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Ronald Reagan High SchoolAn IB World School

2020-2021 COURSE CATALOGand Academic and Career Planning Guide

www.ronaldreaganhs.org4965 South 20th Street

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Academic and Career Planning Guide, 2020-21 | Ronald Reagan High School

Milwaukee, WI 53221(414) 304-6100 office(414) 304-6115 faxPrincipal: Mike Roemer

WELCOME TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Dear Ronald Reagan High School Families,

Our doors are open, welcoming you into our high school. A stellar team of Reagan’s educators will offer challenging academics, invigorating sports, and stimulating clubs to develop your teen into a well-rounded, globally-minded young adult. It will be an exciting four years!

Our dynamic high school has experienced skyrocketing success since its inception in 2003. We have earned numerous local, state, and national awards recognizing our superior educational curriculum and our talented faculty. Some of our more recent school awards include:

2012-2020 Award Recipient 2018 Award Recipient 2019 Award Recipient America’s Best High School Significantly Exceeds Expectations School of Recognition US News & World Report WI Dept Public Instruction Wisconsin RtI Center

Our multi-layered teaching efforts prepare all students for college and career readiness. Reagan High School’s students all participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) academic programmes. This is a four year, rigorous, pre-university educational experience with solid pathways to success. Universities across the nation value IB high school graduates. Many offer college credits to incoming students who have successfully completed IB high school courses and passed their IB exams. We are currently the only Wisconsin school authorized to offer all three of these IB programmes:

MYP: Middle Years Programme (Grades 9/10) CP: Career-related Programme (Grades 11/12) DP: Diploma Programme (Grades 11/12)

Our school is steeped in a culture of commitment supported by dedicated faculty members, involved parents, and vested community stakeholders. Please plan on joining us at IB family meetings, parent council sessions, and other school events which appear on our website. Details about our current faculty, school enrollment, athletics, and the IB academic programmes are available online at:

©2020 Milwaukee Public Schools

www.ronaldreaganhs.orgRonald Reagan High School

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Thank you for choosing our International Baccalaureate World School. We look forward to seeing you on our popular campus this fall and watching your teen cross the graduation stage in years to come.

Sincerely,

Principal Mike Roemer

Table of Contents

WELCOME TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS 2

MISSION, VISION, BELIEFS AND GOALS 4

MPS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION POLICIES 5

RONALD REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL – COURSES & CURRICULUM 9

Four-Year Course Plan 9International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) & Diploma Programme (DP) 10The IB Learner Profile 14The IB Approaches to Learning 15Response to Intervention (RtI) Programs 15Course Descriptions & Course Codes 16

English 16Humanities/Social Studies 17Mathematics 18Sciences 19Computer Sciences 21World Languages 22Physical Education & Health 23Dramatic Arts 24Musical Arts 25Visual Arts 27Other IB Courses 28

RONALD REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL – GUIDANCE PROCESS 29

Selection of Courses 29Academic and Career Planning 29Career Clusters 30

ADDITIONAL COURSE AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 33

Accommodating Varying Student Needs 33Transcripted Credits 33High School Course Drop/Add Procedures 34Late Enrollee 35Physical Education Waiver 35Grade Changes 35Course Retakes 36NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility Requirements 36

©2020 Milwaukee Public Schools 3


APPENDIX A 37

IB Full Diploma Candidate Contract – Class of 2021 37IB Career Programme Candidate Contract – Class of 2021 38

MISSION, VISION, BELIEFS AND GOALS

MPS Mission StatementMilwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students, preparing them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work and citizenship.

MPS Vision StatementMilwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest student growth school systems in the country. All district staff are committed to providing an equitable educational environment that is child-centered, supports their achievement and embraces diversity. Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and accessible community centers meeting the needs of all. Relevant, rigorous, and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated. The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families, and community for the benefit of all.

Ronald Reagan High School Vision StatementOur vision is to academically challenge students to recognize, appreciate, and strengthen their talents.

We empower students to become life-long learners. Reagan High School students are culturally inquisitive, technologically adept, and respectful contributors to an interdependent world. Upon high school graduation, they will be equipped to positively impact both the local and global community.

We provide superior educational opportunities so students can achieve their highest potential. Our administrators, staff, parents, and community stakeholders collaboratively make this a reality for teens. Ronald Reagan High School ensures a globally-based education for all students through a full 4-year International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and by maintaining these criteria:

- High student achievement through the implementation of the IB program across all four years of high school. - A safe and secure learning environment.- Dedicated, professionally-trained faculty.- Supportive partnerships with parents, community, and businesses.- Effective and efficient use of district resources to support student success.- Engaging students in collaborative activities that support an international focus.- Continuous student data assessment to focus on student improvement.

International Baccalaureate Mission StatementReagan High School mirrors the IB mission statement:



The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

MPS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION POLICIES

MPS High School Graduation Requirements

MPS Administrative Policy 7.37 – MPS High School Graduation Requirements - Class of 2021

MPS Minimum Graduation

Requirements

Minimum GraduationRequirements

for University of Wisconsin System*

Recommendations for Highly Selective

Colleges**

Occupational Course of Study

Recommendations

English/Language Arts 4.0 credits/units 4.0 college-bound

credits/units4.0–5.0 credits/units including AP/IB level† 4.0 credits/units

Mathematics3.0 credits/units

courses at or above the Algebra level

3.0 credits/units to include Algebra,

Geometry, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

4.0 credits/units including AP/IB level†

3.0 credits/units courses at or above the

Algebra level

Science3.0 credits/units

content with laboratory studies in the Life and

Physical Sciences

3.0 credits/units4.0 credits/units to

include Biology, Chemistry, Physics

including AP/IB level†

3.0 credits/units content with laboratory studies in the Life and

Physical Sciences

Social Studies

3.0 credits/units1.0 unit of U.S. History

1.0 unit of World History, World Geography, or

World Studies1.0 unit Citizenship (Gr.9-

10) or0.5 unit American

Government (Gr.11–12) and 0.5 unit Economics

(Gr.11–12)

3.0 credits/units 4.0 credits/units including AP/IB level†

3.0 credits/units1.0 unit of U.S. History

1.0 unit of World History, World

Geography, or World Studies

1.0 unit Citizenship (Gr.9-10) or

0.5 unit American Government (Gr.11–12) and 0.5 unit Economics

(Gr.11–12)

World Languages

2.0 credits/units(applies to graduating

class of 2021 and beyond)

2.0+ credits/units depending on

campus

4.0–5.0 credits/units of the same language Not required

Physical Education 1.5 credits/units+ Not required Not required 1.5 credits/units

Health 0.5 credits/units Not required Not required 0.5 credits/units

Fine Arts 1.0 credits/units Art, May count as 1 or more 1.0 credits/units Art,



Music, Dance, or Theater academic elective credits/units

recommendedMusic, Dance, or

Theater

Electives or Other

Requirements

3.0 elective credits A variety of electives are available—often related to the focus of the school

4.0 elective credits/units

Academic electives recommended

6.0 elective credits/units A variety of electives are available—often related to the focus of the school

Career/Technical

1.0 credit/unitIB/AP and/or Career and

Technical Education Courses

Not required Not required

4.0 credits Career/Technical

Education electives recommended

In addition to earning 22

credits/units, all students

must successfully

participate in one of the

following three options:

1. Take an approved Online Course

(required or elective).2. Take a course that

includes a Service-Learning experience (required or elective).

3. Complete 20 hours of Community Service

approved by a school advisor.

Civics Exam

All students in Wisconsin must take the district

civics test as one of their graduation requirements

TOTAL 22 credits/units 17+ Academic credits/units*

22+ Academic credits/units 22 credits/units

* Requirements may vary; check university admission websites. Students are encouraged to take more than the minimum number of credits, including Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate classes.** Students seeking admission to highly competitive institutions should consider taking as many academically rigorous and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate classes as possible.† Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate+ A semester of physical education is required each year for 3 out of 4 years of high school.

MPS Early GraduationHigh-school students from the Milwaukee Public Schools are encouraged to complete four years of study resulting minimally in completion of the prescribed graduation requirements at the district and school levels. Procedures for permitting early graduation include the following:1. A student wishing to graduate early must complete all district requirements for graduation.2. A student must request a conference to declare interest in early graduation (with parental signature if

said student is under 18).3. A conference with the parent, student, and principal (or designee) to review all options and make an

informative decision, with a sign-off by principal (or designee), student, and parent (if the student is under 18). At this meeting, the student and parent will receive information regarding early graduation (scholarships, advanced courses, AP, IB, and YOP opportunities, etc.) to facilitate the making of an informed decision.

4. For students who have received sign-off by the principal on the district-provided form for early graduation, the school will document in the student database that the student has met the diploma



requirements at the semester-end date and will withdraw the student. Early graduates in good standing will be allowed to participate in the school's year-end graduation ceremony and activities.

MPS Grade Level Promotion RequirementsThe following minimum number of units/credits, or the equivalent, is required for high-school students to be promoted to the next grade level at the end of the school year:

9th grade student (freshman) = Less than 5 units/credits

10th grade student (sophomore) =

5 or more units/credits

11th grade student (junior) = 10 or more units/credits

12th grade student (senior) = 16 or more units/credits

To be considered for senior-class rank, students must meet the definition of a senior and must complete one year and a minimum of 5 units at the schools from which they intend to receive their diplomas.

