JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thanks to our parents, teachers, and future scholars who attended our Annual Title 1 IB Open House last Tuesday. As you learned, James S. Rickards High School has a rigorous IB Curriculum and Program, designed to ensure our students are prepared to succeed in college. Parents, the faculty and staff were outstanding in presenting you the many reasons why your scholars should choose James S. Rickards High School as their choice to learn for the next four years. I enjoyed engaging with our future Raider scholars and families.
Expect great things from the Raiders!
Sincerely,
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Deborah Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Reports Cards for the second nine weeks are now available for view in FOCUS.
Please follow these steps in order to view your student's report card:
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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 1/17.
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SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2023-2024
SAT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
March 9, 2024
February 23, 2024
May 4, 2024
April 19, 2024
June 1, 2024
May 16, 2024
ACT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
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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Dr. J. Williams
IB Coordinator
International Baccalaureate Program
To All IB Parents and Guardians:
Here are the phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach our IB Administrative Team:
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]>
Thank you to everyone who came to our IB Open House January 16th!
Shadowing for 8th grade students interested in joining our IB Program next year is underway. Parents of 8th grade students who want their child to spend a day shadowing a 9th-grade Rickards IB student need to complete the attached IB Shadowing Form and contact Mrs. Williams, our IB Academic Dean, at 850-414-5597 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to schedule a shadowing appointment. Shadowing appointments must be scheduled in advance with Mrs. Williams.
Current Draft of AP and IB Exam Chart Attached: Please see the attached most current draft of the combined AP and IB Exam Schedule. Approved resolutions of IB Exam conflicts for individual students are highlighted on this chart. If your IB student has a schedule conflict between any IB and AP Exams - or between any AP Exams and an EOC, FAST, or other mandatory statewide assessment - please notify both Mrs. Melissa Cooper and Dr. Williams by email as soon as possible so we can schedule your student for a Late AP Exam. Late AP Exams are only offered with permission from Mrs. Melissa Cooper, our AP Coordinator.
IB Exam Registrations Completed: All IB Seniors and IB Juniors have been registered for their May 2024 Exams. Dr. Williams is in the process of distributing to the students their exam registration confirmations and information they need to log in to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcandidates.ibo.org&c=E,1,JbL1Abix4Mo5mg9NQij_AmxPIiLsG44HuqUI0_IS9VslWUo552XWFX4LCySv86cQrWAgBxVBGDMXktSe9w1Ds6cakjqondlUalMbXTqHmQ9lkOxaztMwlcCNrQ,,&typo=1 - both to submit any IB external assessments due for them this year and to see their IB Exam results when they are released to students on July 6th, 2024.
IB and AP Exams to be held at TCC again in May 2024: We have received confirmation from Tallahassee Community College that they will again host our IB and AP Exams this spring, and we are grateful for their support and partnership as they continue to encourage and facilitate student success at James S. Rickards High School.
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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Ms. J. Goodman
Testing Coordinator
Please see the attached DRAFT Spring Testing Schedule.
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Ms. J. Well
SAC Chair
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Mrs. A. Madden
Red Cross Club Sponsor
Donate Blood and Help Save Lives! We have a blood drive coming up at our school on January 29th from 9 AM - 2 PM, hosted by the Red Cross Club. This drive will only be open to students aged 16 and up. 16-years-olds will be required to fill out a parental consent form, which can be found as a PDF below, or they can also be picked up from the main office or Mrs. Madden's classroom (23-112). Students aged 17 and 18 will need an ID before donating blood and do not need to fill out any forms. Students below the age of 16 are not eligible to donate. Students can leave class with their teacher's permission to go to the auditorium, where the drive will be held. Donors will receive incentives, including t-shirts and snacks!
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Mr. Earl Hankerson
Senior Sponsors
Grad Bash Update
FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2024!!!!!
Feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to confirm your balance
The 4th and final installment for senior fees are due on January 31, 2024. If you have questions or concerns please contact Ms. Satchell at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
21st Century Coordinator
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21st Century
Our 21st Century is currently taking applications. Please contact Ms. Satchell, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Mr. Gilmore, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for an application.
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Coach Hankerson
Athletic Director
Raiders Athletics
Remaining events for this week:
Friday, January 19, 2024
Lady Raiders Soccer vs. Franklin County, 5:00pm
Raiders Basketball @ Godby, 6:00pm JV / 7:30pm Varsity
Raiders Soccer vs. Franklin County, 7:00pm (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Raiders Cheer @ Callahan, Warrior Cheer Competition
Lady Raiders Basketball vs. Columbia, 3:00pm (WOMEN of POWER GAME)
Raiders Basketball vs. Milton, 6:00pm (Varsity Only)
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***Congratulations to our Lady Raiders Weightlifting and Raiders and Lady Raiders Soccer Teams for outstanding performances this week!!!***
Raiders Athletics Week of January 22 - January 27, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
NO EVENTS
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Lady Raiders Flag Football Parent Meeting, 6:00pm, Weight Room
Lady Raiders Basketball @ Chiles, JV 5:30pm/Varsity 7:00pm
Raiders Basketball @ Florida High, JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:30pm
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Lady Raiders Weightlifting District Meet @ Arnold High School, Panama City, 8:00am
Lady Raiders Soccer Districts, TBD
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Lady Raiders Basketball vs. Godby, 6:00pm JV / 7:30pm Varsity (Cancer Awareness & Senior Night)
Raiders Soccer Districts, TBD
Friday, January 26, 2024
Raiders Basketball @ Lincoln, 6:00pm JV / 7:30pm Varsity
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Raiders Cheer @ Chiles Cheer Competition
Lady Raiders Basketball & Raiders Basketball Alumni Night
Lady Raiders JV vs. FAMU DRS, 3:00pm
Raiders JV vs. FAMU DRS, 4:30pm
Lady Raiders Varsity vs. FAMU DRS, 6:00pm
Raiders Varsity vs. FAMU DRS, 7:30pm
***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]>.
Encourage your students to be the best part of Raiders Athletics.
ONE NATION...RAIDER NATION!!!
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IMPORTANT DATES
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 22-26, 2024
SAC Meeting
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
LCS Mobile STEM LAB
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Interim (Progress) Reports
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Presidents Day Districtwide Holiday
Monday, February 19, 2024
Black History Month Program
Thursday, February 29, 2024
End of the Third Nine Weeks
Friday, March 8, 2024
SPRING BREAK
March 11-15, 2024
Teacher Planning Day
Monday, March 18, 2024
***AVID/IB Monthly FOCUS - Strategies for Academic Growth***
AVID Strategy - Collaboration - Students who collaborate create a safe and supportive physical and philosophical environment, are able to clearly communicate verbally and nonverbally, and listen effectively to decipher meaning.
IB LEARNER PROFILE FOCUS - THINKERS - Thinkers use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. Thinkers exercise initiative in make reasoned, ethical decision.
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