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Spring Break Edition and the Week of 3/20/2023 Posted 3/10/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal |
Dear Parents and Guardians, This year is moving along quickly, and Spring is here! I am deeply thankful for the collective talent and energy of our faculty, staff, and students. I am also thankful for the enduring and
essential contributions of our parents and community. With Spring, comes testing season. We have completed the FSA ELA Reading and Writing Retakes. Rickards High School is unique in its breadth of interests and range of talents, and for its mirroring of the
complex blend of culture, background, and experiences that are increasingly the hallmarks of both our local and global communities. As educators, we strive daily to continue to make Rickards High a tremendous place to work and learn.
Earning the right to call ourselves a great school will require continuous determination and commitment from our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community, to see that
all students, regardless of who they are and how they come to us, leave us better prepared to meet the next set of life’s challenges. Parents and Guardians, our commitment must also include the development of the curiosity, character, and conscientiousness
that will prepare them not only for personal success, but for productive and compassionate citizenship as well. This is a charge we share as a school and a community.
Wishing everyone a happy, fun, and safe spring break.
Sincerely, Douglas Cook Principal |
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Dr. Deborah Barnes
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
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Attention Parents and Guardians, The 2023-2024 Student Course Request forms will be available in the near future. Our Guidance Counselors will work with their assigned students to select and submit their courses by the end of April 2023. Please note: Students who failed
to meet with their assigned counselor, courses will be selected by their counselor. If you have any questions about the 2023-2024 Course Request Form, please contact Mrs. Terraca Jones, Guidance Department Head, at 850-414-5500. CRITICAL MESSAGE TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS Final grades for students enrolled in any one of the below courses will be updated and entered into FOCUS daily, during Spring Break. The final grades in the below courses will be reflected
March 28, 2022.
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*** 2022-2023 ACT/SAT Waivers Juniors and Seniors should see their guidance counselor to obtain ACT and/or SAT fee waivers. IB students should see Mrs.
Williams in the IB office to obtain ACT and/or SAT fee waivers Dr. Deborah G. Barnes
Greatness awaits! |
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Mr. Chris Cowart
Assistant Principal for Facilities and Attendance |
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 |
If you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click
here
to see the information on the Guidance Webpage.
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Get paid while you learn! The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors
to gain work experience in a skilled career field. A skilled career requires more than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year degree and includes some of the most in-demand and high paying jobs. By 2026, over 70,000 skilled jobs will be available in the Leon County area alone. To prepare students to fill these jobs, Leon
county government is partnering with CareerSource Capital Region and Leon County schools to provide job readiness training and work experience. For one semester, Junior Apprentices will work in a Leon County department where they’ll receive hands-on training, an hourly
salary and elective credit towards their high school diploma. Careers include: -Computer Aided Design -Construction Contract Management -Emergency Medical Services -Fleet mechanic -Graphic Design -Information Technology -Medical Administration Associate -Web Development & Design ** Applications for Fall 2023 are due by March 31st ** ****************************************************************** 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! 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!
. . .to our nominees for LCS Volunteers of the Year:
Adult: Ms. Johnitta Wells
Student: Ms. Amaya Waymon
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Scholarships! Please see the attached updated scholarship list!! Twenty-two scholarships have been added!
Mrs. V. Williams, IB Academic Dean Testing Announcements School Day SAT March 22 This test is for Seniors needing to meet the Reding or/and Math requirement for graduation 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 Math – 114
Thursday, April 13 Thursday, May 18 Please see the attached letter regarding the B.E.S.T. Writing Field Test.
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] Change of Date:
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,
April 11, 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 before spring break 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. We have only received an email from one parent so far, and we need to meet soon after spring break to start the planning process. 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. M. Barriner
Social Studies Department Chair |
Social studies classes have been busy covering a wide range of topics. Government classes are currently learning about the federalist papers. World history classes are learning about the birth of new ideas which includes exploration of
The Renaissance , The Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Economic students are engaging in a conversation answering the question ‘Is a federal minimum wage of $15/hour a good idea? Why or why not?’
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Raiders Athletic
Ms. C. Farmer
Athletic Director
Dr. B. Koller
Assistant Athletic Director |
Congratulations to the Boys Tennis team, they are 7-0 on the season!
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Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Track Teams for their 1st and 2nd place wins this week and both teams earned 1st Place at the Jimmy Everett meet at
Lincoln last Saturday!
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More RHS News
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Dates to Remember |
Congratulations to the Raider Band on their performance at the District Concert Music Performance Assessment (MPA). The band members earned straight superiors!
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Ms. Johnitta Wells
School Advisory Council (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.