MPS Certificate of Completion vs. High School DiplomaPart of the annual IEP process for Special Education services is to discuss your student’s transition into life after High School. As part of this process, the differences between a Certificate of Completion vs. a High School Diploma, and what this means towards your student’s future, are outlined below.

Certificate of Completion High School Diploma

Not the same as a High School Diploma Student will receive special education

services through the age of 21. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to

the student during the school year the student turns 21.

Your student will be in more special education classes, which follow modified standards that align with the Common Core Standards (Essential Elements).

Your student will NOT be able to use a Certificate of Completion for entry into a college or university.

Focus will be on your student’s transition for life after High School.

Your student will be asked to participate in

Overall minimum of 22 credits to graduate

Students are required to take and pass the following classes: 4.0 units: English/Language Arts 3.0 units: Mathematics (courses at or

above the Algebra level) 3.0 units: Science 3.0 units: Social Studies as follows: US History, World History, World

Geography or World Studies, Citizenship or 0.5 American Government AND 0.5 Economics

1.5 units: Physical Education (over a 3-year period)



non-academic tasks that will increase your student’s transition skills.

0.5 unit: Health 1.0 unit: Fine Arts (Art, Music,

Theater) 2.0 World Languages 1.0 College and Career Readiness 3.0 units: Electives

Your student will have access to educational services through the age of 21.

Your student will be able to earn credits until the school year they turn 21.

Employability Skills Certificate

Students with disabilities (or without) who are working in paid employment may earn a DPI employability skills certificate. This is a Wisconsin state credential of student mastery. The components are:

The student must work 90 on the job paid work hours A supervising teacher is required Students aged 14 and older, and enrolled in school, are eligible



RONALD REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL – COURSES & CURRICULUMFour-Year Course Plan

Gra

de

English/Language

Arts

Humanities(Social

Studies)Math Sciences

Physical Education& Health

World Languages Fine Arts Elective

Courses

4 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

3 credits required

1.5 PE; 0.5 Health

required

2 creditsrequired

1 credit required

3 creditsrequired

9IB MYP

English 9Lit Studies

IB MYP Citizenship

IB MYPAlgebra

IB MYP Biology

IB MYPHealth

andIB MYP Phys.

Education

IB MYP World

Language(French or

Spanish)

IB MYPVisual Arts, Music, or Theatre

IB MYP Design

(Intro to IB)

10IB MYP

English 10Lit Studies

IB MYPU.S. History

IB MYP Geometry

andIB MYP

Algebra 2/ Trig

IB MYP Chemistry

IB MYPPhysical

Education(1 sem)

IB MYP World

Language(French or Spanish)

IB MYPVisual Arts, Music, Film, or Theatre

Intro to Computer

Science

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IB DPLiterature I

orIB DP

Literature & Performance I

IB DPGlobal

Historyor

IB DP Global Politics I

orIB DP

Geography

IB DPMath

Applications SL Ior

IB DPMath

Applications HL II

IB DP Chem. Ior

IB DP Biology Ior

IB DP Env. Sci. Ior

IB DP Physics Ior

IB CP Human Anatomy

IB MYPFit for Life

(1 sem)

IB DP World Language I(French or

Spanish)

IB DP Arts I(Visual Arts, Music Film or Theatre)

IB DP Comp. Science I

orIB CP Intro

to Programming/Principles

of IT IIB DP Psychology I

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IB DPLiterature II

orIB DP

Literature & Performance

II

IB DP Americas

orIB DP

Geographyor

IB DP Psychology II

or IB DP Global

Politics II

IB DPMath

Applications SL II

orIB DPMath

Applications HL II

IB DP Chem. IIor

IB DP Biology IIor

IB DP Env. Sci. IIor

IB DP Physics IIor

IB DP Sports, Exercise & Health

Science

IB DP World Language II(French or

Spanish

IB DP Arts II(Visual Arts, Music Film or Theatre)

IB DP Computer Science II

orIB CP Intro

to Programming/Principles

of IT II

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IT

S

4 3 3 3 2 2 1 3

In addition to these requirements, students


KEY: MYP = Middle Years Program = Required Course DP = Diploma Program IB = International Baccalaureate CP = Career-related Program

All students must also earn 1.0 credits in College and Career Readiness, for the required 22

credits total to graduate.

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must also have completed one of the following three course-embedded options, appropriately noted on a transcript: online learning, community-service experience, or service learning. Students must also earn 1 credit in College and Career Readiness (DP courses fulfill this requirement) and take the High School Civics Exam.

Middle Years Programme A challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, the MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.

The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education. It requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the programme. The MYP is open to any student aged 11 to 16, at schools that have been authorized to implement the programme. At Reagan High School, we are authorized to offer the final two years of the programme in grades 9 and 10 where carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local academic requirements and personal learning goals. Implementation of the MYP is a whole-school endeavor, although the programme can accommodate academically-selective models.

IB MYP Courses Offered at Reagan High School

LANGUAGEACQUISITION

IB MYP French 9 (MYP 4 Language Acquisition French)IB MYP Spanish 9 (MYP 4 Language Acquisition Spanish)IB MYP Heritage Spanish 9 (MYP 4 Language Acquisition Heritage Spanish)IB MYP French 10 (MYP 5 Language Acquisition French)IB MYP Spanish 10 (MYP 5 Language Acquisition Spanish)IB MYP Heritage Spanish 10 (MYP 5 Language Acquisition Heritage Spanish)

LANGUAGE &LITERATURE

IB MYP English 9 Lit Studies (MYP 4 Language & Literature)IB MYP English 10 Lit Studies (MYP 5 Language & Literature)

INDIVIDUALS &SOCIETIES

IB MYP Citizenship 9 (MYP 4 Individuals and Societies)IB MYP U.S. History 10 (MYP 5 Individuals and Societies)

SCIENCES IB MYP Biology (MYP 4 Sciences, Biology)IB MYP Chemistry (MYP 5 Sciences, Chemistry)

MATHEMATICSIB MYP 9 Mathematics Studies (MYP 4 Mathematics, Algebra)IB MYP 10 Mathematics Studies (MYP 5 Mathematics, Algebra)IB MYP 10 Mathematics Studies (MYP 5 Mathematics, Geometry)

ARTS IB MYP Film & Theater (MYP 4 Arts: Film & Theater Performance)IB MYP Film & Theater (MYP 5 Arts: Film & Theater Performance)IB MYP Music Appreciation (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Comprehensive Musicianship (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Beginning Chorus (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Intermediate Chorus (Concert Choir) (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Beginning Band (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Intermediate Band (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Advanced Band (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Intermediate Orchestra (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Advanced Orchestra (MYP 4 and MYP 5 Arts: Music)IB MYP Art Foundations (MYP 4 Arts: Visual Arts)



IB MYP Art History (MYP 5 Arts: Visual Arts)

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION

IB MYP 9 Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (MYP 4 Physical and Health Education)IB MYP 10 Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (MYP 5 Physical and Health Education)

DESIGN IB MYP Intro to IB/Design & Technology (MYP 4 Design)

IB Diploma Programme Reagan High School is an all International Baccalaureate (IB) school. The Diploma Programme (DP) is a comprehensive two-year college-preparatory curriculum, offered at the 11th and 12th grade levels. Within the Diploma Program, students have the option of being Full Diploma (DP) candidates, IB Career-related Program (CP) candidates, or take selected courses as IB Course Certificate candidates. Successful completion of an IB course and the corresponding IB exam in May of senior year, may lead to college credit and/or advanced placement at the college level. Almost all DP courses are offered over two years (Year I and Year II), and designated as Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) which indicate the quantity of curriculum covered, and determines the content of the senior year IB exam.

IB DP Courses Offered at Reagan High SchoolENGLISHGroup 1

IB DP Literature I & II (SL/HL)IB DP Literature & Performance I & II (SL)

WORLD LANGUAGESGroup 2

IB DP French I & II (SL/HL)IB DP Spanish I & II (SL)IB DP Native Spanish I & II (HL)

HUMANITIESGroup 3

IB DP Global History (SL) & IB DP Americas (HL)IB DP Psychology I & II (SL/HL)IB DP Geography (SL)IB DP Global Politics (SL/HL)

SCIENCESGroup 4

IB DP Biology I & II (HL)IB DP Chemistry I & II (SL)IB DP Environmental Systems I & II (SL) IB DP Physics I & II (SL/HL)IB CP Human Anatomy & Physiology+ & IB DP Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SL)IB DP Computer Science I & II (SL)* IB CP Intro to Programming/Principles of IT I & II *+

MATHGroup 5

IB DP Applications and Interpretation (SL/HL)

ARTSGroup 6

IB DP Visual Arts I & II (HL) IB DP Music I & II (SL/HL) IB DP Theatre I & II (HL) IB DP Film I & II (HL)

* While IB identifies this course as part of the sciences, MPS identifies this for elective math credit. + This is an IB Career-related Program (CP) course. It does not have an IB exam in May of senior year. (Thus, it will not qualify as one of the required courses for the IB Full Diploma Program).



IB Program Options for Junior & Senior YearsAll students participate in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at the 9th and 10th grade levels. The three options for program enrollment in the 11th and 10th grade levels are as follows. All students will be in one of these programs at Ronald Reagan High School in their junior and senior years:

1. IB Full Diploma Programme (DP)2. IB Career-related Programme (CP)3. IB Course Certificate

IB FULL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMEThis is a specific program within the International Baccalaureate framework where the student challenges themselves to a rigorous course load while in high school. The IB Full Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepare students for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. See Appendix A for an example of the contract that students and parents agree to for participation in the IB Full Diploma.

