MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 School Year Welcome! MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 School Year

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who Classroom Policies Special Projects Grading Parent Conferences Summary

Goals Teach students about the origins and structure of American Government Teach students to get their information from a variety of news sources so that they can make their own informed decisions. Teach students why it is important to register to vote and why it is important to get out and vote on election day. One vote does matter. Prepare students to become productive members of society regardless of their post-high school goals.

CONTACT INFO Matthew Goalen goalenm@duvalschools.org (904) 260-3911 extension 1082 Goalen.weebly.com Remind: Text @mrgoalen2 to 81010 (Get on it ASAP)

Classroom Policies Attendance and tardy policies School begins at 7:15am and ends at 2:00pm unless it is an early dismissal day. (12:45pm) Edgenuity and homework. Project completion. Current events. Behavior. Seniors should know my expectations on proper behavior. Referrals are written as a last resort. Phones, eating, drinks, etc.

Grading Grades will consist of student’s Edgenuity grade combined with grades received from my assignments and projects. Excessive unexcused tardies can have an affect on a student’s overall grade. As will work not made up within the specified time as outlined by school district policy. Grades are entered into focus daily. Projects may take longer to enter.

Parent Conferences I am available for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences must be arranged through the MHS guidance department.

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