• Title I

  James S. Rickards High School is a Title I school. As a Title I school, we can offer additional educational resources and support for our students and parents. Through our IB, AP and AVID Programs, students will receive one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, and homework assistance if needed. Furthermore, online classes are available through Leon County Virtual School. 

  We are dedicated to innovative teaching that fosters a learning community where instruction is student-centered, project-based and connected to real-world experiences. Our curriculum is also designed to prepare students by developing the skills needed to be successful in their future careers as well as provide all students with an equitable educational experience that is standards-based, attainable, measurable, relevant, and immersed in technology. We believe all students can learn and that relationships are central to academic success.  For more information, visit our LCS Title 1 site and our LCS Parent Involvement site

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