A Full Diploma Candidate at Ronald Reagan High School... Chooses to participate in the IB program at its most rigorous level Takes IB courses in both the 11th and 12th grade years. When building a Full Diploma

Programme schedule, a student will select 6 IB DP courses total, 3 to be studied at the "Higher Level" (HL) and 3 to be studied at the "Standard Level" (SL)

Selects at least one or more IB courses from each of the following areas (“groups”): Group 1: English, Group 2: World Languages, Group 3: Humanities, Group 4: Sciences, Group 5: Mathematics and Group 6: Arts (students may opt take two Humanities or two Sciences rather than a Group 6 subject).

Commits to taking IB examinations in all six subject area groups identified above in senior year and completing all internally and externally moderated classroom assessments graded by IB

Takes a course called "Theory of Knowledge." This course is spread over all four semesters of the program

Writes an independent research paper of 4,000 words maximum (8-14 pages) called the "IB Extended Essay"

Participates in approximately 150 hours of various artistic, athletic, community service pursuits throughout their time as a full diploma candidate, thus fostering their awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic area. This portion of the program is called CAS, or "Creativity, Activity, and Service"

IB CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME This is a specific program in the International Baccalaureate framework where the student challenges themselves to a rigorous course load while in high school. The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP) is an innovative educational framework that provides students with a foundation to support their future studies in a career field. Ronald Reagan H.S. offers a choice between two pathways for their IB CP: Health Science or Computer Sciences. IB CP students engage in a rigorous study programme that genuinely interests them while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication and cross-cultural engagement. See Appendix A for an example of the contract that students and parents agree to for participation in the CP.



A Career-related Programme (CP) Candidate at Ronald Reagan High School... Chooses to participate in the IB program at a rigorous level Takes IB courses in both the 11th and 12th grade years Participates in career-related courses related to one of two career pathways:

the Health Sciences Pathway (CP Human Anatomy & Physiology & DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science) or the Computer Sciences Pathway (CP Intro to Programming/Principles of IT I & II course)

Meets all district graduation requirements to receive their Ronald Reagan High School diploma Commits to taking IB examinations in at least 2 subjects (SL or HL) in senior year and

completing all internally and externally moderated classroom assessments that are graded by IB Takes a course called “CP Personal and Professional Skills” (PPS). This course emphasizes

the development of good intellectual habits, practical problem-solving skills, critical and ethical thinking, intercultural understanding and the skills of effective communication

Identifies, analyses, critically discusses and evaluates an ethical issue arising from their career-related study in a research paper of 3,000 words maximum called the Reflective Project.

Will maintain and complete a Language Portfolio, demonstrating evidence of their development in a language other than their primary tongue.

Participates in approximately 50 hours of Community and Service Learning

IB COURSE CERTIFICATE If a student chooses the pathway of IB Course Certificate it is expected that they will participate in one or more IB exam(s) of their choice at the end of their senior year. It is highly recommended that all students will participate in at least one IB exam as the culmination of their four years in the Ronald Reagan IB Programmes. Students must still meet all graduation requirements according to all policies of the Milwaukee Public School district and the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The IB Learner ProfileThe IB learner profile represents ten key attributes valued by IB World Schools. These attributes, and others like them, help individuals and groups become more responsible members of local, national, and



global communities. At Ronald Reagan High School, promotion of these positive attributes is embedded in our culture and curriculum.

INQUIRERSWe nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

KNOWLEDGEABLEWe develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

THINKERSWe use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORSWe express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

PRINCIPLEDWe act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

OPEN-MINDEDWe critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

CARINGWe show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

RISK-TAKERSWe approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

BALANCEDWe understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives –intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

REFLECTIVEWe thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

The IB Approaches to LearningThe development of young people’s thinking skills, communication skills, social skills, self-management skills, and research skills is frequently identified by educational research as a crucial element in preparing students effectively for life beyond school. Collectively, these five skill components are referred to as the IB Approaches to Learning or ATLs.

The development of ATL skills are an important part of the IB curriculum, enabling students to become lifelong learners. We strive for our students to know how to set learning goals, ask good questions, self-



question, maintain motivation and perseverance, and self-monitor and reflect on the effectiveness of their learning.

Response to Intervention (RtI) Programs

Personalized Blended Learning

The Personalized Blended Learning (PBL) Lab is a student-centered learning environment hosted on campus where pupils receive proficiency support in the subject areas of math and reading. Within the PBL Lab, students have a voice in their own education. We leverage MPS-approved technology (Khan, OpenEd) to fully embracing students at their specific academic levels.

Along with reading and math supports, staff working within the PBL Lab targets the whole student. Students’ social-emotional needs are addressed and they are provided with valuable guidance to become college and career ready. A student at Ronald Reagan High School may be scheduled during the day for a PBL course if deemed necessary by their guidance counselor, IEP teacher, or administration.

Course Descriptions & Course Codes

IB = International Baccalaureate HL = Higher LevelMYP = Middle Years Programme SL = Standard Level DP = Diploma Programme CCSS = Common Core State StandardsCP = Career-related Programme

EnglishIB MYP 4 The aims of MYP English 9 Literature Studies course are to encourage and enable students to:



ENGLISH 9 LIT STUDIES

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use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts

develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts engage with text from different historical periods and a variety of cultures

explore and analyze aspects of personal, host and other cultures through literary and non-literary texts

explore language through a variety of media and modes develop a lifelong interest in reading apply linguistic and literary concepts and skills in a variety of authentic contexts prepare students to take IB DP Literature or DP Literature and Performance.

This course meets the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. This is a required course in freshman year.

IB MYP 5ENGLISH 10 LIT STUDIES

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The aims of MYP English 10 Literature Studies course are to encourage and enable students to: use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression,

analysis and social interaction develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts

develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts engage with text from different historical periods and a variety of cultures

explore and analyze aspects of personal, host and other cultures through literary and non-literary texts

explore language through a variety of media and modes develop a lifelong interest in reading apply linguistic and literary concepts and skills in a variety of authentic contexts prepare students to take IB DP Literature or DP Literature and Performance

This course meets the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. This is a required course in sophomore year.

IB DP LITERATURE & PERFORMANCE I & II

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This course incorporates essential elements of literature and performance and aims to explore the dynamic relationship between the two. This is a course that emphasizes energy and collaboration, and students are expected to be comfortable performing in front of others. These two courses are taken in both the junior year (DP Lit & Perf I) and the senior year (DP Lit & Perf II), and will prepare students to take the IB DP Literature & Performance exams at the Standard Level (SL) in May of senior year.

IB DP LITERATURE I & II

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These two courses are taken in both the junior year (DP Literature I) and the senior year (DP Literature II), and empower students to consider the ways in which literature represents and constructs the world and social and cultural identities. IB assessments include a presentation on how a global issue impacts texts, a 1500-word literary analysis essay, a literary analysis of excerpts from a wide range of genres, and a compare/ contrast essay of novels.: 1. read a range of texts from different periods, styles and genres 2. develop the ability to engage in close, detailed analysis of individual texts and make relevant connections 3. develop the powers of expression, both in oral and written communication 4. recognize the importance of the contexts in which texts are written and received 5. encourage, through the study of texts, an appreciation of the different perspectives of people from other cultures, and how these perspectives construct meaning 6. appreciate the formal, stylistic and aesthetic qualities of texts



7. promote an enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in, language and literature 8. develop an understanding of the techniques involved in literary criticism 9. develop the ability to form independent literary judgments and to support those ideas

Humanities/Social StudiesIB MYP 4CITIZENSHIP

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Citizenship provides the student with an opportunity to better understand her/his rights, responsibilities and role in a democratic society. The course focuses primarily on American government and economics; also looks at other American social institutions. Typical units include: the role of the citizen in a democracy, the federal government, state government, local government, the United States in the international arena, the American family, the American educational system and the American economic system. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. This course is required in freshman year.

IB MYP 5U.S. HISTORY

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This course is a study of the emergence of American society and culture from a thematic approach. It includes an examination of the establishment of this nation as a geographic and political entity, development and interplay of its social institutions, and the approaches that Americans have used to face domestic and international problems. The approach is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural. The course also stresses the development of analytical skills and meets the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program, in addition to the Common Core State Standards. This course is required in sophomore year.

IB DP GLOBAL HISTORY

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This course focuses on the history of the modern world from 1945 to 1991. This course looks as the struggles under Apartheid in South Africa and the African American Civil Rights Movement, Totalitarian leaders (Stalin and Mao Zedong) and the Cold War from a global context. This course prepares students for the IB History Exams 1 & 2. Students will also get a start on writing their Internal Assessment for IB, by writing a practice Historical Investigation paper. This is a required course in Junior year.

IB DP HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS

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This class covers the history of our hemisphere from 1945 to 1983, by closely looking at the intertwining histories of Canada, The United States and Latin America. This course looks at political developments in Latin America (populist leaders in Argentina and Bolivia, Cuban Revolution, 1976 Argentine Junta & the 30,000 Disappeared, Liberation Theology, the FMLN in El Salvador), The Hispanic American Movement, Feminist Movements, Indigenous Movements, Youth Counter Culture and the Cold War in our hemisphere. Students have the ability to take the IB HL or SL History exam at the end of this course. This is considered the second year of the DP Global History course, required in order to take the IB Higher Level (HL) exam.

