Parents and guardians,
Please review the flyer on how to access your students' test scores in FOCUS portal.
Spring Testing Season continues this week with the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC on Monday, May 12th, and the B.E.S.T. Geometry EOC on Tuesday, May 13th. The B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC is a graduation requirement test. Please ensure your student arrives to school on time, eats a healthy breakfast (or arrives on time to eat breakfast at school), has their fully charged Chromebook and charger, and is ready to do their best. The upcoming tests have a great impact on students' graduation and class placement for the next school year.
Spring Testing Season continues with FAST ELA Reading for 9th and 10th grade students, respectively, on Monday, May 5th, and Tuesday, May 6th. Please ensure your student arrives at school on time, eats a healthy breakfast (or arrives in time to eat breakfast at school), has their fully charged Chromebook and charger, and is ready to do their best. The upcoming tests have a great impact on students' graduation and class placement for the next school year.
Please review the Leon County Virtual School course offerings for the summer.
Interim Progress Report
Interim progress reports will be uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Academic Support
We understand the challenges some of our students are experiencing in preparation for the upcoming standardized academic assessments. As a result, to help our students be better prepared, we will continue to offer additional instructional resources and support outside the regular school day to ensure the academic success of our students. Students in 9th through 11th grade will be taking one or a variety of the following assessments: 9th Grade FAST ELA Reading/Writing, 10th Grade FAST ELA Reading/Writing, Biology and US History EOCs, the BEST Algebra 1 EOC, and BEST Geometry EOC. Rickards is now offering students an opportunity to attend our 21st CCLC Afterschool Program, Monday-Friday, 2:15-5:00 p.m. In addition, Rickards is also offering 13 different EOC/ELA camps to students who need assistance with test-taking preparation and strategies, good study habit strategies, and attendance intervention. Students are encouraged to attend our Saturday School from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have questions about Saturday School, please e-mail Dr. Kerris Satchell at kerris.satchell@leonschools.net.
Report Cards
Report cards were uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. If, after you have viewed your child's report card, you have concerns, please contact the teacher. If you still have concerns, please contact Ms. Nathan at tamessia.nathan@leonschools.net to request a conference with teachers and the counselor.
Curriculum Fair
Please join us for our Annual Title 1 and 21st Century Curriculum Fair, Thursday, April 10th, from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in the Rickards Cafeteria. Come out and learn about the course choices for the upcoming school year!
Course Request Forms
Course request forms for the 2025-2026 School year were distributed yesterday. Please review these forms with your student(s) over the break. All course request forms are due March 19, 2025. Forms should be turned in to the student’s assigned English Teacher. After spring break, guidance counselors will collect Student Course Request Forms. For students whose course request form has errors or concerns, the student-assigned Guidance Counselor will make contact. If you have any questions about the 2025-2026 Course Request Form, please email our Guidance Department at RHS.Guidance@leonschools.net
We understand the challenges some of our students are experiencing in preparation for the upcoming standardized academic assessments. As a result, to help our students to be better prepared, we will continue to offer additional instructional resources and support outside of the regular school day to ensure the academic success of our students. Students in 9th through 11th grade will be taking one or a variety of the following assessments: 9th Grade FAST ELA Reading/Writing, 10th Grade FAST ELA Reading/Writing, Biology, and US History EOCs, BEST Algebra 1 EOC, and BEST Geometry EOC. Rickards is now offering students an opportunity to attend or 21st CCLC Afterschool Program, Monday-Friday, 2:15-5:30 p.m. In addition, Rickards is also offering 13 different EOC/ELA camps to students who need assistance with test-taking preparation and strategies, good study habits strategies, and attendance intervention. Students are encouraged to attend our Saturday School from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. If you have any questions about Saturday School, please e-mail Dr. Kerris Satchell at satchellk@leonschools.net.
End of the Third Nine-Weeks
The end of the third nine-weeks is TODAY, March 7, 2025. Report cards will be uploaded to Parents and Students FOCUS on March 26, 2025. Students who have concerns or questions about their grades are encouraged to communicate with their teachers and Guidance Counselors. Third
Nine Weeks Coming to an End!
The third nine weeks end on Friday, March 7th. Please check in with your scholars to be sure they are on track to finish strong, keep up with assignments, submit late assignments (at the teacher's discretion), and study for assessments that may occur next week.
