James S. Rickards High School

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    • Mentors

      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:

      • Black History Showcase: Friday, February 28, 2025 @ 6 PM
      • AVID College Fair: Thursday, March 6, 2025
      • Title I & 21st Century - Testing Information Night: Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
      • Spring Break: Monday, March 10–15, 2025
      • Teacher Planning Day: Monday, March 17, 2025
      • Students Return: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
      • Spring Holiday: Friday, April 18, 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 Dr. K. A. Satchell at satchellk@leonschools.net.  If you have questions or concerns, please call Dr. Satchell at 850-414-5505.

      Summer Program

      We're now accepting applications for Summer 2025. Our program will run from June 2–July 8, Monday through Thursday, from 8 AM - 1 PM. Applications can be found here.
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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

    •  Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal

         

      Phone: 850-414-5500

      Email: cookd3@leonschools.net

      Parents, guardians, students, & stakeholders,

      During the week of April 28th, we will celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We are thankful for our teachers and staff who work tirelessly on behalf of our students! If you would like to donate to our Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week, don’t hesitate to contact Dean Sea at roosevelt.sea@leonschools.net.

      The Leon County Schools’ Title I Office is administering the Parent and Family Engagement Survey for Spring 2025. The survey allows James S. Rickards High School and our district’s Title I Office to understand aspects of the parent/family and school relationship. The information gathered will guide continual improvement within our Title I schools to better serve our students and their families.
       
      The Title I Spring 2025 Parent and Family Engagement Survey can be accessed by parents via FOCUS Portal. You can also access the survey using the QR code and links here. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, email Dr. K. A. Satchell at satchellk@leonschools.net and verify your language of choice.

      Parents, you must complete a separate survey for all students enrolled at a Title I school.
       
      The deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025.

      Please review the attached letter from the Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Gayle, regarding approved calendar updates for the 2025-2026 school year.

       

      Sincerely, 

      Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal

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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

    • “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

       

       

    Student Enrollment

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      We are excited to welcome you to Leon County Schools. Our Student Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements to get your student properly enrolled quickly. If you are enrolling a Kindergarten student, please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment Website. If you have a specific question you would like to ask the local school staff, you can find the school’s Admissions Liaison contact info below. 

      Have any questions you would like to ask the local school staff? See the school's Admissions Liaison contact info below.

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