JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL LISTSERV
Week of 4/11/2022 posted 4/08/2022
Mr. Douglas Cook Principal |
Dear Parents and Guardians, Our Annual Title 1 Curriculum Night Workshop will be held on
April 14, 2022, at 6pm, in the Cafeteria for all rising 9th – 12th student, (current 8th grade students are encourage to attend). During this workshop, we will provide information and answer any questions/concerns about
our Academic, Extracurricular, and Athletic Programs. Most importantly, we will provide guidance on how to select and complete the course request form in FOCUS for the 2022-2023 school year. Healthy snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you. |
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Dr. Deborah Barnes Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Attendance |
Attention Parents and Guardians, Quarter 3 Report Cards were uploaded to Parent and Student FOCUS. Students and parents are not able to view Quarter 3 final grades. Report Cards are available to view on the FOCUS. If you have any questions about your child's grades, please
contact your child's teacher. Parents and Guardians, if your student has been nominated by his/her teacher for the Raider’s IMAGE Award, you are cordially invited to attend our IMAGE Award Ceremony, April 14, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., RHS Media Center. If you have any questions,
please contact Mr. Varn, IB Dean The 2022-2023 Student Course Request forms completion and submission date has been changed. Students, parents, and guardians, will be notified when a new date has been confirmed. Students who did not complete and return their Course Request
Form, before or on due date, courses will be selected by their assigned counselor. If you have any questions about the 2022-2023 Course Request Form, please contact Mrs. Terraca Jones, Guidance Department Head, at 850-414-5500. Upcoming Parent Workshops: ·
Testing Information Night: April 20, 2022 ·
CAS Recognition/IB Induction: April 26, 2022 2021-2022 ACT/SAT Waivers Juniors and Seniors should see their guidance counselor to obtain ACT and/or SAT fee waivers. IB students should see Mr. Varn in the IB office to obtain ACT and/or SAT fee waivers SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2021-2022 2021-22 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
2021-22 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
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Mr. Chris Cowart Assistant Principal |
Effectively immediately: students who have a regular schedule (1st-6th or 7th) will not be allowed on campus from 3rd period on unless a parent signs them in; have a written note form parent explaining
why they are coming to school late or a note from a medical provider. |
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Dr. Joe Williams IB Coordinator |
International Baccalaureate Program To All IB Parents and Guardians: IB Administrative Team: Dr. Joe Williams, IB Coordinator (850-414-5036)
[log in to unmask] Dr. Aretha McNeil, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005)
[log in to unmask] Mr. Fred Varn, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597)
[log in to unmask] Rickards Curriculum Night: We hope to see you at the Rickards Curriculum Night on
Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 6 pm to 7 pm, in the Rickards Cafeteria. Our Administration, Guidance Counselors, and IB Administrative Team will be there to explain the course request process for students attending Rickards during the 2022-2023 school
year and to answer any curriculum questions students and parents have. Rising 9th grade students and their parents are welcome to attend, and we especially encourage rising 11th grade IB students and their parents to attend, as these
students will be selecting their Higher Level and Standard Level IB subjects to complete during their junior and senior years. IB CAS Recognition/Induction Night: We welcome all parents of IB seniors and juniors to come to the IB CAS Recognition/Induction Night on
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 6 pm to 7 pm, in the Rickards Auditorium, where we recognize our IB Seniors for completing their CAS requirements, recognize our IB juniors who are going to advance to candidacy as IB seniors for the 2022-2023 school year,
and recognize our Pre-IB sophomores who are going to enter the IB Diploma Program as IB juniors for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Dr. A. McNeil AP Coordinator |
Dear AP Student, You will be taking your AP Exam(s) in May. If you are scheduled to take an IB/EOC/FSA exam on the same date as the standard AP exam, you have been moved to the AP Late Testing date (see
MYAP to confirm test date). Attached is the exam schedule. Review it carefully. If you see any discrepancies, please contact me immediately. Please also note the testing site:
Tallahassee Community College (TCC), English Building You should bring the following items to the exam room:
You should not bring the following items to the exam room:
You are required to arrive at the testing site 30 minutes prior to your exam: 7:30 a.m. for the 8AM morning administration and 11:30 a.m. for the 12PM afternoon administration.
Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; therefore, please do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam. If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or
employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly. Get a good night’s rest before your exam and eat a nutritious breakfast. You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage to the testing site for your 10-minute break. However, food and drinks are prohibited in the exam room. It is advisable
to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level. You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and James S. Rickards High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score. Since this activity is occurring off-campus,
you will need to provide your own transportation to and from the testing site. However, transportation will be provided for on May 6 for the AP US History exam and May 11 for the AP Biology exam. Please email Dr. McNeil ([log in to unmask])
or your teacher if you need transportation on May 6 and/or May 11. Please note that you are not required to attend school on the day of your exam(s) unless you use school transportation on May 6 and May 11. An attendance roster will be published for the school
prior to and after an exam for attendance purposes. Be sure to review the 2021-22 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents online. If you have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. Good luck! |
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RHS News |
Dear Prospective SGA member/Parent(s)/Guardian(s), It is application time. Application for SGA opened March 22, 2022. Please stop by Mr. Sea’s class or look for flyer on Canvas. Dates to Remember: Application due – Friday, April 1, 2022 by 11: 59 pm Application Approval Notice – Wednesday, April 6, 2022 by 8:00 pm Campaign Meeting –Thursday, April 07, 2022 via MS Teams at 6pm or Room 24-101 Campaign – April 11, 2022 – April 26, 2022 Voting – Wednesday, April 27, 2022 NOTE: The administration reserves the right to nullify or revoke student eligibility for office if non-fulfillment of duties is an issue. Sincerely, Mr. Roosevelt Sea Dr. Deborah Barnes Mr. Roosevelt Sea Dr. Deborah Barnes SGA Advisor Assistant Principal of Curriculum Motto: Keep it Moving!!! (KIM) |
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Community Event |
Summer Youth Training Program Leon County Government is now accepting applications for the Summer Youth Training Program. The Summer Youth Training Program is a five-week program in which youth gain job experience by working with a Leon
County department. Including Community and Media Relations, Volunteer Services, Emergency Medical Services, Library Services and more. All positions are 20 hours per week and pay $10 per hour. Interested students should apply now at www.LeonCountyFL.gov/SummerYouth.
The application deadline is Monday, April 25 at 5 p.m. |
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School Advisory Council –
April 19, 2022 (ZOOM) |
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