IB DP GEOGRAPHY

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This course focuses on the interactions between individuals, societies and the physical environment in both time and space through the study of the following core themes: populations in transition, disparities in wealth and development, patterns in resource consumption and environmental sustainability, urban environments and sport and tourism. In the process of examining these topics, detailed case studies at a variety of scales, from local to regional, national and international, will be explored. In addition, students will complete a field work investigative report related to one of the core themes. This is a one-year course only.

IB DP PSYCHOLOGY I

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IB Psychology can be taken for either 1 (Standard Level, SL) or 2 (Higher Level, HL) years. IB Psychology is a rigorous course that encompasses the scientific study of mental processes and human/animal behavior. Students explore the biological, cognitive and social-cultural approaches to psychology with an emphasis on Abnormal Psychology and Human Relationships. Psychology requires the study of psychological research methods including quantitative and qualitative techniques as well as ethical considerations. The completing of an experimental study is compulsory.

IB DP PSYCHOLOGY II

In the second year of IB Psychology we continue the scientific study of mental processes and human/animal behavior. Students continue to explore the biological, cognitive and social-cultural



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approaches to psychology with an emphasis on Abnormal Psychology and Human Relationships. Psychology requires the study of psychological research methods including quantitative and qualitative techniques as well as ethical considerations. The completing of an experimental study is compulsory.

IB DP GLOBALPOLITICS I & II

IB Global Politics can be taken for either 1 (Standard Level, SL) or 2 (Higher Level, HL) years. IB Global Politics engages students with key political concepts and contemporary political issues in a variety of contexts and through a variety of approaches. Through teaching and learning in the subject, students develop a holistic and nuanced understanding of global politics and acquire the skills needed to analyze, evaluate and act on political issues they encounter inside and outside the classroom. A grade of C or better is required for both semesters of Global Politics SL in order to take Global Politics HL senior year.

MathematicsIB MYP 4ALGEBRA I

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The standard one-year mathematics course for incoming freshmen students. The course helps students develop an in- depth understanding of equivalence, linear, and exponential functions. Inquiry based, this course contains multiple unique assessments that allow students to apply math to the world around them. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5GEOMETRY

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The standard one-year mathematics course for sophomore students or advanced freshman students. Students learn properties, theorems, and postulates of different common geometric settings. Grounded in inquiry-based learning, this course challenges students to use geometry in many real-life applications. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5ALGEBRA II/TRIG

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A further study of functions, this one-year course begins to move students into more abstract math concepts. Functions are the key as students continue to build their understanding of a variety of function types including trigonometric. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. Students must pass Algebra I with a C or higher to enroll in this course.

IB DP MATH APPLICATIONS (SL/HL)

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IB DP Mathematics: applications and interpretation is a two-year course recognizing the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world. As such, it emphasizes the meaning of mathematics in context by focusing on topics that are often used as applications or in mathematical modelling. Students are encouraged to solve real-world problems, construct and communicate this mathematically and interpret the conclusions or generalizations. Students may take the IB DP Mathematical Applications exam in May of senior year.



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Sciences IB MYP 4BIOLOGY

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Biology, the study of life, offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world. Biologists study questions about how living things work, how they interact with the environment, and how they change over time. In this course, students will consider the characteristics, basic chemistry, and building blocks of living things. Content will include the structures and functions of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence of organisms, behavior of organisms, taxonomy, and matter, energy and organization in living systems. Unit topics include cell structure and function, photosynthesis, genetic engineering, microorganisms and fungi, plants, animals, the human body, reproduction, and other related topics. Students will conduct laboratory investigations and can-do research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills. Students will conduct laboratory investigations and research to extend their understanding of biological concepts and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. All MYP Biology students participate in Reagan's Science Fair. This course meets the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5CHEMISTRY

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Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, changes in composition and the physical laws controlling these changes. Chemistry deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo. A basic understanding of chemistry is central to all sciences, everyday life, and to discoveries in science and technology. In this course, students will investigate the structure and makeup of various physical and chemical substances. Content will include structures of atoms and matter, chemical composition, reactions and bonding, conservation of energy, the structural and organizational properties of matter, and the interactions of matter and energy. Unit topics can include the periodic table, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, data analysis, atomic theory, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, and chemical equilibrium. Students will conduct laboratory investigations and research to extend their understanding of chemistry and apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. This course meets the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. This course is required in sophomore year.

IB DP BIOLOGY I

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This is the first year of a two-year course. This course covers topics in three major areas: cell biology and biochemistry, genetics and classification. The first unit emphasizes relationships between cell organelles and vital processes such as respiration and photosynthesis. Genetics is approached both from the cell level and the molecular level. Classification involves a survey of all major plant and animal kingdoms. Similarities and uniqueness of design are both noted with respect to possible origins. Laboratory experience varies from dissection to operation of electrophoresis equipment. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Prerequisites: B or above in MYP Biology and C or above in MYP Chemistry

IB DP BIOLOGY II

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The second year of IB Biology covers three broad areas of study: animal biology, plant biology, and ecology and evolution. In animal biology there is detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of animal systems, including circulation, excretion, reproduction, etc. Although this is a comparative study, much emphasis is put on humans. Plant biology is studied with respect to the structure and function of vascular plans, their hormones and reproduction by flowering. Ecology and evolution includes ecosystems, population ecology, population genetics and evolutionary theory as evidenced in plants and animals. All three broad areas of study include laboratory work. Independent experimental research is required. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Students are prepared to take the IB Biology exam at the end of this course. Prerequisites: C or above in BOTH semesters of DP Biology I.

IB DP This two-year course covers measurement and data processing, an in-depth study of



CHEMISTRY I & II

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stoichiometric relationships, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding and structure, energetics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, redox processes, organic chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. In the first year of the course, students are required to complete a multidisciplinary project with students from other experimental sciences. Study includes laboratory work. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Students are prepared to take the IB Chemistry exam at the end of IB DP Chemistry II. Prerequisites for IB Chemistry I: D or above in MYP Biology, B or above in MYP Chemistry, B or higher in MYP Algebra, and D or higher in MYP Geometry. Prerequisites for IB DP Chemistry II: C or above in BOTH semesters of DP Chemistry I.

IB DP PHYSICS I & II

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This two-year course is an in-depth study of advanced topics in physics. This course promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of physics; critical analysis, prediction, and application of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of scientific advances in physics upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical and political importance. Topics include measurements and uncertainties; mechanics; thermal physics; waves; electricity and magnetism; circular motion and gravitation; atomic, nuclear, and particle physics; and energy production. Independent experimental research in an area of particular interest will be required. Study includes laboratory work. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Students are prepared to take the IB Physics exam at the end of IB DP Physics 2. Prerequisites for IB Physics I: D or above in MYP Biology, D or above in MYP Chemistry, B or higher in MYP Geometry, and B or higher in MYP Algebra 2*. *If student has not yet taken MYP Algebra 2, please see instructor for course enrollment approval. Prerequisites for IB DP Physics II: C or above in BOTH semesters of DP Physics I.

IB DP ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES I

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The first year of this course places emphasis on human attitudes toward the environment and developing a coherent perspective on the interrelationships between the environment and human societies. Topics of study include systems and models, ecosystems, environmental equilibrium, human populations, carrying capacity and resource use, global warming, and environmental value systems. Students will acquire the knowledge, methods, and techniques to enable them to make informed decisions on a wide range of environmental issues. Independent environmental research is required. Study includes laboratory work. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Prerequisites: C or above in MYP Biology and D or above in MYP Chemistry.

IB DPENVRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES II

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The second year of this course places emphasis on human attitudes toward the environment and developing a coherent perspective on the interrelationships between the environment and human societies. Topics of study include systems and models, ecosystems, environmental equilibrium, human populations, carrying capacity and resource use, global warming, and environmental value systems. Students will acquire the knowledge, methods, and techniques to enable them to make informed decisions on a wide range of environmental issues. Study includes laboratory work. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Students are prepared to take the IB Environmental Systems and Societies exam at the end of this course. Prerequisites: C or above in BOTH semesters of DP Environmental Systems I.

IB CP HUMAN ANATOMY I

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Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures, functions, and processes of the human body. The class is organized according to body systems and emphasizes the interactions between these systems. Students will gain a detailed understanding of how their body works, how their organs are interrelated, and how their body is affected by nutrition and illness. Many hands-on activities, inquiry-based laboratory experiments and several dissections related to the systems being studied will be done. Students will also study medical terms as they relate to each body system. Course provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Prerequisites: C or above in MYP Biology and D or above in MYP Chemistry.

IB DPSPORTS, EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE

DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sports, exercise and health. SEHS offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the human body. Prerequisites: C or above in BOTH semesters CP Human Anatomy & Physiology I



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Computer SciencesTEALS Intro to Computer Science

Introduction to Computer Science is an engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and a majority of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning. In the first semester this course uses Snap!, an approachable visual block-based programming language with a robust tool set, perfect for introducing students to coding for the first time. The second semester transitions to text-based programming using the beginner-friendly Python language. This is a one-year elective course that is currently open to sophomores only. There is no prerequisite for this course.

IB CP INTRO TO PROGRAMMING /PRINCIPLES OF IT CC151CPCC155CP

This is a 2-year course where students will enhance their skills through coding Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), designing with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) skills. Students also further their programming skills and creativity through programming in JavaScript, adding and creating Audio/Visual files, creating advanced forms, and utilizing aspects of JQuery. This course is in the IB Career-related Programme (CP) Technology Pathway but is open to all Juniors or Seniors. There is no IB exam offered for this course. Students may receive transcripted credits through MATC for completion of the 2-year course with a B or above.

