JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
for the Week of 11/06/2023, posted 11/03/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Parents and Guardians,
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Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Genise Cooper
English/Language Arts Department Chair
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To all of our school and community members who have served our country, thank you for your service! We honor and appreciate your sacrifice!
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Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Deborah Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Below is a copy of the 2023-24 First Semester Exam Schedule. Exams will be administered December 14th-19th. Please note there are no early release days.
Thursday, December 14th and Friday, December 15th (if needed)
7th Period Exam
Friday, December 15th
1st period class: 7:30-8:20
1st period exam: 8:25-10:15
2nd period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
2nd period exam: 12:00-1:50
Monday, December 18th
3rd period class: 7:30-8:20
3rd period exam: 8:25-10:15
4th period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
4th period exam: 12:00-1:50
Tuesday, December 19th
5th period class: 7:30-8:20
5th period exam: 8:25-10:15
6th period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
6th period exam: 12:00-1:50
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2023-2024
SAT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
December 2, 2023
November 2, 2023
March 9, 2024
February 23, 2024
May 4, 2024
April 19, 2024
June 1, 2024
May 16, 2024
ACT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
December 9, 2023
November 3, 2023
February 10, 2024
January 5, 2024
April 13, 2024
March 8, 2024
June 8, 2024
May 3, 2024
July 13, 2024
June 7, 2024
***Highlighted tests are held at Rickards***
Deborah G. Barnes, Ph.D.
Greatness awaits!
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Department Chair
Please see the attached flyer from our Leon County Schools, Rickards High School Career Advisor, Mrs. Ingram. Students are able to schedule an appointment with her to discuss their individual needs.
Please see the attached list of scholarships! Contact Mrs. V. Williams at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you have questions.
Leon County Schools’ Talented And Gifted District Advisory Council Meeting – Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 5:30 – 7:00 – Wesson Media Center, 2813 S. Meridian Street
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Q1 Report cards are available to view on the FOCUS Parent Portal.
[image004.jpg@01DA071F]Please follow these steps in order to view your student’s report card:
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Select the tab that says “Reports” in the box.
3. There will be an option that says “Report Card”.
4. Please be sure you select the report dated 10/25.
Dr. J. Williams
IB Coordinator
International Baccalaureate Program
To All IB Parents and Guardians:
We just completed our first nine weeks and look forward to a successful rest of the school year. We appreciate your cooperation and participation in your child’s education as we strive to continue and build upon the achievements of our IB Program.
Our entire IB Administrative Team offices are still in the main administration building. Here are our phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach us:
Dr. Joe Williams, IB Coordinator (850-414-5036) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. 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]>
May 2022 IB Exam Session Highlights: Our 2022-2023 IB seniors and juniors did well this past year in their overall IB Exam results. 40 out of 66 (61%) of our IB Diploma Candidates (Class of 2023 IB Diploma Program Seniors) earned an IB Diploma. Our overall IB Exam pass rate (4 or higher out of a possible 7) for all 124 students who took IB Exams was even better, at 71%. The average points earned by those passing the diploma was 30 out of a possible 45 points (24 is the minimum passing score), and the average grade obtained by candidates who passed the diploma was 4.69 points out of a possible 7. The highest point total earned was 39.
2023 IB Diplomas and Transcripts are in: The 2023 IB Diplomas and IB Transcripts have arrived from Cardiff, Wales, UK. 2023 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.
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Mrs. J. Goodman
Testing Coordinator
[cid:image014.png@01DA0E63.0E760E20]2023 Winter Testing Schedule
Date
Assessment
December 5
Florida Civic Literacy Exam
This test is for students enrolled in US and AP Government.
December 6
Group A
FAST ELA Reading Retakes
This test is for Juniors and Seniors needing to meet the Reading requirement for graduation.
December 7
Group B
FAST ELA Reading Retakes
This test is for Juniors and Seniors needing to meet the Reading requirement for graduation.
December 11
Group A
BEST Algebra1 EOC Retakes
This test is a graduation requirement
December 12
Group B
Best Algebra1 EOC
This test is a graduation requirement.
Please note dates are subject to change.
PSAT Test Scores will be released on November 6 and November 16
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* The district will upload scores to FOCUS as soon as possible
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Ms. K. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
Saturday School Coordinator
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The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Fall 2023. The survey allows James S. Rickards High School and our district’s Title I Office to understand the aspects of the parent/family and school relationship. The information gathered will be used to guide continual improvement within our Title I schools to better serve our students and their families.
You may complete the survey by paper, which was sent home on Monday, October 9, 2023 or by using the links below:
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2023- 2024 Title I
FAST/BEST/AP/IB Academic Camp
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:30 a.m.– 7:55 a.m.
Session 1 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Session 2 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Students may attend two different sessions a day.
Nov. 4
English (9th/10th)
Algebra I/ Geometry
Nov. 18
US History
Biology
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Mr. Hankerson
Senior Sponsor
SENIOR TRIP INFORMATION!!
