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JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV
for the Week of 10/9/2023, posted 10/6/2023
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal |
Parents and Guardians,
Please join me in congratulating our very own Dr. Deborah G. Barnes, Rickards High 2023-2024 Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year. Dr. Barnes is a great asset to our school community,
serving as Assistant Principal of Curriculum
************** Thank you so much for attending our
Freshman and Senior Parent Nights!
We enjoyed sharing information with you regarding getting your student to graduation and beyond. We also thank you for your patience as our team presented and allowed students and parents to ask questions. Please join us
on October 18th, as we host our Sophomore/Junior Parent Night, 6:00 p.m., in RHS Cafeteria.
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Deborah Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum
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Ms. Terraca Jones
Guidance Department Chair |
Leon Works Junior Apprentice Program
Earn a paycheck while gaining hands-on experience in a skilled career field!
Now accepting applications from all Leon County High School Juniors and Seniors
attending a Charter, Private, Public or LCS Virtual School!
The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for Leon County high school juniors/seniors to prepare for a skilled career – those jobs requiring more than a high school diploma, but
less than a four-year degree. By the year 2026, over 70,000 skilled jobs will be available in the Leon County area. To prepare students to fill these jobs, Leon County Government is partnering with CareerSource Capital Region and Leon County Schools to provide
students with job readiness training and work experience!
For one semester, selected students will work in a Leon County department as a Junior Apprentice shadowing and assisting a County staff member in a skilled career field that the student is interested
in pursuing. Junior Apprentices will also complete CareerSource Capital Region’s LEAP training to prepare them for entering the workforce after graduation. In addition to gaining valuable work experience and training, Junior Apprentices earn an hourly salary
and elective credit toward their high school diploma. Please see the directions and website below.
Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship website:
https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/jrapprentice/
Electronic Application link:
Leon Works Junior Apprentice Application
Although applications are accepted year-round there are cutoff dates for each semester to ensure adequate time for application review, interviewing and paperwork processing.
Application deadline for this upcoming Spring semester is October 31st.
Please Note: All applications
will be verified for eligibility and accuracy by the School Counselor to be accepted.
If you missed the Senior or Freshman Parent Nights, please see the
attached presentations from those events.
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Mrs. M. Combs
School Social Worker
Mr. R. Sea
Dean of Students |
Please see the
attached
flyers for two programs at our school to assist students.
Rickards L.I.F.E. Group Meaningful Conversations – Encouraging Meaningful Lives
Girl’s Circle at the Oasis Center For Women and Girls |
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance |
Parents,
The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Fall 23. The survey allows James S. Rickards High 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 Title I schools to better serve our students and their families. You may complete the survey by paper or by using the links below. Survey window
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
to
Friday, November 3, 2023
Spanish: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall23_spa
Creole:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall23_ht
Swahili:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall23_swa
Arabic:
https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall23_ar
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Dr. J. Williams
IB Coordinator
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International Baccalaureate Program
To All IB Parents and Guardians:
Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! We all look forward to another successful year and welcome your cooperation and participation as we strive to continue and build upon the achievements of our IB Program.
Our entire IB Administrative Team is back this year, and our offices are still in the main administration building.
Here are our phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach us:
Dr. Joe Williams, IB Coordinator (850-414-5036)
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Mrs. Melissa Cooper, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005)
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Mrs. Victoria Williams, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597)
[log in to unmask]
Congratulations to our two 2023-2024 National Merit Semifinalists,
Navya Kommu and
Laxmi McGuire! Out of approximately 1.3 million high school juniors who took the PSAT/NMSQT Exam in October of 2022, Navya and Laxmi scored among the top 16,000 students. We are very proud of both of these
amazing young women for this prestigious academic accomplishment and wish them the best of luck in the scholarship competition.
Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Students,
Karl Akuoko,
J’Miracle Butler, Kavyashree Kadhirvelu,
Vedant Mital,
Tommy Rodriguez, and Kevin Wang!
