JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL LISTSERV
Week of 4/18/2022 posted 4/15/2022
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Mr. Douglas Cook Principal |
Dear Parents and Guardians, Our Annual Title 1 Testing Information Workshop will be held on
April 20, 2022, at 6:30pm, in the Cafeteria. During this workshop, we will provide information on FSA, EOC, AP and IB exams.
We look forward to seeing you. Light refreshments will be served
Parents/Guardians and Community Members, Please join me in congratulating our LCS Volunteer of the Year, Ms. Sallie Smith
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Greetings, The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Spring 2022. The survey allows our school and our district’s Title I Office to understand the aspects of the parent/family and school relationship.
The information gathered will be used to guide continual improvement within our school to better serve you and our students. The survey administration period is Monday, April 11, 2022
through Friday, May 20, 2022. The Parent and Family Engagement Survey is available online and by paper in
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Swahili,
and Arabic. Parents/guardians are able to select their language preference by clicking on the appropriate link or QR code. Paper surveys may be used for parents/guardians who are unable to access a computer or device with internet connection. Please let us know if you need a hard copy of the syrvey. Leon County Schools Spring 2022 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey English:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr22_eng
Spanish:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr22_spa
Creole:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr22_ht
Swahili: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr22_swa
Arabic:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr22_ar
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Dr. Deborah Barnes Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Attendance |
Attention Parents and Guardians, The 2022-2023 Student Course Request forms are now available in FOCUS. Students have access to the 2022-2023 Course Request Forms. The deadline to complete and submit their
2022-2023 Course Request form is April 22, 2022. Students who do not complete and submit their course form on or before the deadline, courses will be selected by their assigned counselor. All 2022-2023 Course Request Forms must be submitted digitally, online
via FOCUS. Please visit our school website for more information on completing and submitting course request forms. If you have any questions about the 2022-2023 Course Request Form, please
email [log in to unmask].
Interim Reports will be uploaded in Parent and Student FOCUS on April 20th, after 2:00 p.m. Quarter 4 ends on May 25, 2022. The FOCUS upload date for report cards will be announced later due to the EOC. Upcoming Parent Workshops: ·
Testing Information Night: April 20, 2022
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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 Testing Information Workshop: We hope to see you at the Rickards Testing Information Workshop on
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Rickards Cafeteria. Our Administration, Testing Coordinator, and IB Administrative Team will be there to explain FSA, EOC, AP and IB exams. 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). Please 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 |
Parents & Guardians, There will be NO Title I Saturday School on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Saturday School will resume on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 8:00 am. Thank you, Seniors, As we get closer to graduation, please ensure that:
You will not be allowed to participate in ANY senior activities (graduation, picnic, graduation practice, brunch, etc.) if you have not met the Florida High School graduation requirements. Attention Attention: It’s tryout season! The Royal Jewels Color Guard of the Rickards High School Band is looking for talented young ladies to join the squad! Don’t know how to spin a flag? Come learn! An interest meeting will be held on
Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30pm in the RHS Band Room. Conditioning begins on April 25th, and tryout day will be May 7th.
Interested in joining the Golden Dolls Dance Team? Here is your chance. It's not too late to come out to our spring conditionings to show off your skills. Meet us in the auditorium at 2 pm to dance your heart out. See Mrs. G. Cooper in room 23-101 for more
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Thank you, Genise P. Cooper James S. Rickards High School AVID Department Chair, AVID 2 Teacher Golden Dolls Dance Team Coach Cell: (305) 710-6572 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: 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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*SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon County, Florida Personnel are public records available
to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual student records are deemed confidential.