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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. How is High School Different from Middle School?

5. Important Information for Student Success .
text @rhscouns9
to #81010
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”.

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

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

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

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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. 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

21. Remember
Reagan Counselors Corner

22. Final Words Welcome class of 2023! Mrs. Cerroni
June 6, 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!

23. 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