Classic Learning Test
The CLT will be administered to all Juniors on Thursday, February 20th. Seniors who have not met their testing graduation requirements will also take this test. This college-reportable test can be used for a concordant score for the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC and the F.A.S.T. ELA graduation requirements.
- Students will test on their school-issued Chromebook
Report cards were uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. If, after you view your child's report card, you have concerns, please contact the teacher. If you still have concerns, please contact Ms. Nathan at nathant1@leonschools.net to request a conference with teachers and the counselor.
***Holiday Break: December 23, 2024, through January 5, 2025
***Teacher Planning/Inservice Days, January 6-7, 2025.
***Students and school staff return on January 8, 2025.
Progress reports were uploaded to FOCUS Parent Portal Accounts on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Check the Reports tab. Please reach out to the teacher if you have concerns and Ms. Nathan at 850-414-5500 or email her at nathant@leonschools.net if you need to schedule a parent/teacher conference.
Greatness Awaits!
Report cards were uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. If, after you view your child's report card, you have concerns, please contact the teacher. If you still have concerns, please contact Ms. Nathan at nathant1@leonschools.net to request a conference with teachers and the counselor.
The first nine weeks have come to an end. Report cards will be uploaded to FOCUS after 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. If, after you view your child's report card, you have concerns, please contact the teacher. If you still have concerns, please contact Ms. Nathan at nathant1@leonschools.net to request a conference with teachers and the counselor. The first quarter ends one week from today! Please check in with your student(s) to be sure they are on track to finish the semester strong!!
The first nine weeks are moving along swiftly! We have four weeks remaining in the first nine weeks, which ends on Friday, October 18, 2024. Please continue to monitor your students' grades, encourage daily attendance, and encourage students to work diligently in each and every class.
Progress Reports were uploaded to FOCUS on Wednesday, September 11th. If students have any concerns or questions about their grades, please communicate directly with the teacher prior to requesting a meeting with their assigned counselor.
The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship program offers a wonderful opportunity for Leon County high school juniors/seniors to prepare for a skilled career. For one semester, selected students will work in a Leon County department as a Junior Apprentice, shadowing and assisting a County staff member in a skilled career field that the student is interested in pursuing. The Junior Apprentice Program will train and prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation. In addition to gaining valuable work experience and training, Junior Apprentices earn an hourly salary and elective credit toward their high school diploma.
For more information regarding how to apply, students should see their counselor.
We are still making schedule changes due to increased enrollment at our school. With our student enrollment exceeding 1,700, adjustments are necessary to meet the individual needs of all our students. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated during this period of transition.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! We are excited to welcome our incoming 9th grade students, new students and returning students! We look forward to a wonderful school year! Below are important announcements and reminders.
The deadline for schedule correction has past.
Schedule corrections may be approved for the below reasons:
- Remediation requirements according to state law
- Transcript review
- Schedule conflicts
Schedule changes will not be approved for the reasons below:
- Parents requesting certain teachers
- Student has changed his/her mind about elective classes
- Order of classes
- Student requests to lighten his/her academic load
- Incomplete or unreturned course requests
Teaching Consistency!
SAT TESTING DATES
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SAT Test Dates |
Regular Registration Deadline |
Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, |
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August 24 |
August 9 |
August 13 |
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October 5 |
September 20 |
September 24 |
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November 2 |
October 18 |
October 22 |
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December 7 |
November 22 |
November 26 |
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March 8 |
February 21 |
February 25 |
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May 3 |
April 18 |
April 22 |
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June 7 |
May 22 |
May 27 |
ACT TESTING DATES
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ACT Test Dates |
Regular Registration Deadline |
D Late Registration Deadline |
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September 14 |
August 9 |
August 25 |
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October26 |
September 20 |
October 7 |
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December 14 |
November 8 |
November 22 |
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February 8 |
January 3 |
January 20 |
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April 5 |
February 28 |
March 16 |
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June 14 |
May 9 |
May 26 |
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July 12, 2025* |
June 6 |
June 20 |
Office Hours
The Front Office is open from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If you need to pick up your child for an appointment. Please allow time to park, for the office staff to locate your child and time for your child to report to the office. Please bring your ID. Only authorized contacts listed in your FOCUS account may pick up students.
