WEEKLY
LISTSERV
Week of 2/13/2023 posted 2/10/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal |
Rickards High School Celebrates Black History Month Parents, Guardians, and Students in honor of Black History, our students are encouraged to participate in our daily Black History Trivia questions. Students who have the correct answers, names will be placed
in our daily drawing with a chance to win cash prizes. This is an opportunity where all students can learn the rich history of African Americans, come together as one, and have fun while they learn. Additionally, students with poetic talents are encouraged
to enter their original work by February 20, 2023. Cash prizes will be given to our winners.
Winners will have an opportunity to recite their poems at the Black History Program celebration on February 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., RHS Auditorium.
Class Rankings Class rankings are now available to view. Seniors are able to view their class rankings by contacting their assigned Guidance Counselor or the Assistant Principal of Curriculum. Official transcripts can be
requested through the Registrar’s Office. Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Dr. Deborah Barnes
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
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Parents and Guardians, we understand the challenges some of our students are experiencing in preparation for the upcoming standardized academic assessments as a result, to help our students to be better prepared,
we will continue to offer additional instructional resources and support outside of the regular school day to ensure the academic success of our students. Students in 9th through 11th grade will be taking one or a variety of the following
assessments: 9th Grade ELA Reading/Writing, 10th Grade ELA Reading/Writing, US History EOC, Biology EOC, Algebra 1 EOC, and Geometry EOC. Rickards is now offering students an opportunity to attend or 21st CCLC Afterschool
Program, Monday-Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m. In addition, Rickards is also offering 13 different EOC/ELA camps 2023, to students who need assistance with test taking preparation and strategies, good study habits strategies and attendance intervention. Students are
encouraged to attend our Saturday School from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. If you have any questions about Saturday School, please e-mail Dr. Deborah Barnes at
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Third Nine-Weeks Progress Reports Progress reports for the
third nine-weeks were uploaded to Parent and Students FOCUS Wednesday, February 9, 2023. Students who have concerns or questions about their grades are encouraged to communicate with their teachers.
Valentine Balloons, Candies, and Flowers We realize that Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 14th. However, balloons, candies, stuffed animals, gifts and/or floral deliveries
WILL NOT be accepted in observance of Valentine’s Day. Although we respect the appreciation and love you have for your child(ren), and our students have for each other; we cannot
accept deliveries due to the distractions it may cause to our regularly scheduled school day. We ask that you please abide by the school’s policy and
do not send or have any deliveries (Valentine’s cards, balloons, flowers, etc.) made to Rickards High. Deliveries that arrive at the school will be returned to the sender(s). Your prompt attention and cooperation are greatly appreciated!
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2022-2023
2022-23 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
2022-23 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
***Highlighted tests are held at Rickards*** Dr. Deborah G. Barnes
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Mr. Chris Cowart
Assistant Principal for Facilities and Attendance |
Please make sure your student(s) attends 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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Illness and/or medical care (Note from the parent or the doctor’s office)
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Death in the family
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Legal reasons
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Religious Holidays/Observances
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Pre-arranged absence(s) for educational purposes approved at least one week in advance of the absence. Documentation of the educational experience must be provided before the absence will be excused.
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Mr. Sam Striplin
Assistant Principal for Discipline
Mr. Andrew Thomas
Dean of Students |
Students and Parents:
Please take time to review the Tardy Policy.
Please admonish your student to be on time for each class! If you have any questions or concerns regarding student affairs, please contact Dean Thomas or AP Striplin via phone or email. Thank you. |
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Chair |
Rickards salutes our Counselors this week!
If you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click
here
to see the information on the Guidance Webpage. Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy (TFLA) - Summer Youth Employment TFLA hires about 100 local high school students finishing their Freshman – Senior year of high school who live in Tallahassee to work part time for 8 weeks (24 hours / week) this summer for the City, earning and learning in a variety of
areas. It is an opportunity to gain work experience at a job placement, visit college campuses, develop financial literacy, grow knowledge of how to impact our community, and expand leadership skills – all while earning a paycheck and gaining new professional
connections. It is also a great way to meet additional adults who can write strong recommendations for future jobs and/or scholarship/college entry.
