Message from Dr. Michelle Gayle, Proud Principal of JSRHS
Happy New Year, Raiders! I sincerely hope that your Winter Holidays were
relaxing and full of family activities. We are excited about starting our
second semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Our scholars came back ready
to learn and take advantage of every instructional moment that lies ahead.
Our teachers greeted our scholars with engaging instructional experiences
that will serve to take them to the next level.
Please remind your scholars that it is very important for them to attend
school on time every day. This simple rule of thumb directly relates
success in the “real world” after high school. As I counsel with our
scholars, some of them report that they are struggling with the content of
a particular class. Please be reminded that most of our teachers are more
than willing to work with scholars before school and after school to
ensure their success. We also have tutors who work within our 21st Century
Learning Program to assist our scholars. We are committed to the overall
success of every learner at James S. Rickards High School. As always,
please do not hesitate to call upon me if I can assist you with any
matter. Have a positive day and keep expecting GREAT things from the
RAIDERS!
REPORT CARDS GO HOME WITH EVERY RAIDER ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009!
Reading Awareness Week Workshop at James S. Rickards High School
Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM for an exciting
workshop/game show!
That’s right – Reading Jeopardy will take place at James S. Rickards High
School in the Media Center. Come out and join in on the fun and celebrate
literacy with the Raiders! There will be food, fun and prizes!
James S. Rickards High School Track and Field Information
You are invited to join Coach William Gilmore and Coach Nathan Graham for
preseason voluntary conditioning drills on Monday, January 12, 2009. This
voluntary activity will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 PM. Please see
Ms. Mendoza for athletic eligibility clearance which includes a completed
physical, proof of insurance, and HIPPA forms. Questions? Contact Mr.
Edwards, Athletic Director.
Student Athletic Trainers
Students who wish to support our James S. Rickards High School athletic
teams by becoming a student athletic trainer, there is a information
meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. We will meet in the Athletic
Training Room-portable 9903 closest to the track at 3:30. Please see Ms.
Mendoza for more information in room 615 during school or in the Training
Room afterschool.
Important Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Reminders:
Our seniors may apply for Bright Futures and Florida financial aid
programs at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
Seniors may submit completed community service hour forms for the Bright
Futures
Scholarship to Mrs. Williams in our Guidance Office. Please make sure to
keep a copy for your records.
• To earn BF after first semester; the student must have earned the
required GPA after
completion of 1st semester, the required test scores by January 2009 and
submitted
documentation of community service hours by January 16, 2009.
• To earn BF after second semester; the student must have earned the
required GPA
after completion of 2nd semester, the required test scores by June 2009
and submitted
documentation of community service hours by graduation.
ONCE STUDENTS APPLY: Records will be submitted for official review in
Feb.2009 and again in the summer. The only students who will be announced
as Bright Future recipients during Senior Awards Ceremony will be those
students who have qualified after 1st semester.
• Academic Scholars Award - Pays 100% of tuition and allowable fees at a
Florida public institution
* Requirements: 3.5 weighted* GPA (15 required academic credits), 1270 SAT
or 28 ACT and 75 hours of community service.
• Florida Medallion Scholars Award - Pays 75% of tuition and allowable
fees at a Florida public institution (100% tuition and allowable fees at a
Florida Community College)
* Requirements: 3.0 weighted* GPA (15 required academic credits), 970 SAT
or 20 ACT
15 required academic credits include:
4 English
3 Math (minimum Alg. I, Geom. and Alg. II)
3 Science
• Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award - Pays 75% of tuition and
allowable fees
at a Florida public institution.
* Requirements: 3.5 GPA in a 3 credit vocational program, 3.0 weighted GPA
(15.5
credits for graduation) and a passing score on (SAT 440 verbal & math, ACT
reading
18, English 17, math 19 or CPT Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83 and Algebra
72).
Check out the BF website for the most up to date information:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm
Lady Raider Cancer Awareness Classic
Saturday, January 10, 2009! Games begin at 5:30 and 7:00 PM in the James
S. Rickards High School Gymnasium! Come out and support the Lady Raiders
as they take on the Lady Lions from Leon High School. Here’s an important
added bonus - Proceeds from this game will support cancer awareness and
research. Way to make a positive impact on our world, Lady Raiders!
Best & Brightest Scholarship Information
Information concerning the Best and Brightest Scholarship program is
available in our Guidance Department or online at
www.bestandbrightest.org . The deadline to submit an application for
nomination to Mrs. Harriet Williams (in our Guidance Department) is on
January 29, 2009. Good luck, Raiders!
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