Daily school hours
| First bell / school begins | 7:10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Dismissal | 2:05 p.m. |
| Schedule type | Seven-period day, with lunch split into three waves inside 5th period |
Students should arrive a few minutes before 7:10 a.m. so they are in class and ready when the day begins.
Period by period
| 1st Period | 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. (50 instructional minutes), then 8:00 - 8:05 transition |
|---|---|
| 2nd Period | 8:05 - 8:55 a.m. (50 instructional minutes), then 8:55 - 9:00 transition |
| 3rd Period | 9:00 - 9:53 a.m. (50 instructional minutes plus 3 minutes for announcements), then 9:53 - 9:58 transition |
| 4th Period | 9:58 - 10:48 a.m. (50 instructional minutes), then 10:48 - 10:53 transition |
| 5th Period | 10:53 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. total (50 instructional minutes, split around three 26-minute lunch waves). See the lunch schedule below. |
| 6th Period | 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. (50 instructional minutes), then 1:10 - 1:15 transition |
| 7th Period | 1:15 - 2:05 p.m. (50 instructional minutes) |
5th period lunch waves
5th period runs 10:53 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and is split into three 26-minute lunch waves by classroom location, with transition time between each wave:
| A lunch: 10:53 - 11:19 a.m. | Classrooms K, L, M, N, O, Q |
|---|---|
| B lunch: 11:21 - 11:47 a.m. | 2nd floor C, F, G, H, I, J |
| C lunch: 11:49 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | A, B, 1st floor C, D, E, Y, and the Gym |
Your student's lunch wave depends on where their 5th period class is held. Ask your student's teacher or check their schedule if you're not sure which letter applies.
Exact period and lunch times can change year to year. Mandarin posts the official, up-to-date bell schedule (including early-release and special schedules) on the school website. Always use the official page to confirm current times.
Good to know
- Early-release days follow a shortened schedule with an earlier dismissal. Check the School Year Calendar for dates.
- Lunch is built into 5th period, so your student's exact lunch time depends on where that class is held, not their grade level.
- Bus and car-rider timing is built around the 7:10 a.m. start and 2:05 p.m. dismissal.
Plan your year. Pair the bell schedule with the School Year Calendar for holidays, teacher planning days, and closures.
Source: Mandarin High School official 2026-2027 Bell Schedule, posted on campus. Confirm current-year times at the official link above, since schedules are set fresh each year.