These students scored among the top 50,000 students on the October 2022 PSAT/NMSQT Exam. While these students will not advance in the National Merit Scholarship competition, we recognize them for their outstanding
scores on this exam, which demonstrates their exceptional academic promise.
May 2022 IB Exam Session Highlights: Our 2022-2023 IB seniors and juniors did well this past year in their overall IB Exam results. 40 out of 66 (61%) of our IB Diploma Candidates
(Class of 2023 IB Diploma Program Seniors) earned an IB Diploma. Our overall IB Exam pass rate (4 or higher out of a possible 7) for all 124 students who took IB Exams was even better, at 71%. The average points earned by those passing the diploma was 30
out of a possible 45 points (24 is the minimum passing score), and the average grade obtained by candidates who passed the diploma was 4.69 points out of a possible 7. The highest point total earned was 39.
2023 IB Diplomas and Transcripts are in:
The 2023 IB Diplomas and IB Transcripts have arrived from Cardiff, Wales, UK. 2023 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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Mrs. J. Goodman
Testing Coordinator |
UPCOMING TESTING – NON-COLLEGE REPORTABLE
ACT FOR SENIORS – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
PSAT Day – Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 7:30 AM
All 10th graders who are listed as 10th grade in Focus will automatically be given this test for free.
(All 11th grade students that need to meet the math graduation requirement and 9th and
11th graders who have paid )
The PSAT will be given on school issued Chromebooks this year!
A PSAT Preview and a full-length practice test are available in College Board’s new testing application, Bluebook. In order to access it, students will need their School Chromebook and a CollegeBoard account.
To Create a CollegeBoard account:
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Use your personal email address
b.
WRITE DOWN your password and security phrase after you create it. (You will need this
information for the remainder of your high school career!)
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If a student can’t remember their username or password, they must CALL 866-756-7346 to reset their account.
To access the Test Preview and Practice Test in Bluebook:
On test day, students will be given a sign-in ticket with a specific User ID and Registration Number to access their test.
You can also become familiar with the new Digital PSAT/NMSQT and access Free Test Prep resources here:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
Any Questions? Email Jacqueline Goodman, Testing Coordinator, at
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Mrs. E. M. Cooper
AP Coordinator |
If a students wishes to retake an AP Exam, the fee is $98 and is due by Friday, October 13th. The fee is payable by check to Rickards High School or the exact amount
in cash. Please note there is a $40 exam cancellation fee.
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North Florida Worlds of Work
On October 19th, our 9th grade students will be participating in a field trip initiated at the District level to expose students to different career opportunities. The time frame of the trip is 10:00
AM – 1:00 PM (this includes travel time to and from Lively).
World of Works-North Florida will provide students with a comprehensive understanding
of the skills and qualifications required for different careers. This will help them make informed decisions about their future education and career paths. By participating in this hands-on experience, students will not only gain valuable knowledge about potential
career options but also develop essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. These skills are crucial for success in any profession."
Ninth grade students will receive a permission slip (through English classes) that will need to be returned by Friday, October 6th for students to attend. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. E. M. Cooper at
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Dr. L. Ross
Reading Coach
Mrs. A. Mitchell
Math Coach |
COACHES’ CORNER BOOTCAMP
UPCOMING BOOTCAMP: October 7th – 8 AM – 12 PM
Media Center
Bootcamp Objectives:
***BREAKFAST AND SNACKS PROVIDED*** |
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair |
Science Olympiad Gym Day - This is a time to practice and trial our builds -Sunday,
October 8th in the gym from 8:30
am to 12:30 pm - DO NOT BE LATE. Science Olympiad will be competing in their first virtual tournament of the year October 17th and 19th after school. IB Science students- Group 4 Action plan is due Monday, October 16th to each and every science teacher you have! IB Science students- Lake Munson Group 4 Day – Friday, October 20th
Get to know the science teachers- Science
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Arlando Williams
is back at Rickards!!! Coach Williams is starting his eighth year of teaching and fourth at Rickards. He is also our boys and girls Swim Coach. Coach Williams has always been a swimmer and used to do Ocean Rescue when he lived in Riviera Beach. He is even
the featured lifeguard in a music video (Shawty) by T-Pain and Plies. He has a B.S. in Biology from Edward Waters University and is working on his Master's in Marine Science at Unity College. Coach Williams is also a martial arts specialist. He is the
proud papa of three girls and in true science fashion has a Jack Russell, Russian Tortoise, and three African Cichlids. Ms Fields'- AP Chemistry students are still busy working on titration labs and AP Environmental Science is looking at grass
primary productivity. Dr. Hall's IB and AP Biology classes will be finishing their osmosis labs where they
investigated the question- What should we be drinking and why?