IB CP INTRO TO PROGRAMMING /PRINCIPLES OF IT CC165CPCC175CP

This is a 2-year course where students will enhance their skills through coding Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), designing with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) skills. Students also further their programming skills and creativity through programming in JavaScript, adding and creating Audio/Visual files, creating advanced forms, and utilizing aspects of JQuery. This course is in the IB Career-related Programme (CP) Technology Pathway but is open to all Juniors or Seniors. There is no IB exam offered for this course. Students may receive transcripted credits through MATC for completion of the 2-year course with a B or above.

IB DP COMPUTER SCIENCE I

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This elective course expands a student’s study of computers and starts to focus the student’s attention to Software Engineering rather than computer programming. Advanced projects in the disciplines highlighted in Computer Science are expanded to fulfill the syllabus of the International Baccalaureate. This course will place a major emphasis on developing understanding of the software lifecycle, algorithms, designing and implementing computer applications, with studies expanding to networking computers, computer mathematics and computer architecture.

IB DP COMPUTER SCIENCE II

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The second year of this elective course continues a student’s study of computer science and the preparation for the SL (Standard Level) IB exam in DP Computer Science in May of senior year. Students will continue to study the design and development of computer programs, plus they will focus on the development of advanced programming constructions. Students will expand their understanding of data structures, files, objects, classes and records, plus study the related topics of computer design.

World Languages IB MYP 4FRENCH 9

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First year French is a conversation course, which develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on familiar everyday situations. Enrichment materials help develop understanding and appreciation of French and francophone culture. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5FRENCH 10

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Second year French continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak French. Reading and writing take on greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language. Enrichment materials help develop understanding and appreciation of French and francophone culture. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years



FL041MYP Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. Must have achieved a grade of C or better in MYP French 9, or have the recommendation of the instructor.

IB DP FRENCH I

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This course introduces the language and cultures of the French-speaking world. Activities include much listening, a reasonable and progressive amount of reading, coupled with speaking and writing activities as these aptitudes develop. This course prepares students to take the IB French Exam in May of senior year at either the Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL). Successful completion of MYP French 9 and MYP French 10 required, with a D or better in final year of course required.

IB DP FRENCH II

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This course continues the study of language and cultures of the French-speaking world. Classes are taught mostly in the target language, and involve much listening, more varied and complex reading selections, as well as an increase of speaking and writing activities. This course prepares students to take the IB French Exam in May of senior year at either the Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL). Successful completion of DP French I, or equivalent course, with a C or better required.

IB MYP 4SPANISH 9

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First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations. Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish. Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5SPANISH 10

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This course continues to emphasize skills needed to understand and speak Spanish. Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language. Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards. Must have achieved a grade of C or better in MYP Spanish 9, or have the recommendation of the instructor.

IB MYP 4NATIVE SPANISH 9

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Vocabulary usage and command of grammatical structures is emphasized. Students develop speaking and writing proficiency. Students discuss stories, novels, and plays. Written objectives include cultural studies of Spain and Latin America. Student must have experience speaking Spanish to be enrolled in this course.

IB MYP 5NATIVE SPANISH 10

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Students expand their vocabulary and apply advanced grammar in a variety of ways. The emphasis is placed on oral skill development and interpreting novels and plays both orally and in writing. Students construct paragraphs and have opportunities to compose creative pieces. Cultural studies include Span and Latin America. Instructor recommendation required. Must have achieved a grade of C or better in MYP Native Spanish 9, or have the recommendation of the instructor.

IB DP SPANISH I

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The DP Spanish course focuses on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication. Classes are taught mostly in the target language and involve much listening, more varied and complex reading sections, as well as an increase of speaking and writing activities. Students may take the IB DP Spanish SL exam at the end of the 2-year course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MYP Spanish 9 and MYP Spanish 10, with a D or above in the final year of the course.

IB DP SPANISH II

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The DP Spanish II course prepares students to take IB Spanish Exams at the Standard Level (SL) in May of senior year. These courses focus on improving students' accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students' "second" language). Students will be able to understand native speakers. Successful completion of DP Spanish I, or equivalent course, with a C or better required.

IB DP NATIVE SPANISH I

This 2-year course is designed for students that come from home already fluent in Spanish. These non-advanced classes are tailored to improve the student’s grammar and spelling skills. Vocabulary usage and command of grammatical structures is emphasized. Students develop reading and writing proficiency throughout many of the thematic units taught in class. Writing



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and reading objectives include cultural studies of Spain, Latin America, and the world. Prerequisite: Students must have fluency in Spanish to be enrolled in this course.

IB DP NATIVE SPANISH II

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This course is a continuation of “IB MYP Native Spanish 1”. Students expand and apply their vocabulary and grammar skills learned the previous year throughout many of the thematic units taught in class. Writing and reading objectives include cultural studies of Spain, Latin America, and the world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MYP Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1, with a D or above in the final year of the course.

Physical Education & Health IB MYP 4COMPREHENSIVEPHYSICAL EDUCATION

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This course is designed for 9th grade students and is the first of the core PE Courses in MPS. Where facilities/staffing permit, one marking period will consist of beginning and/or intermediate swim, with a minimum goal of intermediate swim techniques being accomplished by all students. Basic swimming strokes and an understanding of self-fitness will be incorporated. The alternate marking period will be the culmination of individual and team sports and reinforce wellness related health education experiences with a physical education laboratory experience. This would include self-testing in strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory endurance. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5FIT FOR LIFE

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This course is designed for 10th grade students and this is the second of the core PE courses in MPS. Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize health related fitness. At the conclusion of the subject offerings, students will have experienced a wide variety of fitness activities that they will be able to replicate on their own. Emphasis is on activities that has students who are moderately to vigorously active for 60% of the class time. Students will understand their own fitness level, how to assess their fitness and how to improve their health-related fitness. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5LIFETIME SPORTS

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This is the third of the core PE courses in MPS. Depending on individual school facilities/staffing, these coeducational courses emphasize activities considered within the realm of lifetime sports. At the conclusion of the subject offerings. Students will have experienced a wide variety of activities that will enable them to participate actively in recreation/therapeutic pursuit throughout their lives. In some instances, field trips to community resources may be used to provide students with more realistic settings.

IB MYP 4HEALTH

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This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices to promote personal wellness. The curriculum includes state statute required units on: mental health/suicide prevention, shaken baby syndrome, and AED/CPR Exposure. Other units include human growth and development, STD's, HIV and pregnancy prevention, parenthood, family living, personal well-being education, nutrition, physical activity, community health issues and substance use prevention (ATODA). This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

Dramatic ArtsIB MYP 4FILM & THEATRE PERFORMANCE

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The purpose of this course is to give students the necessary tools to succeed in the Diploma Film and/or Theatre courses and the communication skills needed to be successful in all areas of life. This class blends the basics of acting, communication and script writing for stage and screen. Through Reagan’s partnerships with the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Next Act Theatre, students have the opportunity to see several productions a year and reflect on the performances as part of MYP Theatre.

IB MYP 5 The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to develop production skills as



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they relate to film and theatre, as well as provide them with hands-on instruction with technology as it relates to these methods of production. This is a course that introduces students to the production method in preparation for a career in these fields, as well as prepare them for success in two IB Diploma Programme Courses: IB Film and IB Theatre. In IB Film and IB Theatre, students are required to complete stage and screen productions. Students learn about stage and screen production (set design, set building, film production, and film editing). It infuses the use of technology (computer editing, digital designing, digital cameras, lighting equipment) to prepare students for IB Film and IB Theatre. In addition, the class is responsible for filming and producing many Reagan events, including but not limited to: performing art productions (music and band concerts, musical and Reagan Fall One Acts), school sporting activities, Homecoming activities, school dances, etc. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB DP THEATRE I

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IB Theatre is the study of Theatre – both through performance and production (devising). Over the course of two years, students will study world theatre including: Ancient Greek Theatre, Elizabethan Theatre and Commedia dell’Arte. Students will also learn about producing (devising) theatre from conception. Through Reagan’s partnerships with the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Next Act Theatre, students have the opportunity to see several productions a year and reflect on the performances as part of IB Theatre. Prerequisite: IB MYP Film and Theatre Performance or approval from the instructor.

IB DP THEATRE II

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In this final year of IB Theatre, students will work to complete the IB Theatre Assessments, including the Collaborative Project, the Solo Performance Project and the Director’s Notebook. In the Collaborative Project, students work with classmates to devise (create, produce and perform) a 15-minute piece of theatre for an audience. In the Solo Performance Project, students study a theatre practitioner and devise a 10-minute piece of theatre modeled after that practitioner’s ideas. Finally, through the lens of the theatre director, students will read a play new to them and create a document explaining how they would choose to stage this show for an audience today. Prerequisite: IB DP Theatre I

IB DPFILM I & II

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This Diploma Programme course explores film history, theory and production. The course is aimed to help students appreciate film as an art form, as well as the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. To achieve an international understanding within the world of film, students are taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations, and cultures. Students are expected to complete three IB Assessments over this two-year course: a 15-minute oral presentation, a 12-15-page independent study, and a production portfolio, which includes a 6-7-minute short film, a 40-60 second trailer and a written commentary.

Musical ArtsIB MYP 4MUSIC APPRECIATION MU441MYPMU451MYP

This course is open to all students who wish to improve their ability to listen and analyze a wide range of music literature. Students develop familiarity with various styles and periods of music and their relationships to culture of their times. No prerequisite is required.This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.

