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Good evening Falcon Nation
We hope you all had a great three-day weekend. Three weeks are in the books at PMHS. We enjoyed a great week last week at PMHS. Summative assessments began in a number of classes. We are also excited to announce that our final vacancies were filled on Friday, so we are fully staffed with teachers. This week there are a number of opportunities for our students including Club Rush and College and Career nights (see below for more information.)
As wee are entering the fourth week, it is important for students to focus academically. A big part of this is being attentive in class and on time to each class. PMHS has implemented a couple of initiatives regarding cell phones and tardies to assist students in recognizing the importance of attendance and focus in class. We are seeing our students take the challenge of #RISEON3! very seriously and we are confident that the 25th year of Pedro Menendez High School will be its best!
There are many details to review, so please take the time to review this communication in its entirety.
- Gates open into the school at 8:45am. Students are to remain downstairs until the bell to release them upstairs at 9:05 unless they have a pass to s teacher.
- For students who are driving: Parking tags must be clearly visible ON your rear view mirror. Furthermore, Spots that are painted are reserved for individuals who have purchased those spots. In addition, the lot closest to the gym if for seniors only.
- New for 2024- 2025, there are TV monitors in three stairwells and in the cafeteria. These will have timely updates for our students, including announcements, club information, and special events.
- Please remember, school starts at 9:20am and dismisses at 3:50pm. It is very important that students are on time and ready to learn. It is also important that students arrive to each class period on time to enhance their learning and to not disrupt the learning of others.
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Please be reminded that cell phone usage is prohibited during class time unless directed by the teacher for academic purposes. Furthermore, during passing time and lunches, students are only allowed one ear bud in for the safety of all students.
- Lastly, please remind your child that if they need any assistance, please reach out to an adult for help. We know that tomorrow is filled with many changes for our upper class and a completely new school for our freshmen. We are all there to help each and every student grow and prosper.
- Please see the athletics section for upcoming games and new SJCSD standards for event visitors.
#RISEON3
In the 24-25 school year, everything we do, every action we will take will be to help to elevate the experience of every student, parent, teacher and staff member. Our actions will focus on elevating both the climate and culture of PMHS. To RISE to EXCELLENCE!
#RISEON3 is our mantra for the coming year and it illustrates our focus for our students. We hope to elevate the mark in the follow areas for every student:
- Achievement (in every part of life)
- Attendance (being present and on time)
- Attitude (regardless of the situation, to exhibit an attitude of success and persistence)
This coming year these four tenets will serve as the foundation for Pedro Menendez High School.
- Communication
- Clarity of Standards/ Expectations
- Consistency
- Commitment
These foundational practices will help all of us as we start this school year. Furthermore, we have emphasized the importance of clear and consistent standards and expectations. As the wise Hall of Fame baseball coach, John Scolinos, once said, "don't widen the plate." For the 2024- 2025 school year, we will work to improve and excel in every area, attendance, academics, behavior, extracurricular and athletics. Our entire staff will be charged with doing ALL they can, in his/her role, to propel the education of every student at Pedro Menendez High School.
Visitors to campus MUST complete a School Access Form which can be found on the SJCSD website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/.
- This clearance is for entry on campus during school hours such as a morning meeting with teachers or counselors, volunteering, or other events.
Please make sure to subscribe to The Menendez Message at the link below.
RISE ON 3!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton
Principal
Pedro Menendez High School
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