JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL LISTSERV
Week of 9/12/2022 posted
9/09/2022
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Mr. Douglas Cook Principal |
Parents and Guardians,
On Monday, September 19th please make plans to attend our Annual Title 1 Public Hearing Meeting to review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) for the 2022-2023 academic year. The review of the SIP will begin at 5:30 P.M. in the
Media Center, followed by our Annual Open House. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautifully renovated and upgraded campus! The schedule for Open House is below:
6:15-6:20 P.M. First Bell Rings/Open House Video – in First Period 6:20-6:30 P.M. First Period Begins (10 Minutes) 6:35-6:45 P.M. Second Period Begins (10 Minutes) 6:50-7:00 P.M. Third Period Begins (10 Minutes) 7:05-7:15 P.M. Fourth Period Begins (10 Minutes) 7:20-7:30 P.M. Fifth Period Begins (10 Minutes) 7:35-7:45 P.M. Sixth Period Begins (10 Minutes) 7:50-8:00 P.M. Seventh Period Begins (10 Minutes) Sincerely, Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Dr. Deborah Barnes Assistant Principal for Curriculum
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ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS, Interim Progress Reports will be available for view in FOCUS on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. In addition to the progress reports, please be sure to check your child’s FOCUS account periodically to ensure they are completing assignments.
If you have a concern, please be sure to contact the child’s teacher for the particular subject(s). We are here to serve you and to help your child(ren) succeed!
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2022-2023 2022-23 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
2022-23 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Dr. Deborah G. Barnes Greatness awaits! |
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Mr. Chris Cowart Assistant Principal for Facilities and Attendance |
Please make sure your students attend school daily. Their success is heavily dependent on their presence at school. If your student must be absent, please send a note to Mrs. V. Washington, the attendance secretary at
[log in to unmask] or the student can drop the note off to her in the front office.
Absences are excused by LCS District for the following reasons:
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Mr. Sam Striplin Assistant Principal for Discipline Mr. Andrew Thomas Dean of Students |
Greetings, The school’s dress code is designed to facilitate an environment where the school pursues its purpose of providing students an education based on academic excellence while limiting distractions and keeping the focus on learning. Please
review the attached dress code with your student. |
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Ms. Terraca Jones Guidance Chair |
How to get an ACT and SAT Waiver Step 1: Create your account at:
ACT
www.actstudent.org/start
Click Register SAT
www.sat.org/register
Click Sign up Step 2:
Send a screenshot of your account to your counselor. A-E [log in to unmask] F-L [log in to unmask] M-R [log in to unmask] S-Z
[log in to unmask] Step 3: Once you have the waiver code from your counselor, log back in to your account and select the test date and location. This is when you are actually registering
for the test. When you get to the payment page, put in your waiver number. Step 4: Complete the registration by uploading your picture and printing your ticket. Make sure you know where and when you test and what you have to bring!
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]) Sign up for Mentor Training at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949ABAE2FA3FE3-mentor Testing Announcements FSA ELA Writing Retakes September 13
FSA ELA Reading Retakes September 14 and 15
Algebra 1 Retakes
September 27 and 28
Bring your Chromebook fully charged for FSA and EOC Testing! Please click here to see the
Fall Testing Schedule. Please review the attached Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Progress Monitoring Letter.
Tuesday, October 25th
Is PSAT Day at: James S. Rickards
The PSAT/NMSQT (or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a preliminary version of the SAT. Not only does the PSAT help prepare
students to take the SAT or ACT, a great score on the PSAT can also open the door to National Merit Scholarships and other awards. The PSAT will be administered to all 10th-grade students free of charge. 9th, 11th grade, and non-Rickards
students wanting to take the PSAT may register to take the exam. The cost of the exam is $18.00. Registration and payment for the exam can be completed through our e-funds system-https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56392. 10th
grade students are automatically registered for this test.
Registration is September
1 thru September 30. Study packets for sophomores will be distributed in their English class. Study packets for other students may be picked up in the main office. Students are to bring # 2 pencils and an approved calculator (listed in practice book).
