JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
Week of 2/6/2023 posted 2/3/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Class rankings have been posted to transcripts. Students will be able to view their class ranking by requesting a printed copy of their academic history from their guidance counselor.
Congratulations to the Swingin' Raider Jazz Band under the direction of Band Director Mr. Emmerson Young, III on a wonderful performance at the FSU Alumni Gala!
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Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Dr. Deborah Barnes
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Interim Progress Reports will be uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, February 8,2023 after 2:00 PM. If you have a concern, please reach out to your child's teacher via email<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leonschools.net%2Fdomain%2F5308&data=05%7C01%7C%7C005339697540463f92b908db00a294be%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638104472619700013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0sYXVpjxwr5wrXo9XQ7R05kVrEY4eP%2Fg3O79iDX8Bg8%3D&reserved=0>. If you have further concerns, please contact the Guidance Secretary, Mrs. Fishburn to schedule a parent/teacher conference by calling 850-414-5500<tel:850-414-5500> or send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2022-2023
2022-23 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines 2022-23 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Test Date
Registration Deadline
March 11, 2023
February 10, 2023
May 6, 2023
April 7, 2023
June 3, 2023
May 4, 2023
Test Date
Registration Deadline
February 11, 2023
January 6, 2023
April 15, 2023
March 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
May 5, 2023
July 15, 2022
June 16, 2023
***Highlighted tests are held at Rickards***
Dr. Deborah G. Barnes
Greatness awaits!
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Mr. Chris Cowart
Assistant Principal for Facilities and Attendance
Parents and Guardians,
With the upcoming Valentine's Day observance, please be advised that in order to protect our instructional time and minimize distractions during the school day,
Rickards High School will not accept deliveries
of flowers, candy, balloons, stuffed animals, etc. for students at school.
Thank you for understanding!
Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day!
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Mr. Sam Striplin
Assistant Principal for Discipline
Mr. Andrew Thomas
Dean of Students
Students and Parents:
Please take time to review the Tardy Policy.
* Students are allowed 4 tardies per 9-week grading period.
* Administrative referral written on the 5th tardy.
* Students will receive a full day OFI on the 5th tardy and an additional day for each additional tardy
* Tardies will be documented via FOCUS (attendance and referral)
* The policy applies to 2nd - 7th periods only. (1st period tardy or Kiosk sign in does not count towards tardy count)
Please admonish your student to be on time for each class! If you have any questions or concerns regarding student affairs, please contact Dean Thomas or AP Striplin via phone or email. Thank you.
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Chair
Guidance Counselor Assignments
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Mrs. A. Bradley
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Ms. T. Jones
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Dr. K. King
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Ms. M. Davis
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If you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click here<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leonschools.net%2FPage%2F24278&data=05%7C01%7C%7C005339697540463f92b908db00a294be%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638104472619856245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DQzUEUpbBBR2NcW1%2BCRyTx771lN8ZY8e5xJLmU%2FiVIA%3D&reserved=0> to see the information on the Guidance Webpage.
Sign up to become a Mentor!
We are looking for mentors who can commit time to our students. Students desiring a mentor should sign up with Mrs. Bradley ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
Sign up for Mentor Training at this link:
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Please contact Ms. M. Davis if you are interested in volunteering! Thank you to our volunteers that have served our school thus far!
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Scholarships!
Please see the attached updated scholarship list!!
Mrs. V. Williams, IB Academic Dean
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Testing
Announcements
PERT Testing
The PERT used to qualify for Dual Enrollment, will be offered on the days listed below. Dual Enrollment requires a 3.0 minimum GPA and completion of Algebra 2 in order to take a math through Dual Enrollment. The PERT test is accepted by TCC and FAMU. It is not accepted by FSU for Dual Enrollment. Students must sign up by emailing Mrs. Goodman at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The deadline to sign up is the Friday before the scheduled date. Bring your Chromebook or personal computer fully charged.