The $175 NON-REFUNDABLE Grad Bash Deposits are due November 15th to
Coach Hankerson. For all details, please contact Coach Hankerson at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Grad Bash Option A $475 April 18-19th includes:
Transportation (Astro Travel & Tours)
Hotel (Embassy Suites)
Universal Volcano Bay
St. Johns River Boat Cruise to includes a Full Course Meal
Florida Mall
Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios
*THERE IS A 100 PERSON MINUMUM NEEDED TO ENSURE THIS TRIP
SHOULD THE 100 PERSON MINIMUM NOT BE MET, THE TRIP WILL DEFAULT TO THE DAY TRIP. THE DETAILS FOR THE DAY TRIP ARE BELOW:
Grad Bash Option B $250 April 19th includes:
Transportation (Astro Travel & Tours)
Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios
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Dr. L. Ross
Reading Coach
Mrs. A. Mitchell
Math Coach
COACHES’ CORNER BOOTCAMP
UPCOMING BOOTCAMP: November 4th 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Media Center
Bootcamp Objectives:
* Graduation Requirement Preparation
* FSA/BEST Algebra 1 EOC
* ELA FSA/FAST
***BREAKFAST AND SNACKS PROVIDED***
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair
Science Olympiad will be competing in our very own Rickards Science Olympiad Invitational on Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m.
NHS has a virtual meeting November 6th at 3:30 via Teams.
Over the past few months, we have spotlighted all of the science teachers and have decided for the month of November to do Knowledge November. Here are some interesting Science tidbits of knowledge:
1. Largest organism on the planet- Armillaria solidipes- Honey Fungus- it spans 5.5km in the Pacific Northwest and is roughly 2000 years, possibly 8650 years old and covers 2384 acres.
2. Largest plant- Sequoiadendron giganteum- Giant Sequoia- 70-80m tall
3. Largest animal- Balaenoptera musculus- Blue Whale- over 30m in length and weighs up to 200 tons
Science labs this week:
* Ms. Dobb's Anatomy and Physiology classes will be beginning their Skeletal Shirts where they take shirts and make all the skeletal system and wear all day.
* Ms. Figueroa's Chemistry classes are playing with fire again and doing Flame Tests.
* Dr. Hall's AP Biology classes will be playing with yeast and working on Cell Respiration Labs.
* Mr. Shevchenko's Biology will be counting genetic traits.
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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE PARENT WORKSHOP
Please see the attached letter for details regarding a workshop focused on assisting parents in acquiring basic computer skills, learning about safe internet usage and learning employability skills.
Questions? Email Mrs. Cooper at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call the school, 850-414-5500, ext. 5005.
Mr. Earl Hankerson
Athletic Director
Raiders Athletics Week of November 6, 2023
Monday, November 6, 2023
Bowling Club Interest Meeting, 11:15am (Students) Room 19-202
Lady Raiders Soccer Parent Meeting, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Cafeteria
Raiders Soccer Parent Meeting, 6:30-7:00 p.m., Cafeteria
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Lady Raiders Weightlifting vs. Taylor County, 2:45 p.m.
Lady Raiders Soccer @ JPII, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Lady Raiders Soccer @ Gadsden County, 5:00 p.m.
Raiders Soccer @ Gadsden County, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
No Events
Friday, November 10, 2023
No Events
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Raiders Cross Country Regional Meet @ Palm Coast, FL
***If you would like to donate to Raiders Athletics, please contact Earl Hankerson, Athletic Director at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
***PARKING FOR ATHLETICS EVENTS***
Raiders Athletics Parking Availability
We appreciate your support of Raiders Athletics! In order to improve the Fan Experience on Campus. Listed below is our parking availability. Enjoy the event. GO RAIDERS!!!
Athletic Complex Parking
65 spaces, Jim Lee Rd. Entrance (Spaces 52-63 & 78-88 will remain unoccupied for Emergency Vehicles access. Spaces 64-77 are ADA ONLY)
Student Parking - 88 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance
Faculty Parking - 65 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance
Bus Ramp Parking - 40 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance
Charter Bus Parking - 2 spaces between the Art Building and 24 Building, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance
Front Office to the Auditorium Parking - 44 spaces, Jim Lee Rd. Entrance
***No parking is allowed alongside of Jim Lee Rd.***
***No parking is allowed alongside of Paul Russell Rd.***
***Student Pickup and Dropoff for events will be
at Oak Tree Circle, Jim Lee Rd Entrance
or
Faculty Blacktop Parking, Paul Russell Rd Entrance***
(Parents and Students please coordinate)
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Encourage your students to be the best part of Raiders Athletics.
ONE NATION...RAIDER NATION!!!
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***AVID/IB Monthly FOCUS – Strategies for Academic Growth***
AVID Stragegy – Writing to Learn - This strategy helps students think deeply about a text by activating background knowledge about a text, recording thinking while reading a text, and extending thinking about what was read.
IB LEARNER PROFILE FOCUS – INQUIRERS nurture curiosity, develop skills for inquiry and research. They know how to learn independently and with others. They learn with enthusiasm and sustain a love of learning throughout life.
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