Applications are open for both
TFLA Youth Leader (no experience required) and
TFLA Youth Ambassador (experience required, additional tasks and leadership) positions through the City of Tallahassee’s employment website:
Careers (talgov.com) All applicants and their parent/guardian must attend one of the scheduled TFLA Youth/Family Info Session to learn more about how TFLA will operate this summer, application and hiring steps, what documents are required for hiring, and to
meet staff. It’s a great place to ask questions for teens who are considering applying. Registration Link for ALL Sessions (Date, time, and location for each meeting viewable from link.):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8AB2AA0F5C52-youth1. Dr. Tara Huls Youth Development Coordinator – Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy City of Tallahassee - Housing and Community Resilience Department 850-891-7013 (o) 850-490-7558 (c) TFLA Website:
https://www.talgov.com/employment/tfla 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 Please contact Ms. M. Davis if you are interested in volunteering!
We are in need of 50 Volunteers for our upcoming Honor Roll Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, February 22! If you can assist PLEASE email Ms. Davis so that you can be registered as a volunteer. Thank you to our volunteers
that have served our school thus far!
Scholarships! Please see the attached updated scholarship list!! Mrs. V. Williams, IB Academic Dean Testing Announcements FSA ELA Writing Retakes February 21 Juniors and Seniors
FSA ELA Reading Retakes
February 22 and 23 Juniors and Seniors
Algebra1 Retakes February 27 and 28
School Day SAT March 1 All 11th Grade students will participate in this test Non-College Reportable ACT
March 7 This test is for Seniors needing to meet the Reading or/and Math requirement for graduation School Day SAT March 22 This test is for Seniors needing to meet the Reding or/and Math requirement for graduation Bring your Chromebook fully charged for FSA and EOC Testing! PERT Testing The PERT used to qualify for Dual Enrollment, will be offered on the days listed below. Dual Enrollment requires a 3.0 minimum GPA and completion of Algebra 2 in order to take a math through Dual Enrollment.
The PERT test is accepted by TCC and FAMU. It is not accepted by FSU for Dual Enrollment.
Students must sign up by emailing Mrs. Goodman at [log in to unmask] . The deadline to sign up is the Friday before
the scheduled date. Bring your Chromebook or personal computer fully charged. Qualifying PERT Scores Testing Dates
Reading- 106
Writing – 103 Thursday, February 16 Math – 114
Thursday, March 9 Thursday, April 13 Thursday, May 18 Mrs. J. Goodman Test Coordinator |
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Dr. Joe Williams, Coordinator
International Baccalaureate Program
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International Baccalaureate Program To All IB Parents and Guardians: Here are our phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach our IB Administrative Team:
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] Congratulations to IB Senior Sruthi Sentil for being named one of the 40 winners of the Award for Aspirations in Computing by the National Center for Women &Information Technology!
Over 3,300 young women in grades nine through twelve applied for this prestigious award, and Sruthi is one of only three women in the state of Florida chosen to be among the top forty winners. Sruthi was chosen based
on her computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education.
Congratulations to Pre-IB Sophomore Zy’Kerria Gee for being chosen to represent James Rickards High School and the State of Florida at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders June 21, 2023 8 to June 23,
2023, in Boston, Massachusetts! Zy’Kerria was chosen for this honor based on her outstanding grades, leadership potential, and desire to contribute to the field of medicine as a physician or medical scientist.
IB CAS Recognition Night: Parents of IB Seniors, IB Juniors, and Pre-IB Sophomores are invited to attend our annual Title 1 IB CAS Recognition Night on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 pm to 7 pm, in the Rickards
Auditorium. IB Seniors will be recognized for their completion of their CAS requirements; IB juniors will be inducted into IB Diploma Candidacy; and Pre-IB sophomores will be recognized for their transition from Pre-IB
to IB status. IB Senior Celebration:
All parents of 2023 IB Seniors who are interested in serving on the planning committee for the
2023 IB Senior Celebration, please contact Dr. Williams by email at
[log in to unmask] or by phone at 850-414-5036.