Qualifying PERT Scores Testing Dates
Reading- 106 Thursday, January 12
Writing - 103 Thursday, February 16
Math - 114 Thursday, March 9
Thursday, April 13
Thursday, May 18
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Mrs. J. Goodman
Test Coordinator
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Youth Leadership Tallahassee (YLT) is now taking applications for the 2023 class.
This program occurs during the Junior year, so all current 10th graders are encouraged to apply.
YLT Class 20 applications are available now.
How to Apply: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.leadershiptallahassee.com%2fhow-to-apply%2fylt-class-20-application%2f&c=E,1,4Q7grcpVCCg5tp0FHrdQYTEALEO7l6iVbAcrG5PzJVhrvI5QqceNvybjKNv4GQic3OjK2yazVIeBukCl4hHxPNnDL2AD34UshLy4a03XOwKCUIptoQ,,&typo=1<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.leadershiptallahassee.com%252fhow-to-apply%252fylt-class-20-application%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2ChlOdL_IBtarHAKezbG0ujE913_V19H_qpuOsd5FZE_lZpmqj29-9tpviFKKjCsMgWadjDfPJCWI-afVMouj35g2EeSIunORwVtvMu3pmmNc%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C01%7C%7C005339697540463f92b908db00a294be%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638104472619856245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iJ3CvofOxfNKle%2FSG%2F2z%2Bu8oEJ4cjcbS%2FiJJ6Fd5n8o%3D&reserved=0>
Step 1) Complete the Online Application
Step 2) Turn in BOTH, the School Permission Form and the Parent Permission Form to Dr. King in Guidance.
Step 3) Have a letter of recommendation sent to Lili Hoffman via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or give to Dr. King in a sealed envelope.
Online Application: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fform.jotform.com%2f223533918898169&c=E,1,Sfpbj_9tJN6UBk8KKJ2dhNdoxwCUUTU709f_v9v1opE6cWwXFovkoJu4GK21o5FT0pER1fq3ggzPWlFFpmqDjU5OmTjQ_F4-e4M8weYuP5rmmvTx7yUfi0o,&typo=1<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fform.jotform.com%252f223533918898169%26c%3DE%2C1%2C2X3jV-FwGvH-tIPYAr3JusRDSGQXcGKYBY8Prgo1uoqTdwmbNHLlC5hVzc5baFFYi_RoLoy8xx0j0TCyl_sns5OVo4wnJUQNgLh7KTx5dtrCcPhFVq_r%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C01%7C%7C005339697540463f92b908db00a294be%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638104472619856245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8zIgVlbeKKP%2Fvjhij7ct3NulrPQQskaY%2BFEblKuYh0o%3D&reserved=0>
Permission Form: Linked in the application, must be turned into Dr. King.
Due Date: February 6, 2023.
This competitively selected, year-long program is an extension of the main Leadership Tallahassee program for adults, bringing together a diverse group of high school juniors from public & private schools in Tallahassee who have demonstrated leadership potential in formal & informal situations, and preparing them to become ethical leaders committed to active community involvement.
ALL applicants will get a professional interview experience.
If interested, please complete the online application and return the permission forms to Dr. King in Guidance as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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Dr. Joe Williams, Coordinator
International Baccalaureate Program
International Baccalaureate Program
To All IB Parents and Guardians:
Here are our phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach our IB Administrative Team:
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Mrs. E. Melissa Cooper, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. Victoria Williams, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
If you have an eighth grade student who is interested in shadowing a current Pre-IB student, please complete the attached form and submit it to Mrs. Williams our IB Academic Dean (contact information above) so that she can schedule a shadowing day for your student. Opportunity for shadowing will continue through March 1st.
2022 IB Diplomas and Transcripts are in: The 2022 IB Diplomas and IB Transcripts have arrived from Cardiff, Wales, UK. 2022 IB graduates or their parents can pick them up from Dr. Williams in the front office at Rickards. Please email or call ahead so Dr. Williams can leave your IB Diploma and/or IB Transcript at the front office for you, in case he is not available when you come to campus.
