The Guidance Department of James S. Rickards High School is dedicated to the academic, emotional, mental, social, and physical well-being of every student on our campus. We take a holistic approach with our students, as we are concerned not only with how they are doing in class, but also with how they are doing in activities outside of class.

Our guidance counselors are prepared to assist you with finding information related to college applications, scholarship searches, dual enrollment, testing, emotional, social, and mental wellness, and a variety of other topics. 

SAT & ACT Waivers

How to get an ACT and SAT Waiver

Step 1: Create your account:

• ACT: //www.actstudent.org/start  Click Register
• SAT: http//www.sat.org/register  Click Sign up

Step 2: Send a screenshot of your account to your counselor.

A-E:  Bradleya1@leonschools.net              F-L: Jonest@leonschools.net

M-R: KingKW@leonschools.net                 S-Z:  Davism10@leonschools.net

IB: Williamsv3@leonschools.net

Step 3: Once you have the waiver code from your counselor, log back in to your account and select the test date and location. This is when you are actually registering for the test. When you get to the payment page, put in your waiver number.

Step 4: Complete the registration by uploading your picture and printing your ticket. Make sure you know where and when you test and what you have to bring!

Helpful Hints

• You are permitted 4 waivers for the ACT and 2 waivers for the SAT during your entire high school career. You must be classified as a junior or senior to utilize a waiver.
• As a Title 1 school, all Rickards students are eligible for waivers.
• Register EARLY to get the test date and location you want.
• If you need help at ANY time, reach out to your counselor in GUIDANCE.
• If you register for a test, you must go and take the test. If you do not, you have wasted your waiver. In addition, you are denying another student the opportunity to test.