IB MYP 5COMPREHENSIVE MUSICIANSHIP MU841MYPMU851MYP

This course is designed to refine and expand student’s music reading and performance skills. It will explore beginning piano skills and a variety of technical and musical exercises. Students will be encouraged to apply functional piano skills to real-life situations. In addition, students will have opportunities to compose music using the piano and notation technology. Students must complete Music Appreciation, Beginning Choir or Beginning Band to participate in Comprehensive Musicianship. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts. Prerequisite: Music Appreciation or a Beginning Ensemble (Choir/Band/Orchestra)

IB MYP 4BEGINNING CHORUS MU351MYPMU353MYP

This course is designed to begin development of the choral/musicianship skills of a new singer. Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and language of choral music. Students will learn basic vocal production, sight reading, and interpretation. Admission to this course is open to all students all students at Reagan



interested in learning to sing. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.IB MYP 5INTERMEDIATE CHORUS (Concert Choir)MU361MYPMU363MYP

This course is designed to continue the development of the choral/musicianship skills of the intermediate high school singer. Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and language of choral music. Strong emphasis will be placed on vocal production, sight reading, and interpretation. Admission to this course is by audition only. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.Prerequisite: Beginning choir AND Audition/recommendation of choir teacher

IB DP ADVANCED CHORUS(Treble Choir)

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This course is designed to fully develop the choral/musicianship skills of the advanced high school singer. Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and languages of choral music. Strong emphasis will be placed on independent musicianship, analysis of text, and interpretation. Admission to this course is only open to female singers by audition only. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts. The course is titled as DP because recordings from this ensemble can be used for the Standard Level DP Music Portfolio in group performance.Prerequisite: Beginning choir, Intermediate Choir AND Audition/recommendation of choir teacher

IB DP ENSEMBLE VOCAL ADVANCED MIXED(Chamber Choir)MU521MYP

This course is designed to fully develop the choral/musicianship skills of the advanced high school singer. Students will perform quality literature representing all time periods, genres, and languages of choral music. Strong emphasis will be placed on independent musicianship, analysis of text, and interpretation. The course is titled as DP because recordings from this ensemble can be used for the Standard Level DP Music Portfolio in group performance.Prerequisite: Beginning choir, Intermediate Choir AND Audition/recommendation of choir teacher. Admission to this course is by audition only.

IB MYP 4BEGINNING BAND

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This course is designed to begin development of instrumental and musicianship skills of a new instrumentalist. Students will learn basic instrumental technique, sight reading, and interpretation. Students will perform quality instrumental literature representing all time periods and genres and are expected to practice individually for at least one hour outside of class each week. Admission to this course is open to Freshmen or Sophomore students who are interested in learning a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument or by permission of instructor. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.

IB MYP 5INTERMEDIATE BAND

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This course is designed to continue development of instrumental and musicianship skills for the developing instrumentalist. Students will develop instrumental technique, sight reading, and interpretation. Students will perform quality concert band literature representing all time periods and genres and are expected to practice individually for two hours outside of class each week. Students must complete Beginning Band or have two or more years of experience reading music for a woodwind, brass, and percussion instrument to participate.This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.Prerequisite: Beginning Band and Audition/recommendation of band teacher

IB DP ADVANCED BAND

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This course is designed to fully develop instrumental and musicianship skills for the advanced instrumentalist. Students will develop advanced instrumental technique, sight reading, and interpretation. Students will perform one-on-a-part Wind Ensemble literature representing all time periods and genres and are expected to practice individually for three hours outside of class each week. Admission to this select course is by audition only.This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts. The course is labeled as DP because recordings from this ensemble can be used for the Standard Level DP Music Portfolio in group performance.Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Band and audition/recommendation of band teacher

IB MYP 4INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA

This course is designed to continue development of instrumental and musicianship skills for the developing string instrumentalist. Students will develop instrumental technique, sight reading, and interpretation. Students will perform quality orchestral literature representing all time periods and genres and are expected to practice individually for two hours outside



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of class each week. Students must have two or more years of experience reading music for a string instrument to participate. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.Prerequisite: 2+ years of experience on string instrument/recommendation of music teacher

IB MYP 4 ADVANCED ORCHESTRA

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This course is designed to advance development of instrumental and musicianship skills for the growing string instrumentalist. Students will improve instrumental technique, sight reading, and interpretation. Students will perform quality orchestral literature representing all time periods and genres and are expected to practice individually for two hours outside of class each week. Students must have two or more years of experience reading music for a string instrument to participate. This course will utilize the MYP standards for the fine arts.Prerequisite: Recommendation of music teacher

IB DP MUSIC I

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This course is open to advanced music students who have previous experience in music performance or composition by recommendation of the music faculty. Students study advanced music theory concepts, score study, critical listening, music research, cultural context and music history. Each student prepares a comparative research project that draws musical links between two distinctly musical cultures to be submitted to IB for review. Students also develop their skills as student composers and performers and begin developing a musical portfolio that will be completed in IB Music 2. This course will use the Music DP grading standards.Prerequisite: Student must be member of an advanced musical ensemble, receive a C or better in Comprehensive Musicianship OR receive approval from music teacher. Open to students in grades 11-12.

IB DP MUSIC II

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This course is open to advanced music students who have extensive experience in music performance or composition and have successfully completed the IB Music 1 course. Students continue to deepen their knowledge of advanced music theory concepts, score study, critical listening, music research, cultural context and music history in preparation for the IB Music examination. Students are given freedom to explore and develop their skills as composers and performers. Each Standard Level (SL) student submits either a composition or solo/group performance portfolio that represents his/her personal musicianship. Each Higher Level (HL) student submits both a composition and a solo performance portfolio. All singers must have piano skills to participate in IB Music 2.This course will use the Music DP grading standards.Prerequisite: Earn a C or higher in IB Music 1 (private lessons on instrument/voice recommended). Open to students in grade 12.

Visual ArtsIB MYP 4ART FOUNDATIONS

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Art Foundations is a basic level art class that introduces the elements and principles of art to the student. It is the keystone of the high school art program and serves as the introduction to more specialized art offerings. This course consists of approximately 180 class periods. The instructor will devise a plan to offer drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and graphic art over the course. Each of the media areas will be further broken down in to specific materials and techniques i.e. Drawing can be further developed to include pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel/chalk, and marker. A basic recommendation would be to spend a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks for any technique. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

IB MYP 5ART HISTORY

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This course is designed to give students a basic understanding and appreciation for art as it will be encountered on the high school level and beyond. It will give students the background necessary to appreciate visual art, participate in the creation of visual art, or seek further training for a career in the visual arts. The course emphasizes skills development and development of the creative thought process. Each time a skill has been learned, students will be encouraged to make creative applications of those skills. Students will be given a sense of art history, through discussion and showing of visuals that relate to the studio projects they are working on. Some of the techniques, ideas and materials that may be included are color theory, painting, rendering, drawing, design,



composition, and ceramic clay. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

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The course is designed to allow students to develop his or her own areas of specialization in any of the fine or applied arts using a wide variety of techniques and media. Students will work directly with Universities and Colleges helping fine craft their work, and students will collaborate with Universities and Colleges on their final exams.All students create an Art Exhibition Portfolio/ Visual Art Journal website. This website portfolio is a record for research assignments and individual areas of inquiry. It is structured to encourage individual exploration of one's artwork and personal impressions. The written journal will reflect the student's personal choice of concentration in both a period of art history or artist and in an artistic medium in which they choose to work. Students will also create a 15-screen comparative art study in rough draft form by the end of the year. All students will participate in a mandatory gallery exhibition of their work at the end of the course year. A C grade or higher in both semesters of MYP Art History is a prerequisite for this course.

IB DP VISUAL ARTS II

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The course is designed to follow IB DP Visual Arts I and continues to allow students to further develop his or her own areas of specialization in any of the fine or applied arts using a wide variety of techniques and media. Course work and guidance is provided by the IB certified teacher. The student researches and documents his/her artwork and the process of creating art through their Art Exhibition Portfolio/ Visual Art Journal website. The written journal will reflect the student's personal choice of concentration in both a period of art history or artist and in an artistic medium in which they choose to work. Students will work directly with Universities and Colleges helping fine craft their work, and will collaborate with Universities and Colleges on their final exams. The assessment in IB Visual Arts will consist of a 12 screen Exhibition, a 25 screen Process Portfolio, and a 20 screen Comparative Study. All students will participate in a mandatory gallery exhibition of their work at the end of the course year. All junior Art Portfolio requirements for IB candidate submission must be completed before students will be admitted into Senior Visual Arts. A C grade or higher in IB DP Visual Arts I is a prerequisite for this course.

Other IB CoursesIB MYP 4INTRO TO IB /DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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This course is designed to provide skills, behaviors, and understandings essential for individual who are going to be successful in the International Baccalaureate program. Students learn how to use the Design Cycle and creative thinking skills to design solutions to real-world problems. MYP Design prepares students for the Personal Project in their sophomore year by giving them necessary tools including project management skills. Students will learn the vocabulary, skills and “big picture" of IB, as well as look within themselves (meta-cognitive thinking) to solve practical challenges and design their futures. As well, students will learn strategies for strengthening their IB Learner Profile traits and for being a positive and productive global citizen. This course meets the requirements of IB Middle Years Program in addition to the Common Core State Standards.This is a required course for all freshmen.