IB/AP Exam Schedule: Please see the attached IB/AP Exam Schedule for May 2023. TCC has once again graciously agreed to host our IB and AP Exams this spring, and we are grateful to them for their continuing support of our school and our students! If any IB students has an AP Exam scheduled at the same time as an IB exam, please let Mrs. E. M. Cooper know so that she can move the student to late AP Exam Testing Date. There are no late IB Exams. Those dates and times CANNOT be changed.
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance Contact
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Mrs. M. Barriner
Social Studies Department Chair
Our Honors American History students, along with their teacher, Dr. Thompson, have been busy helping our whole school celebrate Black History Month with the theme Black Imagination. The students are working on essays for an essay contest, helping the teachers decorate their door for a door decorating competition, hosting a natural hair showcase, competing in a poster decorating contest and a poetry contest! These activities are open to ALL RHS students!
In the classroom, Ms. Casanova's AP US History classes have just finished learning about the Great Depression. The students played a life simulation in which they tracked their finances as if they were living during this time period in order for them to better understand what life was like. Seniors in Theory of Knowledge are finishing their final TOK essays and preparing them for submission to IB. First year IB Psychology students are finishing up their experiments for their internal assessments and are beginning their papers.
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair
Anatomy and Physiology students are about to start their dissections! They will be dissection various organs and eventually a mink.
Biology I students have been working on muscle action potential lab. Students hooked up electrodes on two spots around their bicep muscle, and one under their elbow to measure how many volts are generated when contracting their muscle.
Chemistry I students are starting a precipitation lab.
Physical Science students are about to start their Motion Lab Activities using spark timers, carts, and making distance-time graphs.
IB Science Students- Group 4 PowerPoint is due via Canvas to all science teachers by Feb. 5th. The presentation is February 15th from 3-5pm in the Auditorium.
IB Biology Students- Your IA Draft is due Feb. 8th! It cannot be written well in one day.
IB SL Chemistry Students (Ms. Figueroa's Class)- Your in-school IA day is Wednesday, February 8th.
IB Environmental Systems and Societies Students- Your IA Draft is due Feb. 12th! It cannot be written well in one day.
The Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be on February 10th at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
Science Olympiad Regional Tournament- February 18th at Bucholz High School in Gainesville.
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Dr. Anthony Thompson, Black History Month Coordinator
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Please see/contact Dr. Thompson in room 23-211 or email him at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for more information!!
RHS News
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Dates to Remember
Congratulation to the Junior Classical League (JCL) on their regional competition. The team placed 5th in their division.
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Congratulations to the Mu Alpha Theta Team who placed 1st Overall at their Regional Competition!
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National Honor Society- The list of eligible 10th and 11th graders who are eligible to join NHS will be posted on the first floor of building 23 and 24, also on all 3 floors of the Science Building (19) by 2:45pm on Tuesday, February 7th. There will be a QR code on the flyer by each list of names for students to scan that will take them to the online application. The online application is due by 2:45pm on Friday February 17th. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Members who complete the application and are chosen to become NHS members will be announced on March 1st by posting names in the same building locations. Then potential members must attend the MANDATORY induction ceremony on April 12th at 5:30pm in the Auditorium. Any questions should be emailed to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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AVID
The end of the first semester has concluded and we have had great success. Students are being accepted to college and earning scholarships. Continue to look out for more great outcomes!
Senior Tips
-Begin narrowing down to your Top 3 schools
-Check your FAFSA for up to date information
-Check on due dates for school fee deposits (Housing/Meal Plan/Tuition, etc.)
-Discuss Housing options
-SAVE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!
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If any young ladies are interested in attending Girls Circle, please see Mrs. Combs, the school social worker in the JROTC building Room# 45-005 to pick up a consent form.
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[cid:image044.png@01D937DD.76838090]The LCS Calendar Committee is requesting input on the LCS Calendar for the next three school years. The calendar survey link will be open until Monday, February 6th at 5 p.m. Thank you in advance for completing the survey! Calendar Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCScalendar
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Ms. Johnitta Wells
SAC Chair
Upcoming SAC Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 (Virtual). To receive the meeting Zoom link, please send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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