JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
for the Week of 12/3/2023, posted 12/1/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare to close out the semester, please encourage your scholars to aim to finish strong. While the holiday season is a busy time, please encourage students to get appropriate rest and balanced meals so that they can perform at their best.
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Sincerely,
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Deborah Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Interim Reports for the Second Quarter are now available for view in Parents and Students FOCUS. If you have a concern, please reach out to your child's teacher via email<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fdomain%2f5308&c=E,1,gLOMbZYt7UYhMSTBBqZ5N_9TviHRxOMkTs-ztRUcUNYx-5mTlo4zjAEvzHZtN4MxjGsNFS90791Ln1ENU720XfUmqL_F8KhilxEijWf1eypFhPMF&typo=1>. If you have further concerns, please contact the Guidance Secretary, Ms. Nathan 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]>.
Below is 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
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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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:
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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]>
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,AlSqpC2dNVi4iHEb2KPm3AzuT46qnXVIpj44LFpBOG3uelsZ3EQRa73jRlPnWaFxMOfLOOvkHDBkThmrnUd-3z2GZpVDE_saHNGx3F4y6cCf5g,,&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. This paperwork will be distributed to students by the end of next week.
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. Dr. Williams is still awaiting confirmation from the IB Assessment Office of his rescheduling request to resolve internal conflicts for our students within the official IB Exam schedule, and once that confirmation is received, we will post the combined IB and AP Exam schedule for parents on this listserv and distribute it to teachers and students via email and in their classrooms.
IB Coordinator Meetings and IB Teacher Workshops next week: Dr. Williams and Mrs. Melissa Cooper will be attending statewide IB Coordinator meetings in St. Pete, Florida, early next week, and Mrs. G. Cooper and Mr. O'Malley will be attending IB Workshops in St. Pete during the second half of the week in their IB subject areas (English Literature and Theory of Knowledge, respectively). If you need assistance with any IB-related inquiries early next week, please reach out to Mrs. Williams using the contact information listed above.
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:image008.png@01DA2458.5E09E640]2023 Winter Testing Schedule
Please note dates are subject to change.
Students should bring their LCS- issued Chromebook fully charged and bring their charger.
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.
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Ms. K. Satchell
Saturday Academic Camp Coordinator
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Mrs. Madden
SGA Sponsor
Mrs. Dobbs
NHS Sponsor
SGA and NHS Christmas Toy Drive
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Bring a new, unwrapped toy to either Ms. Dobbs, room 19-202 or Mrs. Madden, room 23-112. Students can earn up to five hours of community service by showing a receipt for their donated toy. Donation deadline - Thursday, December 7th.
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Ms. K. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
The Math for Cooking
Application of math skills is important to academic success! Students who apply math skills are better prepared to master higher math concepts. The Math of Cooking is a workshop provided to Title I parents and families to emphasize the importance of real-world math and engagement in activities that create family time! This session will address essential math and life skills. We hope that you will enjoy holiday music, cooking with math, and engaging with our host Lanetra Bennett, WCTV News Anchor and Celebrity Chef - Chef Leon Brunson!
The event will be held at Amos P. Godby High School, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6 PM.
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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP
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This workshop is focused on assisting students and parents in acquiring basic computer skills, learning about safe internet usage and learning employability skills.
Can't join us in person but want to attend, consider joining us virtually! The remaining sessions will include a virtual option.
To sign up, use this link: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fforms.office.com%2fr%2fJ62wXUKxhi&c=E,1,Iat41HDtfjux8zqsO2rKOhUjeMavms4ohZr4GxUWKX7TFWYnNC8la6-j9g2vAUThmH1iqzl60oYxriZNjDu2PPXXmP3W0BTejEx1HUti3KeTBhfCPDwTe5ZA&typo=1
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 December 4 -December 9, 2023
Monday, December 4, 2023
Middle School Baseball, 1 Seed vs. 4 seed (TBD), 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Lady Raiders Weightlifting vs. Wakulla, 2:45pm
Lady Raiders Soccer vs. Leon, 5:00pm
Lady Raiders Basketball @ Florida High, JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:30pm
Raiders Basketball vs. Lincoln, JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:30pm
Raiders Soccer @ Franklin, 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Lady Raiders JV Soccer vs. Wakulla, 5:00pm
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Lady Raiders Soccer vs. Gadsden, 5:00pm
Raiders Soccer vs. Gadsden, 7:00pm
Middle School Baseball Division 1A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (TBD), 6:30pm
Friday, December 8, 2023
Lady Raiders Basketball vs. PK Yonge (Teacher Appreciation/Clubs & Organizations Day), 3:00pm
Raiders Soccer vs. Community Christian, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Raiders Cheer @ Aggie Cheer Classic, Pensacola
Lady Raiders Basketball @ Columbia, 3:00pm
***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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***AVID/IB Monthly FOCUS - Strategies for Academic Growth***
AVID Strategy - Inquiry - Uncovering one's understanding * Critical thinking and questioning * Exploring a variety of ways to solve problems * Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion to inspire innovation
IB LEARNER PROFILE FOCUS - KNOWLEDGEABLE- We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
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The Key Club is sponsoring a non-perishable food drive for Second Harvest from December 4-14. We can accept any non-expired, non-perishable food items. Please drop items off in the front office and they will be given to Ms. Fields the Key Club Sponsor. Thank you for helping families in our community.
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