AICE GEOGRAPHY
Mr. Hicken
Mandarin High School (Office Q-101)
E-Mail: HickenJ@duvalschools.org
Class website: http://HickenJ.weebly.com
COURSE TEXTBOOK:
 There will be no assigned textbook for this course. Rather, students will be given various handouts and packets to use
throughout the year. These will either be given in class, or available on my website.
OFFICIAL COURSE SYLLABUS: For information on specific content of the class, the end of the year AICE Geography
exam, and many specific course details, the official Cambridge AICE Geography syllabus can be downloaded on my website.
GRADING PROCEDURES: The grades are determined on a total point system. The points are as follows: Tests = 100 pts;
Quizzes 25 - 50 pts; Projects 50 – 100 pts; Assignments 5 – 50 pts.
GRADE SCALE: 90 – 100% A; 80 – 89% B; 70 – 79% C; 60 – 69% D; 0 – 59% F
EXTRA HELP AND SAFETY NET: Students are encouraged to come in outside of normal school hours for extra help if
needed. In addition, if a student does not do as well as he or she had hoped on a test, they may come in to retake it before or
after school (by appointment). The maximum grade possible on retakes is a 70% “C”. Students may not retake quizzes.
** To retake a test, all work for that unit must be turned in prior to retaking test. Retakes must be completed prior to the next
unit’s test. Students must arrange to come in before or after school to retake a test. Tests may be retaken multiple times if
necessary for a student to achieve a satisfactory mark (70%).
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Notebook (THREE RING BINDER- 1 inch suggested) with notebook paper
Writing Utensils (PENS AND/OR PENCILS)
CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES:
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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT – All students are expected to observe and follow all Duval County and Mandarin High
School Codes of Conduct.
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CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES – Cell phones/electronic devices are to be put away (out of sight) at all times. This
is a school wide expectation. Exceptions can be made for students wishing to use their devices to access the internet for
educational uses. (Texting and games do not constitute educational use!) Students wishing to use devices for educational
purposes MUST ask for permission BEFORE using! If cell phones become an issue for any student, parents will be contacted
and informed of the issue.
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RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS!!! (This includes the following)
- Raise your hand to be recognized.
- Always come prepared to class. Bring notebook and something to write with every day.
o Notebooks may be checked at random at any time – you should always have them unless otherwise specified.
- Sleeping or putting your head down is not permitted.
- No eating, drinking, or chewing gum (you may have water).
- No applying make-up or other grooming activities.
- Remove all hats, hoods, etc. before entering class
- Tardy: All students are expected to be in class and in their seats when the bell rings. (Stay in seat until bell rings.)
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CHEATING – Integrity is an important part of Mandarin High, and life in general. Students are not to turn in anyone else’s
work as their own. Cheating is not only copying answers during tests/quizzes but includes (not limited to) all of the following:
o Copying work from another student relating to another class, one student doing a certain set of problems and another
doing different problems then exchanging, telling students from a different period what is on tests/quizzes, etc. DO
YOUR OWN WORK!!!
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HALL PASSES – No hall passes will be given during either the first fifteen minutes or the last fifteen minutes of class (except
in emergencies). You should have plenty of time between classes to get done whatever needed. Try to not use hall pass when I
am giving directions for an assignment or explaining ideas/concepts to the class.
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ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP WORK – Attendance in class is extremely important. When you are absent, it is your
responsibility to check with me to obtain any assignments missed. Any missed assignments, quizzes, or tests need to be made
up at designated, times before or after school. It is encouraged that students makes arrangements with another student in the
class to contact when absent to receive any missed notes, assignments, etc. Students are allowed time equivalent to days absent
to complete any make-up assignments.
o * If a test or quiz was missed on day of absence, student should expect to take it the day of their return.
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ID BADGES – Students will be checked for I.D. badges as they enter the classroom. Please remember you must wear your I.D.
badges at all times.
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LATE WORK – Students may turn in late work for a “late” grade. Students lose TWO letter grades for work turned in by the
next class. Work turned in later than the following class lose 50%. Exceptions are possible on a case by case basis.
COMMUNICATION:
Success for the student in the classroom is dependent upon the student’s effort, the teacher’s dedication, and the
parent’s involvement. Parents are encouraged to contact me at any time with any concerns or questions. The best and by far
quickest method of contact is email – hickenj@duvalschools.org.
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR!!
PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE and RETURN THIS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MR. HICKEN
**Please initial to show you have been informed of grading procedures… Parents and students have constant
access to up to date grades via the internet and FOCUS. Although students will be made aware of grades
throughout the quarter and the year, it is up to the student and the parent/guardian to stay informed of
the progress/grade being earned in class. Any questions/concerns are always welcome via email at
hickenj@duvalschools.org
I HAVE READ THE AICE GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS AND UNDERSTAND ALL RULES AND PROCEDURES
CONTAINED WITHIN. I UNDERSTAND THE /SAFETY NET POLICY AND HOW TO RECEIVE EXTRA HELP
IF NECESSARY.
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