IB DP THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

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TOK is a course about critical thinking and inquiring into the process of knowing, rather than about learning a specific body of knowledge. It is a core element which all Diploma Programme students undertake and to which all schools are required to devote at least 100 hours of class time. TOK and the Diploma Programme subjects should support each other in the sense that they reference each other and share some common goals. TOK is one of three parts in the DP core. The two other components are the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). TOK class includes lessons on these components. The TOK course examines how we know what we claim to know. It does this by encouraging students to analyze knowledge claims and explore knowledge questions. A knowledge claim is the assertion that “I/we know X” or “I/we know how to Y”, or a statement about knowledge; a knowledge question is an open question about knowledge. TOK will explore how and why humans learn. Students will be asked to critically think about real life topics and think about the knowledge questions associated with the real-life issue. Students will explore the following ways of knowing to understand what influences our learning: language, emotion, reason, sense perception, faith, imagination, intuition, & memory. The ways of knowing provide students



with tools that help answer “How do we know?” and “How do I know?” Students will use the following areas of knowledge to explore how we know things: natural sciences, human sciences, mathematics, ethics, arts, history, religious knowledge systems, & indigenous knowledge systems. All 4 semesters of this course are required for IB Full Diploma students –This course is available only for IB Full Diploma students.

IB CP PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

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The Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) course aims to develop responsibility, practical problem-solving, good intellectual habits, ethical understanding, perseverance, resilience, an appreciation of identity and perspective, and an understanding of the complexity of the modern world. Emphasis is on the development of skills needed to successfully navigate higher education, the workplace, and society. This one-year course is a required and available for students in the IB Career-related Programme (CP) and is taken in both junior and senior years.

For IB Course Certificate students, this course provides students with the skills they need to be successful after high school. Information covered will span from college and job applications, financial aid and scholarships to financial literacy/budgeting, and independent living. This is a required course for all IB Course Certificate students.

RONALD REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL – GUIDANCE PROCESS

Selection of CoursesIn order to establish class sections and accurately determine staffing needs for the ensuing year, it is necessary to secure registration about midway in the current school year. School counselors confer with students to provide advisement on required and elective course selection. Courses selected at this time should be given serious consideration and selected in terms of the student's total four-year program.

Parent/guardian involvement in course selection is highly encouraged. Reagan High School holds annual parent meetings at all grade levels to inform parents about the IB programs. The sophomore spring semester is of particular importance in course selection, as sophomores will be making decisions regarding their course schedules for the next two years. It is vital that appropriate and thoughtful decisions are made at this critical juncture, and parent/guardian attendance at one of the Sophomore Parent Meetings will ensure that families can make well-informed decisions. Discussions will also be held with all sophomore students early in the spring semester within one of their required classes. Following these discussions, sophomore students will be making their selections for their junior & senior year courses with the guidance counselors, IB coordinators and administrators. The dates of these meetings are posted on the school website (http://rrhs.schoolwires.net) and notices are sent home.

Parents/guardians of sophomore students should plan to attend one of the meetings above. The final decision on the selection of any elective course is up to the student and his/her parent/guardian, providing the selections follow a proper course sequence and are not in conflict with other school or district policies.

Note: Course offerings in any department are contingent upon a sufficient number of students enrolling in the course. If there is not sufficient enrollment for a course to be offered, students will be asked to



make other selections.

Academic and Career Planning An Academic and Career Plan (ACP) represents a fluid, mapped academic plan reflecting a student’s unique set of interests, needs, learning goals and graduation requirements. It goes beyond the traditional “4 Year Plan” by recording a student’s connections to the larger community including community service, volunteerism, hobbies and activities, and post-secondary planning.

At Ronald Reagan High School, a midday half hour time period is designated as ACP time. Students are programmed with a teacher for this time and attendance is mandatory. Students use this time to complete their College and Career Readiness work, and may also have time for work on tasks related to their chosen academic pathway.

Development of an ACP involves students' participation in school counseling activities beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school. These activities focus on academic, personal/social, and career development with the purpose of preparing the students for college and career choices.

Parents/Guardians are an integral part of the ACP process by supporting ongoing career exploration. Additionally, parents are invited to participate in an ACP Conference with their child and the school counselor at 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.

Ideally, ACP conferences occur during the school day with the student, parent/guardian, and counselor. Alternate scheduling may be arranged with the school counselor to meet the needs of parents/guardians. ACP conferences should last between 30–45 minutes. This process will help parents and students make informed decisions to meet their academic and career goals.

Throughout high school and with school counselors, students view and update their ACP documents. Completed ACPs are stored in the online e-portfolio of Career Cruising.

ACP Conference Topics

Self-Awareness — "Who Am I?"

Career Planning and Management — "What Do I Want to Do?"

Academic Progress and Management — "How Will I Get There?"

Special Concerns

Career Clusters

As a part of a student’s Academic and Career Plan (ACP), students complete several tasks within the online Career Cruising



program. The Matchmaker and My Plan sections of Career Cruising help students identify their areas of strength and interest, potentially indicating suitable career pathways. The Career Clusters are provided below to help with discussions about possible post-secondary options.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Agribusiness SystemsAnimal SystemsEnvironmental Service SystemsFood Products & Processing SystemsNatural Resources SystemsPlant SystemsPower, Structural & Technical Systems Architecture & Construction

Architecture & ConstructionConstructionDesign/Pre-ConstructionMaintenance/Operations

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

A/V Technology & FilmJournalism & BroadcastingPerforming ArtsPrinting TechnologyTelecommunicationsVisual Arts

Business Management & Administration

Administrative SupportBusiness Information ManagementGeneral ManagementHuman Resources ManagementOperations Management

Education & TrainingAdministration & Administrative SupportProfessional Support ServicesTeaching/Training

Finance

AccountingBanking ServicesBusiness FinanceInsuranceSecurities & Investments

Government & Public Administration

Foreign ServiceGovernanceNational SecurityPlanningPublic Management & AdministrationRegulationRevenue & Taxation

Health Sciences

Biotechnology Research & DevelopmentDiagnostic ServicesHealth InformaticsSupport ServicesTherapeutic Services

Hospitality & Tourism LodgingRecreation, Amusements & AttractionsRestaurants & Food/Beverage Services



Travel & Tourism

Human Services

Consumer ServicesCounseling & Mental Health ServicesEarly Childhood Development & ServicesFamily & Community ServicesPersonal Care Services

Information Technology

Information Support & ServicesNetwork SystemsProgramming & Software DevelopmentWeb & Digital Communications

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Correction ServicesEmergency & Fire Management ServicesLaw Enforcement ServicesLegal ServicesSecurity & Protective Services

Manufacturing

Health, Safety & Environmental AssuranceLogistics & Inventory ControlMaintenance, Installation & RepairManufacturing Production Process DevelopmentProductionQuality Assurance

Marketing

Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Management and ResearchMerchandisingProfessional Sales

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Engineering & TechnologyScience & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Facility & Mobile Equipment MaintenanceHealth, Safety & Environmental ManagementLogistics Planning & Management ServicesSales & ServiceTransportation OperationsTransportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation



ADDITIONAL COURSE AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Accommodating Varying Student NeedsTo accommodate students with different needs, interests, and abilities, the Milwaukee Public School district provides a variety of course levels in addition to the regular courses in some selected basic skill areas such as Reading, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. These levels are described as follows:

1. Special Education Courses are adapted for students who have identified disability conditions and special education needs that require an Individual Educational Plan.

2. Intervention Courses provide reading, writing and mathematics skill development. Students are placed in this course based on academic performance levels.

3. Honors Courses are geared to those students whose skill level is such that they can benefit from a broader or more intensive and in-depth study. At Ronald Reagan, the Higher Level (HL) IB DP courses could be considered honors level.

4. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) Courses prepare students for exams that can result in college credits. AP and IB DP courses give students access to rigorous college-level work. These courses help students build confidence and learn the essential time management and study skills needed for college and career success.Ronald Reagan H.S. offers only IB Diploma Program courses.

5. Early College Credit Program & Start College Now – Wisconsin’s Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a UW Institution, a Wisconsin Technical College or one of the state’s participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education. Approved courses can count toward high school graduation as well as for college credit. See your school counselor for further information.

Transcripted Credits Transcripted credit is an opportunity for students to earn technical college credit in high school. A high school student can receive credit at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) if they are sixteen years or older and earn an A or B in their high school articulated (transcripted) course(s). Articulated credit and coursework will be recorded on an official MATC transcript. Talk to your school counselor for detailed information about the courses offered by each school. Earning technical college credit for competencies achieved in high school can help students avoid duplicating coursework in technical college and may lead to early graduation. Enrolling in a transcripted credit course requires a commitment to completing technical college level coursework. Ronald Reagan High School offers one option for transcripted credits: Multimedia & Design I & II. This course is offered as part of the IB Career-related Program (CP) pathway in junior and senior years.

Articulated Transcripted Credit MPS Courses

Accounting 1Accounting 2Software ApplicationsEntrepreneurship ConceptsImage Technology Workshop

KeyboardingMultimedia 12Principles of MarketingMultimedia & Design I and II*



Advanced Standing MPS Programs

Auto Program Project Lead the Way Program

* = this course is offered at Ronald Reagan H. S.

