Volume 12
Number 3
April 2013
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Dear Falcon Community, ongratulations Mrs. Beth Morucci (Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Desiree Deflacon and Mrs. Sarah Page (Volunteer of the Year), Ms. Danielle Marhanka Mrs. Karla Wilson (Support Employee of the Year) and Mr. Cofield (Rookie Teacher of the Year). They characterize what is great about being a Pedro Menendez Falcon – hardworking, positive, innovative thinking, with no job being above or below them – they are a role model for us all! It is the time of year the student’s hard work will pay dividends on the “End of Course” Exams (EOC’s). All of our courses/classes have either a county-made or state-made EOC exam. Additionally, FCAT exams will occur during the month of April. Students must pass the Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology Exams in order to receive credit for the course – all of these courses are required for a high school diploma. How can I help prepare my student for the EOC exam? • Make sure they attend school each and every day – make being here the #1 priority. • You and your student, together, check the teacher’s website, edmodo link or email the teacher (once a week) to obtain pertinent assignment information. • Have your student stay after school for tutoring Monday or Wednesday afternoon with a specific assignment in which they need help. The information and strategies that your teachers are using in the classroom are highly effective in facilitating a passing score on the EOC exam. Students who are in class every day, study consistently in the evenings, and ask questions (especially when they hit points of confusion) will pass the exams the very first administration. Our goal is for every student to pass the EOC exam the very first time. Encourage your student to embrace the example set by our role models. Thank you for your continued support. Educationally yours, Dr. Clay Carmichael Principal 600 S.R. 206 West • St. Augustine, FL 32086 • Phone: 904-547-8660 • www.menendezhs.com
Pedro Menendez High School PMHS Administration Principal Dr. Clay Carmichael Executive Secretary Lea Price Assistant Principals Jill Lee Nigel Pillay Deans Holli Winter Keith Cromwell Attendance Office Scarlet Carter Registrar Bruce Allie Guidance Department Yanetta Arnold, A-G Meredith Masiak, H-O Heidi Deaton, P-Z Christine Danner, Academies Vicki Murphy, IB Coordinator Secretary to Guidance Pat Giuliani Front Desk Teresa Cleary Administrative Bookkeeper Melinda Ponce Media Specialist Kate Neff Athletic Director Terry Sapp Maintenance Coordinator Joedy Ashton Cafeteria Manager Tracey Pacetti Youth Resource Officer Anthony Coleman Transcripts Rae P. Shumaker School Nurse Nancy Seyler