-District Transfer
will be available through the online portion of enrollment via infosnap.
For more information, please visit us on our website at or by contacting Student Services through phone (650) or

21. Student Services REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Student’s Information:
Birth Certificate and/or Passport
Immunization Records showing TDAP Vaccination (If coming from Foreign, must be translated)
Transcripts if enrolling from Private School or Outside of the District
Custody Documents, as applicable
Group 1 – Parent/Guardian Identification
Valid Driver License with Vehicle Registration showing Current Address, Current CA ID, Current Military ID*, Current Passport,* or Consular Picture ID
*Military ID or Passport may be used but must show additional ID with current address
Group 2 – Residency Validation (one of the following)
Current Rental/Lease Agreement or Renter’s Insurance Policy
Current Property Tax or Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
Shared Residency Affidavit** (Property Owner MUST also provide documents from all three groups)
Declaration of Residency Form executed by Student’s Parent/Guardian
Group 3 – Supplemental Residency Validation (one of the following)
State or Federal Tax Returns with W-2 attached containing address within the district
Payroll/Check Stub with name & address within the district
Other form of identification or recent correspondence from a government agency to address within the district (e.g. Employment Development Department, Department of Social Services, etc.)
Recent Voter Registration Card containing address within the district
*The District reserves the right to request additional documents to determine residency or custodial issues.
For Board

22. Important Aragon is not closed to transfers Sibling policy is in place
Must complete Intra-District Transfer
Apply for Intra District Transfer if Aragon is not your homeschool

23. Aragon Students Have Fun!
Aragon Lib Dub