High School Course Drop/Add ProceduresThe decision to take a course is an important one. Students should seriously consider their educational and career plan and develop a program of study to work toward those plans. Parent involvement in student course selection is highly encouraged. It is imperative that all students and parents give careful consideration to course requests. Student course requests determine what courses and how many sections of each will be offered the following year. The high school add/drop procedure is listed below:

1. Student and/or parent-initiated schedule changes is permitted only during this time period: During the first five days of the new semester, the Guidance Department will attempt to quickly resolve student requests that reflect the following: A scheduling error resulting in an incomplete or inaccurate program (example: no lunch, etc.). Changes warranted by summer school makeup or E2020. Out of district transcript. Only requests that reflect these circumstances will be processed after the start of the new

semester.

2. In order to process a change, students must: Submit a Schedule Change Request Form to the School Counseling Department. Bring a note from a parent/and or guardian, to be verbally confirmed by their counselor,

authorizing the schedule change. Choose and add a substitute course, if one is available, for each dropped course.

3. Final approval of changes is contingent upon the following: The proposed change does not jeopardize graduation. The proposed change does not negatively affect prospects of college admission. The change requested is logistically possible. The change does not prevent student from obtaining final grade/credit.

4. Changes will not be permitted to: Change teachers. Change lunch periods (unless supported by medical documentation). Change to more convenient and/or desirable periods. Group friends together in the same class.

5. Changes in a student’s placement based on academic concerns that are recommended by administrators, teachers, and/or counselors may occur throughout the school year pending administrative and department approval.

6. No student should be dropped or withdrawn prior to semester end until all grade marks have been entered.



Late EnrolleeGrades provided by the previous course or school may be considered for the final grade. If a student comes in from a different school with a report card, those grades will be added to the new quarter to receive a final grade.

Physical Education WaiverOn July 30, 2013, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed revisions to Administrative Policies 7.34 and 7.37 which allow a student to waive their third semester of physical education based on participation in an organized sport or athletic program pursuant to State Statute 118.33(1)(e). Students who successfully use the waiver MUST take an additional course from the following list of subjects: English, social studies, mathematics, science or health.

The waiver allows students who have full schedules in their junior or senior years to take an additional academic class. In fact, state statute requires students who take the PE waiver to take an additional academic class in English, social studies, mathematics, science, or health. To take advantage of the waiver, students must demonstrate participation in regular physical activity through a log and they must pass the lifetime sports final exam.

The waiver process is described in the MPS PE Waiver Guidance and follows three specific steps:1. Students will fill out the MPS PE Waiver Application:

Students must request the waiver and choose the physical activity that they are going to participate in.

The physical activity will be approved by the high school PE department chair/physical education teacher.

The coach or some other adult with a specified role, such as fitness coach, must also agree to sign off on the activity logs before the waiver begins.

2. Once approved, students start and log their activity on the MPS PE Waiver Log. Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours over a minimum of six weeks. Each week, the coach must sign off on the student’s participation.

3. After completion of the required participation hours, the student will take the Lifetime Sports Exam.

Once students have completed the log and pass the Lifetime Sports Exam, the counselor will complete the MPS PE Waiver Completion Verification form and enter the information into Infinite Campus.

Milwaukee Public Schools is dedicated to the development of the whole child. The waiver becomes a viable option for students who need additional core academic courses. The waiver option allows students to take the core academic course without sacrificing the most important lessons of the final Lifetime Sports course; how regular physical activity is something you do for a lifetime. We have provided a letter for parents explaining the waiver (MPS PE Waiver Parent Letter). If you have any questions, please contact Brett Fuller, Curriculum Specialist for Health, Physical Education, Safe and Supportive Schools at [email protected] or (414) 475-8057.

Grade ChangesAccording to MPS, each school shall establish a procedure on grade changes within the following guidelines:



No grade may be changed by anyone other than the teacher who issued the grade, except under extraordinary circumstances.

Any transcript changes should be made through the school in which the original grade was issued.

Course RetakesStudents may repeat most high school courses that they have failed. The student should see the school counselor to arrange for course retakes. Many courses can now be retaken online. This a great way for students to retake courses, recover credits, improve their grade point average and graduate on time. If, upon repeating a course, a student receives a higher grade, the higher grade will be used for the

cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in place of the failing grade. The record of the failed course will continue to be a part of the student’s permanent transcript, but

the failing grade will no longer factor into the cumulative GPA.

NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility RequirementsStudent athletes planning to play sports at a Division I or II institution of higher education out of high school must meet academic eligibility requirements as defined by the NCAA. Student athletes can monitor this eligibility by registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the beginning of their junior year of high school. More information about the Clearinghouse can be found at www.ncaa.org and www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. You may also call the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center toll free at 877-262-1492. High school transcripts must also be sent from the student’s high school. Student athletes and their families are encouraged to work closely with the Clearinghouse and their school counselor during this process. It is the parent/student responsibility to ensure that the courses taken in high school meet NCAA requirements for the chosen college/university.



APPENDIX A

IB Full Diploma Candidate Contract – Class of 2021 Choosing to be an IB Full Diploma Candidate requires more rigorous preparation than a regular MPS Diploma. Please read the following statements, policies, and deadlines, then print and sign your name in the space that follows. A parent signature is also required.

To retain my Full Diploma Status:I will take 6 IB subjects over the course of 2 years–at least 3, but no more than 4, at the HL.

I understand that I must complete each IB course’s internal and/or external assessment by the deadlines communicated by the course instructors and IB Coordinators.

I will complete the required assessments in Theory of Knowledge by the deadlines set by the teacher.

I will fulfill the International Baccalaureate CAS experience requirements, meeting with my CAS advisor, at designated times, participating in 3 CAS Interviews, participating in CAS Discussions, and logging my hours and reflections in ManageBac.

I will respectfully collaborate and communicate with my Extended Essay Supervisor and meet the deadlines that are set for the Extended Essay. Failure to submit my EE outline by December 16th, 2019 will result in dismissal from IB Diploma Candidacy. I will submit an electronic final copy of my EE to my supervisor and turnitin.com by September 1st, 2020. Failure to submit my Extended Essay by this date will lead to an incomplete grade for Theory of Knowledge for the semester.

I understand that plagiarism (the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the candidate’s own), collusion (allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another), duplication of work (presentation of the same work for different assessment components and/or IB diploma requirements), or falsifying a CAS record detected in any aspect of the program is cause for dismissal from IB Diploma Candidacy as well as Reagan High School penalties.

I understand that there are significant fees to take IB tests. For example, for an IB Full Diploma Candidate from the Class of 2020 who was not Income Eligible (formerly Free/Reduced Lunch), the cost to test as a Full Diploma Candidate was as follows: 6 tests x $62 = $372. This cost does include a subsidy from MPS. For an IB Full Diploma Candidate from the Class of 2020 who was Income Eligible, the cost to test as a Full Diploma Candidate was $0 (free). I understand that the deadline for payment of the IB test registration and subject fees to the school is January 15th of the exam year, and that there are no exceptions.

Students will not be able to make amendments to their test registrations after the deadline. I understand the deadline for exam registration will be in the 3rd week of October of the exam year, and there are no exceptions.

Pursuit of the IB Full Diploma is a serious commitment. While opportunities for employment and internships may arise in the midst of my Full Diploma candidacy, I understand I have made a commitment to my education, and that I will not be granted a status change for these reasons. In addition, changing my status after I have applied or been accepted to any college requires that I report my change in status to that college.

I have read the “General Regulations and Rules for IB World Schools,” which can be found on the Reagan High School website.

Signature of IB Candidate: ____________________________ ID# ______________ Date: ___________

Signature of Parent: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________



IB Career Programme Candidate Contract – Class of 2021 I understand that I must complete each IB course’s internal and/ or external

assessments by the deadlines communicated by the course instructors and IB Coordinators.

I will complete required assessments in Personal and Professional Skills by the deadlines set by my instructor.

I will fulfill the International Baccalaureate Service Learning experience and log my hours and reflections in ManageBac.

I will respectfully collaborate and communicate with my Reflective Project Supervisor and meet the deadlines that are set by my PPS course instructor. Failure to submit my Reflective Project outline by _____________ will result in dismissal from IB CP Candidacy. I will submit an electronic final copy of my Reflective Project to my instructor and turnitin.com by _______________. Failure to submit my Reflective Project by this date will lead to an incomplete grade for PPS.

I will be scheduled in and participate in all CP ACP (Academic & Career Planning) activities.

I understand that plagiarism, collusion, duplication of work, or falsifying Service Learning hours is cause for dismissal from IB CP Candidacy as well as Reagan High School penalties.

I understand that there are significant fees to taking IB tests and fees to amend registrations after the established deadline. For example, for an IB CP Candidate from the Class of 2020 who was not Income Eligible (formerly Free/Reduced Lunch), the cost to take the minimum of two tests was as follows: 2 tests x $62 = $120. This cost does include a subsidy from MPS. For an IB CP Candidate from the Class of 2020 who was Income Eligible, the cost to test was $0 (free). I understand that the deadline for payment of the IB test registration and subject fees to the school is January 15th of the exam year, and that there are no exceptions.

Students will not be able to make amendments to their test registrations after the deadline. I understand the deadline for exam registration will be in the 3rd week of October of the exam year, and there are no exceptions.

I understand that dropping Career-related Programme status after I have applied or been accepted to any colleges requires that I report my change in status to those colleges.

If I meet course requirements, I would like to test in these subjects (CP students must take IB exams in at least 2 subjects): ______________________________________ __________________________________ ______________________________________ __________________________________ ______________________________________ __________________________________

Name of IB Candidate:______________________________________ ID #: _____________

Signature of IB Candidate:___________________________________ Date:_____________



Signature of Parent/Guardian:_________________________________ Date: _____________


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