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New Enrollment Steps went into effect on 2/28/24.
Visit https://www.leonschools.net/officeofadmissions
for more information about enrolling your student.
Important Announcements
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Administration Contact Hours
Hours: 7:00 a.m. thru 3:30 p.m, Monday thru Friday
Contact Number: 850-414-5500
Our Administrative team will respond to your request no later than 48 hours. If you're having an extreme emergency, please send our administrative team an email.
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IB/AP Exam Schedule
Please see the most current draft of the IB/AP Exam Schedule here. 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. E. 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. Cooper, our AP Coordinator.
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Parents and guardians,
Are you looking for a safe and academic-driven space for your student? Look no further, the Rickards High School 21st Century Community Learning Center is the place for you. We offer academic support in English and mathematics and our students are currently focused on the American Government through Project Based Learning. We have educational and physical vendors at least once per week to keep our students mentally and physically prepared.
Click here for application. Return all applications to Ms. K. A. Satchell satchellk@leonschools.net or Mr. W. Gilmore, gilmorew@leonschools.net. If you have questions or concerns, please call Ms. Satchell , 850-414-5505
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ACT/SAT Waiver InstructionsIf you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click here to see the information on the guidance webpage.
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Campus Supervision:
The campus opens for students at 7:00 am and supervision ends at 2:20 pm, unless you are attending a supervised club, activity or athletic practice.
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StarMetro’s STAR Program: This program provides LCS students in grades k-12 free transportation with a STAR Program Card. Visit this site for information on how to get a STAR Card for your student: https://www.leonschools.net/STARCard
Phone: 850-414-5500
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Douglas Cook - Principal
Dear Parents & Guardians,
This year is moving along quickly, and Spring is almost 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 continue to prepare our students to meet the demands placed upon them. 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.
Expect great things from the Raiders!
Sincerely,
Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal
Weekly Updates
District Safety
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See Something…Hear Something…Say Something!
For the latest information on enhanced safety procedures and the LCS Safe Schools Initiative, visit Safety & Security / Overview (leonschools.net).
Three ways to report anonymously:
⇒ By Phone:
850-922-KIDS
850-922-5437
⇒ By Email
Email: 922kids@leonschools.net
⇒ Submit a tip immediately here - https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html
or
You can Download the Fortify FL Tips app directly to your phone for easy access on demand.
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.For an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, Please Dial 911.
Please Note: Florida Statute 943.082 states that following an investigation, if it is determined that a person knowingly submitted a false tip through FortifyFl, the individual may be subject to criminal charges under FL statute 837.05.
App Abuse Warning - https://www.leonschools.net/FortifyFL_AppAbuseWarning #ItsNoJoke
News
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LCS Teacher of the Year - Top 5 Finalist
James S. Rickards High School teacher SheKishma O’Reilly is in her 13th year of teaching during #2020. Some might consider this unlucky, but Ms. O’Reilly considers herself fortunate to be able to make a difference in the lives of her students during challenging times.
Safe Schools
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Safe Schools
Pursuant to federal law, students may not be denied a public education. As such, Leon County Schools is committed to providing a world class education in a safe environment for all students--regardless of immigration status.
LCS administrators will continue to enforce Board Policy 5540 in relation to non-DCF law enforcement investigations involving students on campus. This policy requires parents’ consent in order to provide access to students unless there is a warrant or an exigent/emergency circumstance such as an investigation involving a missing child.
LCS counselors have been trained to provide support for students and families who may be impacted by changes to federal law. The safety and security of all our students will continue to be our top priority.
Nondiscrimination Notice
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“No person shall on the basis of sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability, military status or genetic information be denied employment, receipt of services, access to or participation in school activities or programs if qualified to receive such services, or otherwise be discriminated against or placed in a hostile environment in any educational program or activity including those receiving federal financial assistance, except as provided by law.” No person shall deny equal access or a fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
An employee, student, parent, or applicant alleging discrimination with respect to employment, or any educational program or activity may contact:
Tonja Fitzgerald, Divisional Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Students)
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7309
fitzgeraldt@leonschools.netWallace Knight, Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Employees)
Title IX Compliance Officer
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7210
knightwa@leonschools.netA student or parent alleging discrimination as it relates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may contact:
Jennifer Benton, 504 Specialist
504 Specialist
(850) 487-7317
bentonj@leonschools.net
Student Enrollment
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Looking to get your student enrolled?
Contact your zoned schools Enrollment LiaisonThank you for choosing Leon County Schools. The Office of Admissions is our centralized location to help parents/guardians through the process of enrolling your child into your local zoned school. Our Office of Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements you will need to get your student properly enrolled quickly!
Have some questions you would like to ask the local school staff. See the schools Admissions Liaison contact info below
Upcoming Events
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Today
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Thursday
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM LCS Sustainability Committee Meeting
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March 25, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Agenda Review/Workshops
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March 26, 2024
6:00 PM School Board Business Meeting
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March 27, 2024