2. Registration Process:
Starting later this week, we will be meeting with all Reagan students in a group setting.
Starting February 12, we are meeting one-on-one with students through math classes.
Similar process at middle schools. Our feeder schools do an excellent job working with rising 9th graders.
Course Placement/Recommendations
Objectively make placement based on test scores and grades
Also provide teacher recommendations
Parents have “choice”
Teachers as a resource – do the homework

3. Future-Ready Core Course of Study
4 English
4 math
4 social studies
4 science
2 PE/Dance/Health/LMS
2 electives (electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language)
2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area)
Total = 22 credits

4. Standard Courses Reading Comprehension Adequate writing skills Some critical thinking More teacher directed activities More structure Honors Courses Seminar Courses Good critical analysis skills Divergent/independent thinker Good writing skills Strong writing skills Good reading comprehension Self-motivated Some note taking skills Mastered note taking Independent worker Enjoys learning Problem solver Pulls weight in group setting More frequent tests Handles large “chunks” May have fewer assignments 4

5. Advanced Placement is difficult
Mature
Self-motivated
Independent/divergent thinker
Excellent critical analysis skills
Mastered note taking
Extensive reading – may be over 30 pages per day.
Strong reading comprehension
Assignments cover large chunks of material
Excellent writing skills
Must take the AP exam
Can you read 30 pages a night and outline a chapter?
Do you have the discipline to keep up with outside reading?
Are you prepared to spend up to two hours/night on one course?
Can you answer lengthy essay questions on tests? 5

6. Frequently Asked Questions
Should my student take an AP course as a 9th grader?
If my student gets “in over his/her head,” what is the process for changing courses?
Why can’t my student change his/her mind over the summer about course selections?

7. Registration of Students attending Independent/Homeschool
Students who are attending an independent or homeschool should contact Ms. Johnson in Student Services at to receive information regarding the registration process. Please call in mid-March. Ms. Johnson will set up meetings for students to register for next year.