Ronald W. Reagan Doral High School
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| Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School |
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| Established | August, 2006 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Douglas P. Rodriguez |
| Students | 818 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Location | Doral, Florida USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Forest Green, and Gold |
| Mascot | Bison |
| School hours | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Website | Ronald W Reagan/Doral High School Homepage |
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School is a secondary school located at 8600 NW 107 Avenue, in Doral, Florida; its principal is Douglas P. Rodriguez.
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[edit] History
The school's construction ceremonially broke ground on February 1, 2005 and was built as a relief school for overcrowded Miami Springs High School, which used to the serve the area. The school was also opened to relieve a distance problem, as high school students would have to commute seven to nine miles to reach Miami Springs High School; the school was named after Ronald Reagan, a former United States president. The campus is located on 20 acres and contains approximately 250,000 square feet of classroom, office, and computer lab space. Outdoor facilities include football, softball, baseball and soccer fields, as well as basketball, racquetball, and tennis courts. The facilities also include an 800-seat auditorium, a 700 seat cafeteria, a state-of-the-art Media Center, and an indoor gymnasium. The school opened its doors to students on August 14, 2006.
As of the 2006-2007 school year, 11th and 12th graders located within the boundaries of the school will not attend Reagan/Doral High School even after it opens; the school will only serve current 9th and 10th grade students and as time passes all four grades will eventually be added to the high school. Current 11th and 12th graders will continue to attend Miami Springs High School in the meantime. Reagan/Doral's first graduating class is expected the be the class of 2009.
[edit] Cambridge Academy and Magnet Program
Reagan/Doral is an academy-based school. At the present there are three academies: the Cambridge Academy, Information and Communications Technology Academy (ICT), and the Classical Arts Academy. Ninth grade students are enrolled in a leadership course where they will define their career interests and then select one of three academies. They will choose their elective classes from that academy for the remaining three years. The Cambridge curriculum is taught in over 150 countries worldwide. Cambridge courses are demanding pre-university courses that emphasize higher order thinking skills, oral skills, problem solving, teamwork and investigative skills. Students who take and pass the Cambridge exams may be awarded university credit at various schools throughout the United States. The courses taken in a Cambridge Academy are also recognized internationally. Alongside the Cambridge Academy courses, the school will also host a Classical Arts magnet program open to all students in the county, similar to other magnet programs held at several high schools in the district.
[edit] School uniform
Reagan/Doral will have school uniforms when the school opens in 2006 [1]. The parent survey overwhelmingly accepted uniforms (93% in favor, 7% opposed). Students will be required to wear a navy blue or green polo shirt and khaki colored pants. The shirt must have a collar. Shorts, capri pants, or skirts are not permitted. All shirts must be monogrammed with the school seal.
