James S. Rickards High School

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    Important Announcements

    • Funeral Service Information for Gavin and Angelique Witmer

      Service: Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 2 pm

      Bevis Funeral Home

      200 John Knox Rd., 32303

      If you wish to donate to the Gavin and Angelique Witmer Memorial Scholarship fund, click here.
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    • Are you interested in serving as a mentor for our students?  If so, please complete the volunteer application in the link below and be sure to click the box “yes” stating that you would like to serve as a weekly mentor.   The option is at the end of the application, after the Volunteer Applicant Signature and Date.  
      https://volunteers.leonschools.net/
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    • Registration Hours:

      Monday–Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM
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    • Parents Right to Know Letter

      For the 2024–2025 Parents Right to Know Letter click here
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      Administration Contact Hours

      Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through 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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      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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    • Dates to Remember:

      • SAC Meeting (Virtual) - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
      • Thanksgiving Holidays - Monday, November 25, 2024 – Friday, November 29, 2024
      • End of 2nd Nine-Weeks/Semester - Friday, December 20, 2024
      • Winter Holidays -  Monday, Dec 23, 2024–Friday, January 3, 2025
      • Teacher Planning Days - Monday, January 6–Tuesday, January 7, 2025
      • Students Return - Wednesday, January 8, 2025

      James S. Rickards 2024–25 School Calendar
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      Cell Phone Procedures.

      All students will put their cell phones away from 7:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. for students with six periods and 2:45 p.m. for those with seven. Students may use their cell phones during lunch from 11:15 to 12:00.

      Lunch Procedures: 

      9th and 10th grade students will report to the cafeteria and auditorium at the south end of campus for lunch. They may not leave campus for lunch. After receiving their lunch from the cafeteria, 11th and 12th-grade students will report to the lower courtyard at the north end of campus. Students who have turned in all their off-campus paperwork may leave campus for lunch.
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    • 21st Century

      Are you looking for a safe and academic-driven space for your students? 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 the application. 

      Return all applications to Ms. K. A. Satchell at satchellk@leonschools.net.  If you have questions or concerns, please call Ms. Satchell at 850-414-5505.
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    • ACT/SAT Waiver Instruction

      If you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click here to see the information on the guidance page.
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      Star Metro’s STAR Program: 

      Provides LCS students in grades k-12 free transportation with a STAR Program Card.  Visit https://www.leonschools.net/STARCard for information on how to get a STAR Card for your student. 
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    Fast Links

    Phone: 850-414-5500

    Email:

    Degrees and Certifications:

    Mr. Douglas Cook - Principal

    Parents, guardians, and students,

    The Rickards Administrators are very thankful for our Raider Family!  We hope that you all have a safe and wonderful time with family and friends.  We pray for safe travel, good food, and fellowship with those that mean the most to you!

    Sincerely,

    Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal

    Expect Great Things from The Raiders!

     

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    Safe Schools

    • 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

    • “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.net

      Wallace 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.net

      A 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

       

       

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      Thank you for choosing Leon County Schools. Student Admissions is our centralized information location to help parents/guardians enroll your child into your local zoned school. Our Students  Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements 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.

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