Mrs. J. Goodman |
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Dr. Joe Williams, Coordinator International Baccalaureate Program |
To All IB Parents and Guardians: Two-thirds of or IB Administrative Team is brand new this year, but our offices are still in the main administration building. We welcome Mrs. Melissa Cooper and Mrs. Victoria Williams to our IB Administrative
Team! Both are experienced Rickards educators, and we are excited about the valuable experience and skills they bring to our IB Program.
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] Mrs. Melissa Cooper, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005)
[log in to unmask] Mrs. Victoria Williams, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597)
[log in to unmask] IB Junior CAS Assembly:
Our CAS Assembly for IB Juniors will take place on Monday, September 12, 2022, in the Rickards Auditorium, during 4th, 5th, and 6th periods. Students will learn all about their IB CAS requirements,
including how to use ManageBac to document and reflect on their CAS experiences. May 2022 IB Exam Session Highlights:
Our 2021-2022 IB seniors and juniors did very well this past year in their overall IB Exam results. 38 out of 56 (68%) of our IB Diploma Candidates (Class of 2022 IB Diploma Program Seniors) earned an IB Diploma.
Our overall IB Exam pass rate (4 or higher out of a possible 7) for all 135 students who took IB Exams was even better, at 78%. Additionally, one of our Class of 2022 IB Graduates scored 44 out of a possible 45 points on his IB Exams – the highest individual
point total for a Rickards IB graduate! 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.
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Dr. P. Hall Science Department Chair |
This week in Dr. Hall's general AP biology classes students are learning about macromolecules. Students created a graphic comparing the four major macromolecules and were able to use it on a quiz. All AP students should have made their
College Board accounts by the end of the week. In IB biology and 6th period AP students are learning about characteristics of life and cells. We will be doing a microscope lab at the beginning of next week. |
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Ms. M. Eckerle Social Studies Department Chair |
Social Studies is doing some really cool hands-on learning in our classes! In Dr. Thompson’s class, students are comparing some of today’s video games to the fighting that took place during the civil war. They are also using virtual reality
to have a real life experience in the trenches so they are able to reflect on soldiers experiences. These activities have really engaged the students in the social studies material! Our AP US History courses have already begun writing and practicing document
based questions (DBQs) and our economics classes are learning about demand and elasticity.
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RHS News |
Senior Class Information
Diploma Name Form If your cohort is 2019-2020, please complete the senior diploma name form, attached to this Listerv, and email to Ms. Satchell ([log in to unmask])
by Friday, September 30, 2022. Please do not submit a hard copy – electronic copies only. This is a fillable form. SENIOR TRIP ALERT 🚨 Greetings. The Senior Trip for Grad Bash has been set for April 21-23, 2023. We look forward to a great time. More information will be shared later, but here are
the important points to consider right away. Cost $400 Trip includes: Astro Bus Travel, Embassy Suites Hotel, Universal Volcano Bay, Andrettis Entertainment Center, Grad Bash, Breakfast (2 days), Lunch (1 day), Dinner
(1 day) Payments can be made via E-Funds (the link is below) or to Coach Hankerson (Cash or Money Order ONLY) now through November 15th. The $150 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
will cover your seat on the bus. There are only 100 seats. Once those are filled, we will begin a waiting list. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Hankerson at
[log in to unmask] or Building 18-106. E-FUNDS
(The link is now working!) ********************************************************** 21st Century After School Program
The registration form is attached.
********************************************** Food Pantry
************************************************** Please contact Ms. M. Davis if you are interested in volunteering! LUNCH N’ LEARN (Click here to register)
******************************************************************* AVID Fee Parents, Monday, September 12th will be the final day to submit the $20 AVID Fee. The AVID Fee covers one local college tour, transportation, T-Shirt, and lunch. Please submit payment via E-Funds, Cash, or Money Order payable to Rickards High School.
Thanks. |
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Dates to Remember
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Interim Reports – Wednesday, September 14 (uploaded to FOCUS) ANNUAL TITLE 1 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING MEETING Monday, September 19, 2022 – 5:30 PM – MEDIA CENTER
FALL HOLIDAY – MONDAY,
September 26, 2022 – NO SCHOOL |
*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.