Dr. Williams would like to schedule a preliminary planning meeting soon to discuss how we can honor this year’s seniors so parents who participated in last year’s IB Senior Celebration Planning Committee can share their wisdom and the IB Senior Celebration
Parent Notebook can be passed along to this year’s committee. Also, if you are a
parent of an IB Junior, you are welcome to participate in this committee. Parents of IB Juniors have helped with senior celebrations in the past in order to plan more effectively their own student’s senior celebration the following year.
Please contact Dr. Williams soon so we can set up an initial planning meeting.
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.
IB/AP Exam Schedule:
Please see the attached most recent version of our IB/AP Exam Schedule for May 2023. TCC has once again graciously agreed to host our IB and AP Exams this spring, and we are grateful to them for their continuing support of
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
Saturday School |
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Mrs. M. Barriner (formerly Eckerle)
Social Studies Department Chair |
Our Honors American History students, along with their teacher, Dr. Thompson, have been busy helping our whole school celebrate Black History Month with the theme Black Imagination. The students are working on essays for an essay contest,
helping the teachers decorate their door for a door decorating competition, hosting a natural hair showcase, competing in a poster decorating contest and a poetry contest! These activities are open to ALL RHS students!
In the classroom, Ms. Casanova’s AP US History classes have just finished learning about the Great Depression. The students played a life simulation in which they tracked their finances as if they were living during this time period in
order for them to better understand what life was like. Seniors in Theory of Knowledge are finishing their final TOK essays and preparing them for submission to IB. First year IB Psychology students are finishing up their experiments for their internal assessments
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair |
Physics students are doing a lab investigating standing waves and how musical instruments work this coming week. Biology I students are doing a virtual STEM lab on Meiosis via Gizmo. IB Science Students- Group 4 presentation is February 15th from 3-5pm in the Auditorium, parents are welcome to attend. IB Environmental Systems and Societies Students- Your IA Draft is this SUNDAY, February 12th! It cannot be written well in one day. Science Olympiad Regional Tournament- February 18th at Bucholz High School in Gainesville. You have to report to the bus ramp at 4:15am.
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Mr. Perry L. West
Millicent Holifield Academy of Health Science Coordinator |
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Dr. Anthony Thompson, Black History Month Coordinator
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Please see/contact Dr. Thompson in room 23-211 or email him at
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RHS News
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Congratulations to the Raider Tennis Team for wins this week over Lincoln and Community Christian! ************************** National Honor Society-
The list of eligible 10th and 11th graders who are eligible to join NHS has been posted on the first floor of building 23 and 24,
also on all 3 floors of the Science Building (19) and outside the gym. There is a QR code on the flyer by each list of names and on Canvas for students to scan that will take them to the online application. The online application is due by 2:45pm on Friday
February 17th. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Members who complete the application and are chosen to become NHS members will be announced on March 1st by
posting names in the same building locations. Then potential members must attend the MANDATORY induction ceremony on April 12th at 5:30pm in
the Auditorium. Any questions should be emailed to [log in to unmask].
********************************** AVID Congratulations to ALL Students, Faculty, Staff, Administration, and Parents as we have been recognized as an AVID Emerging Schoolwide Site!!! *This means that we have successfully met specified criteria set by AVID Center and implemented AVID on campus schoolwide in
an effective manner. Senior Tips -Begin narrowing down to your Top 3 schools -Check your FAFSA for up to date information -Check on due dates for school fee deposits (Housing/Meal Plan/Tuition, etc.) -Discuss Housing options -SAVE MONEY!!!!!!!!!! Senior Information-
GRAD BASH UPDATE Grad Bash is quickly approaching. The tickets have been ordered and the next step for a great trip is organizing Room Assignments. We will conduct this phase of planning over the next week. Please mark your calendar
for April 19, 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at
[log in to unmask]. ***MANDATORY STUDENT MEETING, APRIL 19TH DURING LUNCH ***MANDATORY PARENT MEETING, APRIL 19TH, 6PM, AUDITORIUM ***PARTICIPANTS AND PARENTS MUST JOIN THE GRADBASH REMIND @6282ff **********************************
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************************************** If any young ladies are interested in attending Girls Circle, please see Mrs. Combs, the school social worker in the JROTC building Room#
45-005 to pick up a consent form.
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Ms. Johnitta Wells
SAC Chair |
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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.