WEEKLY
LISTSERV
Week of 5/15/2023, posted 5/12/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
FortifyFl is the anonymous reporting application created after the events of Marjory Stoneman Douglas. The app is created and monitored by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement for students, staff, parents and other campus visitors to report suspicious activity on campus, or off campus activity that has the potential to cause a threat on campus. Around the school, you will see posters with QR codes that will take
you to the page to submit a tip. You can also submit a tip through the link on the district and our schools website. There is also a Fortifyfl tile on your child’s Classlink home page. Before a tip is can be sent, a notice is given about the potential consequences
of submitting a purposefully false report. We encourage our students that if they See Something or Hear Something, they need to Say Something, and we do not want to discourage your children from reporting what they believe is a legitimate threat.
We do however take false reporting very seriously. In accordance with Florida law, if after an investigation, it is determined that the student knowing submitted a false tip, they could face criminal penalties.
The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Spring 2023. 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 10, 2023 through Friday, May 19, 2023. The Parent and Family Engagement Survey is available online and by paper in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Swahili, and Arabic.
Parents/guardians can 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 survey. Leon County Schools Spring 2023 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey English:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr23_eng
Spanish:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr23_spa
Creole:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr23_ht
Swahili:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr23_swa
Arabic:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_spr23_ar
Sincerely, Douglas Cook Principal |
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Dr. Deborah Barnes
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
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ATTENTION SENIORS!!! If you have received any scholarship(s) from any college, university, or organization; and you would like to be recognized at Convocation and/or Graduation, please submit the below information to Ms. Satchell
([log in to unmask]) ASAP!
Second Semester Exam Exemption: The exemption letters are attached. Teachers will let student know if they are exempt from their semester exam. Semester Exam Days are May 22-24, 2023. The schedule for those Early Release Days will be
shared soon.
Parents, your input is important to us!
The 2023
Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey window is now open and will remain open until June 30, 2023. The survey is available in web-based format only and is currently available in three languages. To access the English and Spanish versions, please
visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. To
access the Haitian-Creole version, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey_HC.
Both links are available on the Bureau’s webpage at https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info/exceptional-student-edu-parent-survey.stml.
While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential.
SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2022-2023
2022-23 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
2022-23 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
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 |
Information on returning Chromebooks will be shared soon.
If your student needs to replace their charger, they may purchase one on Amazon using the following link...
If your student has lost their Chromebook, please let Mr. Cowart know so that a payment plan can be put in place.
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Mr. Sam Striplin
Assistant Principal for Discipline
Mr. Andrew Thomas
Dean of Students |
Students and Parents: Freshman and Sophomore students are not permitted to leave campus during the day. Juniors and Seniors are only permitted with proper permission. Students leaving
campus without permission will have consequences. |
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Chair |
Informational letter is attached to this email message.
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Scholarships and Summer Programs! Please see the attached updated scholarship list and summer program options!!
Mrs. V. Williams, IB Academic Dean Testing Announcements
Students show up! Do your best and ACE the test!
Students need to bring their Chromebook fully charged and their charger for these tests. 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, 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 Here are the 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] Thank you to all the students and parents who attended our IB CAS Recognition Night! Any IB Seniors who were unable to attend and did not pick up their IB Alumni pins and graduation stoles need to contact
Dr. Williams to schedule a time pick up their items. IB/AP Exam Schedule: Our
IB Exams and Late AP Exams continue at TCC. TCC is graciously hosting our IB and AP Exams this month, and we are grateful to them for their continuing support of our school and our students! Please see the attached map for
directions to the specific building in which we’ll be testing and the parking lot students and parents should use during IB and AP exams. IB students need to remember that they must complete all IB Exam Papers for the subjects in which they are taking their
exams this year. 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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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Senior Class Sponsor |
Cap and Gown Pick Up: Herff Jones will be distributing caps and gowns on Wednesday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in the auditorium. The South City Foundation will also be
present to distribute yard signs. If you are not able to pick up your cap and gown, on Wednesday, see Ms. Satchell. Graduation Attire:
Obligations: All obligations (senior fees, textbooks, lab fees, and Chromebooks) must be paid/turned in by Friday, May 19, to ensure the issuance of diplomas. If you
have questions or concerns, please see Ms. Satchell. |
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair |
Rising IB Juniors/Seniors that want to take IB Chemistry SL/HL next year- It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact Ms. Figueroa
([log in to unmask]) for your summer homework
packet before 2:45pm on May 19th. Dr. Hall's AP Biology students- Make sure all your work in Canvas and College Board (My AP Central) is made up by May 19th at
2:45pm. All IB and AP Science classes are busy reviewing material for exams which start May 1st- DON'T FORGET YOUR CALCULATORS FOR THE EXAMS. If you do not attend your AP Exam
you will have a FINAL in the class, otherwise IB and AP Students are exempt from their science final and your final grade will be an average of your 3rd and 4th nine weeks scores. Science Exam Dates Biology I EOC- May 15th IB Biology- May 17th and 18th AP Biology Make up day if taking the Geometry
EOC - May 18th |
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Mrs. E. M. Cooper
AP Coordinator |
AP Late Exams begin next week. Below is information regarding AP Exam testing:
You should bring the following items to the exam room in no larger than a gallon
size zip lock bag or a clear stadium bag:
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Up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry,
Environmental Science, Physics, or Statistics Exam only. Visit
AP Exams Calculator Policy to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these
exams and for a list of authorized calculators.
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A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.
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Pens (black or dark blue ink) and No. 2 pencils will be provided (you may bring your own-no mechanical pencils)
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A Jacket/Sweater/Sweatshirt (some rooms are kept very cool).
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A small, healthy snack and water to drink during a brief break during the test session.
You should not bring the following items to the exam:
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Phones, smartwatches, wearable technology of any kind, laptops, tablet computers, Bluetooth devices, portable listening
or recording devices—MP3 player, iPod®, etc.—cameras or photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic devices are prohibited in the exam room and during breaks. School-owned digital
recording devices are allowed only for the AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams and the AP Music Theory Exam.
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Books/Book Bags, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or mechanical or colored pencils
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Rulers or straightedges (these are allowed only for AP Physics Exams), protractors, Scratch paper, Computers,
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions, Calculators (unless it’s an approved calculator for AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or Statistics), Clothing or shoes with subject-related information, Ear plugs,
Clipboards Arrival Time:
Approximate pick up time is 11:30 AM for 8 AM exam administrations and 3:30 for Noon exam administrations for
most students. The timing of each exam varies. |
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Raider Athletics
Ms. C. Farmer
Athletic Director
Dr. B. Koller
Assistant Athletic Director |
The Rickards Track & Field Team has been having another great season. At our District meet the boys earned 2nd place with a one point difference and the girls earned 2nd place
with a four-point difference. We continue to have boys and girls reach new Personal Records each week. During the district meet Darius Jones broke the school record in the Pole vault clearing 13 ft! At our Regional meet the boys placed 4th out of 25 schools and the girls placed 9th out of 25 schools. Our athletes that have advanced to state include: Taylor Nance Makayla Caldwell Camille Armstrong Boys 4x800 relay Boys 4x400 relay Sheldon Richardson Justin Greenwood Kamari Jones Zavion Jackson Randall Pompey And with school records in the 200 and pole vault Antonio Giddens and Darius Jones. Congratulate all these scholar athletes! They will compete at the State Competition on May 19th! Coach Jones and Coach Cobb ************************************************************
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More RHS News
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Dates to Remember |
Mr. R. Sea - 21st Century Site Coordinator -
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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.