JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
for the Week of 11/13/2023, posted 11/09/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
To our School and Community Veterans,
Thank you for your bravery, protecting and defending our beautiful country, The United States of America. Because of your sacrifices, hard work, devotion and protection, we have what we have and continue to stand tall. Thank you for your service.
A special Salute to our Raider Nation Veterans:
Phillip Blake
Madinah Combs
Dana Fields
Jerome Kerrison
Hugo Mayorga
Robert Proctor
Charles Reddick
Major Rollins
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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,
Important Dates:
* Interim Reports will be uploaded to Parents and Students FOCUS on Wednesday, November 15, 2023
* The last day for Quarter 2 is Tuesday, December 19, 2023
* Quarter 2 Report Cards will be uploaded to Parents and Students FOCUS on Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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
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.
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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:image011.png@01DA1318.A32D2A80]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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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. 18
US History
Biology
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Mr. Hankerson
Senior Sponsor
SENIOR TRIP INFORMATION!!
GRAD BASH SENIOR TRIP DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING!!!! 88 SLOTS NEEDED FOR THE OVERNIGHT TRIP!!!
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 include 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 (details 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: December 2nd - 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
Knowledge November- This week’s interesting facts come from the Chemistry classes and their flame tests last week. What chemicals make the different firework colors:
Red- Lithium or Strontium compounds
Orange- Calcium compounds
Yellow- Sodium compounds
Green- Barium and Chloride compounds
Blue- Copper Compounds
Purple- Strontium and Copper compounds
Silver- Aluminum, Titanium or Magnesium
Gold- Iron, charcoal or lampblack
White- Magnesium or Aluminum Barium Oxide
Mrs. Dobb's Forensics classes will be looking at hair fibers under the microscope and doing a lab on Locards Exchange Principle
Dr. Hall's class will be drawing on the desk and practicing Mitosis and Meiosis.
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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP
Please see the attached flyer for details regarding a workshop focused on assisting students and parents in acquiring basic computer skills, learning about safe internet usage and learning employability skills.
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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
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders Weightlifting Team for defeating Taylor County and the Lady Raiders Soccer Team for defeating Gadsden County this week!!
Congratulations to the Raider Swim Team for their 6th place finish at the State Competition!
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Raiders Athletics Week of November 13, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023
Raiders Basketball @ Marianna, 5:30pm
Middle School Baseball, Fairview vs. Montford, 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Lady Raiders Soccer @ Jefferson, 5:00pm
Raiders Soccer @ Jefferson, 7:00pm
Lady Raiders Basketball Pre-Season Classic
Munroe vs. Chiles, 6:00pm
Godby vs. Rickards, 7:30pm
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Lady Raiders Basketball Pre-Season Classic
Chiles vs. Rickards, 6:00pm
Godby vs. Munroe, 7:30pm
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Lady Raiders Weightlifting vs. Chiles, 2:45pm
Raiders Soccer @ Leon, JV 5:00pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Friday, November 17, 2023
No Events
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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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