We had a great turn out for our 8th Grade Parent Night on Dec 5, 2013. Our total attendance for the night was 230. Our special speakers wowed us with tons of information about Bright Futures Scholarships, Magnet Schools, Career Academies, IB, AICE, Early College and Dual Enrollment programs!
Here are the presentations you missed if you didn't make it:
* A welcome call by Ms. Smith
* Review of promotion to 9th grade, credits needed for promotion, state requirements
* EOC info by Mr. Seymore including new requirements for Algebra, Geometry, and Civics
* Accelerated Programs by Ms. Hardeman: IB, AICE, AP, Dual Enrollment, and Early College
* Wolfson High School and Wolfson IB Program
* Mandarin High School presented their ROTC, Band, Medical Academy, and AVID programs
* Sandalwood Early College Program
* Information on the high school progression plan, different types of high school diplomas, credits, and more!
* Frank H. Peterson Academy of Technology by Mr. Gregg - He also brought a flight simulator and brochures of the many tech programs offered at Peterson.
* Tutoring opportunities, summer leadership conferences, college matrix info from the SUS and more!
We had student and parent visitors from other schools, too!
If you missed out, you can still receive a packet of the handouts. See Mrs. Wilhelm in the Counseling Office!
December 7, 2013
No Bullying Tolerated at Our School
Check out this from Duval County Public Schools. We do not tolerate bullying at our school. If you feel bullied, threatened or harassed by someone, remember there is always someone to talk to. You can feel safe talking to your school counselor, dean of students, an administrator, or any teacher or staff person. You can tell your parents or a trusted friend. You can call the bully hotline. The main thing is to tell someone and keep telling until it stops.
Florida Statute 1006.147, “The Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act," prohibits bullying and harassment of any student or employee of a public K-12 educational institution.
Bullying means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. It is further defined as unwanted, purposeful, and repeated written, verbal, nonverbal, electronic, or physical behavior, by a student or adult, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation; and is often characterized by an imbalance of power.
Harassment is any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed against a student or school employee that places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school.
Bullying and harassment can be direct (face to face) or indirect (behind somebody's back). It usually occurs in areas with the least structure and adult supervision such as on the playground, school bus, in bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, and at bus stops. Cyberbullying is bullying done through the use of digital technologies, including, but not limited to, e-mail, blogs, social websites, chat rooms, instant and text messaging, and cell phone technologies.
It is important to be able to identify examples of bullying and harassment. Florida’s statewide anti-bullying campaign has a website illustrating multiple examples of bullying and giving ideas as to what to do to prevent it. Visit the website at www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov for more information.
In accordance with the state statute, the Duval County School Board has developed an anti-bullying policy to address bullying in the district. Bullying should be reported to the designated school administrator, who will conduct an investigation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, reports of bullying will be deemed substantiated or unsubstantiated. Students found to be in violation for a bullying offense against The Code of Student Conduct will be given consequences aligned with the Code of Student Conduct. Individuals involved maybe referred for appropriate services, if applicable.
DCPS takes all reported acts of bullying seriously. To report an act of bullying, one of the following forms should be completed and returned to the designated school administrator or bully box at the school. Please click on one of the links below to download a form. An act of bullying or harassment may be reported to the Bullying Hotline: 904-390-CALL (2255). Each report of bullying or harassment will be investigated by the designated administrator at the school.
Click here for a list of available bullying resources at schools in the district.
For more information, contact:
Brenda Lane, LMHC, MAC
District ZIP Counselor
Bullying Prevention Specialist
Safe & Healthy Schools
904-390-2131
November 17, 2013
September 2, 2013
Welcome Class of 2014 (Class of 2018)
Welcome to Mandarin Middle School!
This year we will have a lot of things to talk about to get ready for high school.
I will be making a visit to your classroom soon to introduce myself to you.
Right now, I am the only counselor for over 1300+ students.
Our new counselor will be here soon...hopefully very soon!
For our first visit, I want to talk to you about Bright Futures and the importance of doing well in your Algebra class if you are scheduled for this. Some of you are also taking Spanish I. These are high school course and they will count for your high school GPA even though you are in middle school. It is very important to do well and keep your grades up!
If you ever have any questions or concerns or want to talk, stop by the guidance office.
We are looking forward to a great year! After all, this is your last year in middle school, we will make some great memories here and then High School: Here We Come!
This year we will have a lot of things to talk about to get ready for high school.
I will be making a visit to your classroom soon to introduce myself to you.
Right now, I am the only counselor for over 1300+ students.
Our new counselor will be here soon...hopefully very soon!
For our first visit, I want to talk to you about Bright Futures and the importance of doing well in your Algebra class if you are scheduled for this. Some of you are also taking Spanish I. These are high school course and they will count for your high school GPA even though you are in middle school. It is very important to do well and keep your grades up!
If you ever have any questions or concerns or want to talk, stop by the guidance office.
We are looking forward to a great year! After all, this is your last year in middle school, we will make some great memories here and then High School: Here We Come!
June 7, 2013
Summer Camps and Reading Lists
Be sure to check out the district’s summer programs, summer camps, and summer reading lists. See you back for the first day of school on Monday, August 19th!
June 6, 2013
Summer School
Summer School Registration
Mandarin Middle School or Mandarin High School
June 12 and 13, 2013
First Come, First Served
There are limited seats!
If you need Algebra for Summer School, you must go to Mandarin High School.
