JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
WEEKLY LISTSERV - Week of January 29th
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Mr. Douglas Cook
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are well in to the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Please encourage your students to continue to stay engaged in their classes and to finish the school year strong. Thank you for your support!!
Expect great things from the Raiders!
Sincerely,
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
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Deborah Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum
ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS,
Reports Cards for the second nine weeks are now available for view in FOCUS.
Please follow these steps in order to view your student's report card:
1. Log in to the parent portal<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fleon.focusschoolsoftware.com%2ffocus%2findex.php%3fskipSSO&c=E,1,qD-AjfKuKvN6iaDLE_W5b0otjU6hFMxYhe35xpDKfld15JFuHDVykATHi2YUgzSg6gzpZpd4M7CiXq-GeqLwpICjsHCpWCjAW6q7GqKq2Ds,&typo=1>.
2. Select the tab that says "Reports" in the box.
3. There will be an option that says "Report Card".
4. Please be sure you select the report dated 1/17.
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SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2023-2024
SAT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
March 9, 2024
February 23, 2024
May 4, 2024
April 19, 2024
June 1, 2024
May 16, 2024
ACT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
February 10, 2024
January 5, 2024
April 13, 2024
March 8, 2024
June 8, 2024
May 3, 2024
July 13, 2024
June 7, 2024
***Highlighted tests are held at Rickards***
Deborah G. Barnes, Ph.D.
Greatness awaits!
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Dr. J. Williams
IB Coordinator
International Baccalaureate Program
To All IB Parents and Guardians:
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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. E. Melissa Cooper, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Mrs. Victoria Williams, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Florida Boys State and Florida Girls State Applications due February 9th.
Please see the attached application information for Florida Girls State and Florida Boys State. Interested students should contact Dr. Williams for more details, and applications (with essay and letter of recommendation) should be sent to Dr. Williams at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> before February 7th so he can review them before official submission.
Shadowing for 8th grade students interested in joining our IB Program next year is underway. Parents of 8th grade students who want their child to spend a day shadowing a 9th-grade Rickards IB student need to complete the attached IB Shadowing Form and contact Mrs. Williams, our IB Academic Dean, at 850-414-5597 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to schedule a shadowing appointment. Shadowing appointments must be scheduled in advance with Mrs. Williams.
Current Draft of AP and IB Exam Chart Attached: Please see the attached most current draft of the combined AP and IB Exam Schedule. Approved resolutions of IB Exam conflicts for individual students are highlighted on this chart. If your IB student has a schedule conflict between any IB and AP Exams - or between any AP Exams and an EOC, FAST, or other mandatory statewide assessment - please notify both Mrs. Melissa Cooper and Dr. Williams by email as soon as possible so we can schedule your student for a Late AP Exam. Late AP Exams are only offered with permission from Mrs. Melissa Cooper, our AP Coordinator.
IB Exam Registrations Completed: All IB Seniors and IB Juniors have been registered for their May 2024 Exams. Dr. Williams is in the process of distributing to the students their exam registration confirmations and information they need to log in to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcandidates.ibo.org&c=E,1,AuNqGGRGaJRPahaOPIIaHh80jd1IHHdse6B8elDdbWmjTT0anyUwni1jQ6_jVG3dDbH80dSVZqUbyOL79zIpnoizbU3DP6_qlGpVplMZ9tSgCC0L&typo=1 - both to submit any IB external assessments due for them this year and to see their IB Exam results when they are released to students on July 6th, 2024.
IB and AP Exams to be held at TCC again in May 2024: We have received confirmation from Tallahassee Community College that they will again host our IB and AP Exams this spring, and we are grateful for their support and partnership as they continue to encourage and facilitate student success at James S. Rickards High School.
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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Ms. J. Goodman
Testing Coordinator
Testing
Announcements
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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The deadline to sign up is the Friday before the scheduled date. Bring your Chrome Book or personal computer fully charged.
Qualifying PERT Scores Testing Dates
Reading- 106 Wednesday, January 17
Writing - 103 Wednesday, February 7
Math - 114 Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday, April 24
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Please see the attached DRAFT Spring Testing Schedule and the attached National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Letter.
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Ms. J. Well
SAC Chair
Next SAC Meeting - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Mrs. A. Madden
Red Cross Club Sponsor
Donate Blood and Help Save Lives! We have a blood drive coming up at our school on January 29th from 9 AM - 2 PM, hosted by the Red Cross Club. This drive will only be open to students aged 16 and up. 16-years-olds will be required to fill out a parental consent form, which can be found as a PDF below, or they can also be picked up from the main office or Mrs. Madden's classroom (23-112). Students aged 17 and 18 will need an ID before donating blood and do not need to fill out any forms. Students below the age of 16 are not eligible to donate. Students can leave class with their teacher's permission to go to the auditorium, where the drive will be held. Donors will receive incentives, including t-shirts and snacks!
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Dr. P. Hall
Science Department Chair
Congratulations to the students below on their 3rd place finish last weekend at the North Florida Regional Science Bowl!!
Terry Lin
Vibav Tammisetti
Vaneesha Sinha
Ashvin Sinha
Haasini Yelugoti
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Ms. K. A. Satchell
Mr. Earl Hankerson
Senior Sponsors
Grad Bash Update
FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2024!!!!!
Feel free to contact Coach Hankerson at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to confirm your balance
The 4th and final installment for senior fees are due on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. If you have questions or concerns please contact Ms. Satchell at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Ms. K. A. Satchell
Title 1 Compliance
21st Century Coordinator
21st Century
Our 21st Century After School Program is currently taking applications. Please contact Ms. Satchell, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Mr. Gilmore, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for an application.
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Coach Hankerson
Athletic Director
Raiders Athletics
Raiders Athletics Week of January 29 - February 3, 2024
Monday, January 29, 2024
Raiders Soccer @ Lincoln, District Tournament, 7:00pm
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Lady Raiders Basketball @ Leon, 6:00pm @ SAIL
Raiders Basketball vs. Maclay, JV 6:00pm/Varsity 7:30pm
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
NO EVENTS
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Raiders Tennis @ Tom Brown Park, 8:00am
Raiders Basketball vs. Chiles, 6:00pm JV / 7:30pm Varsity SENIOR NIGHT
Friday, February 2, 2024
Raiders Tennis @ Tom Brown Park, 8:00am
Lady Raiders Basketball @ Rutherford, 6:00pm Varsity
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Raiders Cheer @ Lakeland State Cheer Competition
Lady Raiders Weightlifting Regional Meet @ Suwannee
***If you would like to donate to Raiders Athletics, please contact Earl Hankerson, Athletic Director at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Encourage your students to be the best part of Raiders Athletics.
ONE NATION...RAIDER NATION!!!
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IMPORTANT DATES
Interim (Progress) Reports
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Presidents Day Districtwide Holiday
Monday, February 19, 2024
Black History Month Program
Thursday, February 29, 2024
End of the Third Nine Weeks
Friday, March 8, 2024
SPRING BREAK
March 11-15, 2024
Teacher Planning Day
Monday, March 18, 2024
***AVID/IB Monthly FOCUS - Strategies for Academic Growth***
AVID Strategy - Collaboration - Students who collaborate create a safe and supportive physical and philosophical environment, are able to clearly communicate verbally and nonverbally, and listen effectively to decipher meaning.
IB LEARNER PROFILE FOCUS - THINKERS - Thinkers use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. Thinkers exercise initiative in make reasoned, ethical decision.
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