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Dr. Anthony Thompson
Hispanic Heritage Month |
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
“Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors
came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Please view the attachment to see how Rickards is observing this month.
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Mr. Earl Hankerson
Athletic Director |
Rickards $30.13 Homecoming Giving Extravaganza
CALLING ALL CLASSES FROM 1966-2023!!! Be a part of the groundbreaking 3013 Initiative! Which class can fundraise the most $30.13 contributions to Raiders Athletics to
support of student/athletes??? Competition begins October 1-October 13. The Class with the most contributions will win the “3013 GIVING BANNER” and will be recognized at midfield at Homecoming, October
27th! For information contact Gary McPherson, Class of 1989 at
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or Earl Hankerson, Athletic Director at [log in to unmask]. Raiders Athletics Week of October 9, 2023 Monday, October 9, 2023 Lady Raiders Volleyball vs. Munroe, 5:00pm JV/6:30pm Varsity #THINKPINKGAME https://gofan.co/event/1094331?schoolId=FL11637 Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Lady Raiders Volleyball vs. Godby, 5:00pm JV/6:30pm Varsity SENIOR NIGHT https://gofan.co/event/1094330?schoolId=FL11637 Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Raiders Golf vs. Godby/Florida High, Southwood Course, 3:30pm Raiders Swim vs. Maclay/Florida High, Morcom, 4:00pm Raiders JV Football vs. Wakulla, 6:30pm https://gofan.co/event/1094196?schoolId=FL11637 Thursday, October 12, 2023 Lady Raiders Golf @ City Tournament, Quincy Course, 8:00pm Raiders Bowling, Capitol Lanes, 3:00pm Fall Baseball @ JPII, 4:30pm Lady Raiders Volleyball @ FAMU, 5:00pm JV/6:30pm Varsity Friday, October 13, 2023 Raiders Football vs. Lincoln, 7:00pm https://gofan.co/event/1080903?schoolId=FL11637 Saturday, October 14, 2023 Raiders Cross Country @ Bainbridge, 8:00am Raiders Athletics Parking Availability We appreciate your support of Raiders Athletics! In order to improve the Fan Experience
on Campus. Listed below is our parking availability. Enjoy the event. GO RAIDERS!!! Athletic Complex Parking 65 spaces, Jim Lee Rd. Entrance (Spaces 52-63 & 78-88 will
remain unoccupied for Emergency Vehicles access. Spaces 64-77 are ADA ONLY) Student Parking - 88 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance Faculty Parking - 65 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance Bus Ramp Parking - 40 spaces, Paul Russell Rd. Entrance
Front Office to the Auditorium Parking - 44 spaces, Jim Lee Rd. Entrance ***No parking is allowed alongside of Jim Lee Rd.*** ***No parking is allowed alongside of Paul Russell Rd.*** ***Student Pickup and Dropoff for events will be at Oak Tree Circle, Jim Lee Rd Entrance or Faculty Blacktop Parking, Paul Russell Rd Entrance*** (Parents and Students please coordinate) Please see the attached Raiders Athletics opportunities to support our
athletics programs and Raiders Athletics Participation Packet! Encourage your students to be the best part of Raiders Athletics. ONE NATION...RAIDER NATION!!!
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Mrs. K. Proctor
Yearbook Advisor |
Purchase your 23-24 yearbook today at
www.yearbookforever.com!
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Congratulations to Coach Earl Hankerson for being recognized as the AVID CEO Educator of the Week!!
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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.