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      Title I 

      James S. Rickards High School proudly holds Title I status, allowing us to provide enhanced educational resources and support for both students and families.

      Through our IB, AP, and AVID programs, students can benefit from:

      • Personalized tutoring
      • Mentorship opportunities
      • Homework help when needed

      Additionally, students have access to online learning through Leon County Virtual School, offering flexible options to meet diverse needs.

      Our school is committed to innovative, student-centered teaching practices that emphasize:

      • Project-based learning grounded in real-world applications
      • Equitable, standards-based instruction that is relevant, measurable, and tech-integrated
      • Skill development designed to support future career success

      We believe every student is capable of learning and thriving, and we know that meaningful relationships are at the heart of academic achievement.

      For more details, please visit the LCS Title I website and the LCS Parent Involvement site.

Announcements

  • Parents & guardians, 

    We hope that your 2024-2025 school year has gotten off to a GREAT start. Below you will find important information regarding our Title I program at the school and district level.

    Annual Title I Open House

    Please join us on Monday, September 16 at 5:30 pm in the Media Center to review, discuss, and provide feedback for this year’s PFEP, School-Parent-Student Compact, and the SIP.  Remember, these are all working documents and we welcome your feedback at any time.

    Title I Information

    Please be sure to visit the LCS Title I Homepage for information on Title I schools and ways to be involved with your child’s school success. https://www.leonschools.net/Page/171

    • Parent Right to Know LCS Policy 2261.02

    James S. Rickards Title I information can be found on our website at: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/5249; additionally, our Title I information is housed in the main office in the Green Binder Titled 2024-25 Title I.

    Highly Qualified Personnel

    Did you know that all teachers and instructional aides/paraprofessionals paid for out of Title I funds must meet highly qualified requirements?  For more information on this important topic, please call your child’s principal.

    Parent Right to Know Notice

    The Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Title I schools to inform parents if, for four or more consecutive weeks, their child has been assigned to a teacher who has not yet met Florida’s teacher certification requirements for all grade level(s) and content area(s) assigned to them. As of this writing, the following teacher(s) have met the following requirements: Ms. B. Scott (ESE Non-Renewable) but have not yet completed these requirements: ESE K-12.  We are working closely with this teacher to ensure that she meets all obligations put forth by the State of Florida. In addition, we are providing the appropriate support so that your child receives quality instruction in the classroom. If you have any questions regarding any teacher’s qualifications, please feel free to complete the attached document: Parent Right to Know and submit to Dr. Deborah Barnes at barnesd2@leonschools.net.

    Parent Right to Know

     

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TITLE I RESOURCES