JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
Week of 12/12/2022 posted 12/09/2022
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 MLK Dreamers and Doers Recipients
Makayla Caldwell and David Johnson
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These students have demonstrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Six Principles of Nonviolent Social Change: (1) They are active in advocating for nonviolent strategies when conflicts occur (2) They have built friendships and constantly seek guidance from school leaders and teachers. (3) They are advocates in avoiding bad situations and making good decisions. (4) They are flexible young leaders who have been receptive to change. Change is inevitable as individuals grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. (5) They are quick to resist conflicts; and (6) They have been identified by their teachers as young leaders who are determined to succeed in life.
Below is a copy of our First Semester Exam Schedule. Please print this copy to use as a quick reference. Students who are exempt have been notified by their teachers.
Wednesday, December 14
Thursday, December 15
Friday, December 16
6th period class: 7:30-8:20
6th period exam: 8:25-10:15
5th period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
5th period exam: 12:00-1:50
4th period class: 7:30-8:20
4th period exam: 8:25-10:15
3rd period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
3rd period exam: 12:00-1:50
2nd period class: 7:30-8:20
2nd period exam: 8:25-10:15
1st period class: 10:20-11:15
Lunch: 11:15-11:55
1st period exam: 12:00-1:50
Sincerely,
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Dr. Deborah Barnes
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Interim Reports for the second nine weeks are now available for view in FOCUS. 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%7Cc1dee76731f2492cbb9508dad4a37f59%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638056096400939843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qosuq043Q5v%2BVknzDS0jlKZ765bxAqDmrDIOjO5Tbx8%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
December 10, 2022
November 4, 2022
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,
Students are not permitted to have food delivered to the campus! This policy is in place to help keep our campus SAFE! Your child's safety is a TOP priority. Students should bring a lunch from home or take advantage of breakfast and lunch offered in our cafeteria at no charge for ALL students.
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Mr. Sam Striplin
Assistant Principal for Discipline
Mr. Andrew Thomas
Dean of Students
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Although the weather is cooler in the mornings, please remember that pajama pants and/or blankets are not permitted. Please contact our School Social Worker, Mrs. Madinah Combs at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you need assistance with clothing that is school-appropriate for cooler weather.
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Chair
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%7Cc1dee76731f2492cbb9508dad4a37f59%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638056096400939843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pAzwUFdME%2Fu%2Fwykde74QchbJe9QLG9xIvjxVpksbbx4%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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Volunteer at Rickards!<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvolunteers.leonschools.net%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc1dee76731f2492cbb9508dad4a37f59%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C638056096400939843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mxzPOTX0OlCYiY%2BuI3qyJ43ZZ44B7yOxYI4ztmejoAQ%3D&reserved=0>
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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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:
Dr. Joe Williams, IB Coordinator (850-414-5036) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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]>
IB Open House: If you are the parent or guardian of an 8th grade student, or if you have friends who are parents or guardians of an 8th grade student, please save the date on your calendar for our IB Open House, which will take place in the Rickards Cafeteria from 6 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023. This is our biggest recruiting event for our IB Program each year, and we welcome all 8th grade students and their families to come to our campus to learn more about our IB Program, meet our IB Teachers and Administrators, and discover the many wonderful opportunities available to our students.
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 most recent draft of our 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!
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
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Ms. Eckerle
Social Studies Department Chair
Theory of Knowledge students are finishing up their first full drafts of their essays and their Internal Assessments. AP Government classes have taken their state literacy exam and they are finishing up their last unit of AP Government. They will take the AP exam in May of 2023. Second year IB Psychology students have been working on their Internal Assessments while the first year IB Psychology students have been reviewing for their cumulative midterm exam next week. All social studies students will be taking their midterm exams next week during their assigned exam time.
Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair
Science- Students are preparing for their midterms and benchmark assessments. All Science Classes have Midterms!
RHS News
Congratulations to the Lady Raider Weightlifting Team for defeating the Leon Lions 59 to 26!
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Dates to Remember
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