Free Algebra resources if you failed the EOC
If you failed the Algebra EOC, here is some news:
If you are not participating in the summer Algebra 1 program, you may consider FLVS resources on-line. Use these free resources so you can be ready for the EOC!
http://www.flvs.net/myFLVS/study-tools/EOC/Pages/algebra.aspx
June 4, 2013
Mandarin Middle School
#259 Mandarin Middle
5100 Hood Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
Office: (904) 292-0555 Fax: (904) 260-5415
School Hours: 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Principal: Debbie Smith
PTA President:
SAC Chair: Paul Numbers
Mascot: Hawks
School Colors: Blue, Gray and Black
Cluster Chief: Addison Davis, 924-3450, Middle School Cluster
School Board Member: The Honorable Jason Fischer, 390-2372, District 7
Transportation Department Number: (904) 858-6200
Website: http://mandarin.duvalschools.org/
Instructional Research and Accountability for School Data
5100 Hood Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
Office: (904) 292-0555 Fax: (904) 260-5415
School Hours: 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Principal: Debbie Smith
PTA President:
SAC Chair: Paul Numbers
Mascot: Hawks
School Colors: Blue, Gray and Black
Cluster Chief: Addison Davis, 924-3450, Middle School Cluster
School Board Member: The Honorable Jason Fischer, 390-2372, District 7
Transportation Department Number: (904) 858-6200
Website: http://mandarin.duvalschools.org/
Instructional Research and Accountability for School Data
Mandarin High School Information
#260 Mandarin High
4831 Greenland Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258
Office: (904) 260-3911 Fax: (904) 260-5439
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Principal: Donna Richardson
PTA President: Doug Stovall
SAC Chair: Cathy Rozansky
Good News Ambassador: Natalie Gonzalez
Mascot: Mustangs
School Colors: Orange and Green
Cluster Chief: Tony Bellamy, 924-3722, High School Cluster
School Board Member: The Honorable Jason Fischer, 390-2372, District 7
Transportation Department Number: (904) 858-6200
Website: http://mhs.duvalschools.org/
Instructional Research and Accountability for School Data
4831 Greenland Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258
Office: (904) 260-3911 Fax: (904) 260-5439
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Principal: Donna Richardson
PTA President: Doug Stovall
SAC Chair: Cathy Rozansky
Good News Ambassador: Natalie Gonzalez
Mascot: Mustangs
School Colors: Orange and Green
Cluster Chief: Tony Bellamy, 924-3722, High School Cluster
School Board Member: The Honorable Jason Fischer, 390-2372, District 7
Transportation Department Number: (904) 858-6200
Website: http://mhs.duvalschools.org/
Instructional Research and Accountability for School Data
June 3, 2013
SAT Question of the Day
You can subscribe to the SAT Question of the Day. This is a FREE resource by College Board. College Board is the company that writes the SAT. Here is the link:
Everyday they will send a new SAT question to your e-mail. Answer the question and you will know if you got the answer right or wrong. If you got a wrong answer, they will provide steps to the correct answer!
Retaking the EOC
Retaking the EOC:
Test | Testing Window |
US History | July 22-August 2 |
Biology | July 23-August 2 |
Algebra I | July 25-August 2 |
Geometry | July 25-August 2 |
All testing needs to be done by August 2
If student is enrolled in a summer school program for any of these courses the student will take the EOC at the summer school site. All other students will be tested at their 2012-2013 school.
If you need to retake the EOC, find out the date and time and the exact location of where you need to be!
June 2, 2013
Community Service
Many 8th graders ask, "Can I start my community service hours this summer?"
The answer is YES!
Community Service that will count for high school will only be counted after you have an 8th grade report card that says PROMOTED. This is also true for Bright Futures.
To get started and to make sure you have selected a place where your community service hours will count, check with the guidance office of your high school. Let them know where you plan to do your service and sometimes approval is needed. They will also have a log available that they might like for you to use. It is always best to check before you start. Some of their guidelines may be on the high school web site, including the forms they would like you to use. You can always call the School Counseling Office of your high school.
Do something AWESOME this summer!
Acronyms for High School
Here are some acronyms that will be important to know while you are in high school:
ACT - American College Testing, but they go by ACT now
AICE -Advanced International Certificate of Education
AP - advanced placement
DCPS - Duval County Public Schools
EOC - End of Course
FLDOE - Florida Department of Education
FLVS - Florida Virtual School
GPA - Grade Point Average
GSV - Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) Scholar Award
HOPE - Health Opportunies through Physical Education
IB - International Baccalaureate
PSAT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
There are many more, but this will give you a good start!
ACT - American College Testing, but they go by ACT now
AICE -Advanced International Certificate of Education
AP - advanced placement
DCPS - Duval County Public Schools
EOC - End of Course
FLDOE - Florida Department of Education
FLVS - Florida Virtual School
GPA - Grade Point Average
GSV - Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) Scholar Award
HOPE - Health Opportunies through Physical Education
IB - International Baccalaureate
PSAT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
There are many more, but this will give you a good start!
May 21, 2013
CHOICES
CHOICES is a website by the Florida Department of Education to help students with a wide variety of self-assessments, career interests inventories, value inventories, careers, colleges, and so much more. You can explore at CHOICES by going to www.CHOICES.org. You can save interesting things you discover by saving them in your on-line portfolio. Create your own profile and get busy!
Welcome
Welcome to Mrs. Wilhelm's Blog!
Here you will be introduced to new information to help you get ready for high school!
High School will be one of the most important journey's of your life!
We will explore together so we can experience a smooth transition into high school.
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