Mr. Cowart, Assistant Principal of Facilities/Attendance

CHROMEBOOK RETURN

Information on returning Chromebooks will be shared soon.  If your student needs to replace their charger, they may purchase one on Amazon using the following link...https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-918337-001-Chromebook-4X20E75131-4x20m26268%EF%BC%8CThinkPad/dp/B08R7N4CP6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1NAFIZZYMQSNR&keywords=chromebook+replacement+charger&qid=1677243875&sprefix=%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-5

If your student has lost their Chromebook, please let Mr. Cowart know so that a payment plan can be put in place. 

VALENTINE'S DAY DELIVERIES

With the upcoming Valentine’s Day observance, please be advised that, in order to protect our instructional time and minimize distractions during the school day, Rickards High School will not accept deliveries of flowers, candy, balloons, stuffed animals, etc. for students at school.

Thank you for understanding!

Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day!

NEW VEHICLE

If your student received a vehicle during the winter break and wishes to park on campus, they must apply for a parking decal.  The application is attached.  All completed and notarized forms, related documents (drivers’ license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration) and the fee may be submitted to the front office.  Forms are available in the front office or attached to this listserv message.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Cowart. 

FOOD DELIVERY

Students ARE NOT permitted to have food delivered to the campus! This policy is in place to help keep our campus SAFE!  Your child’s safety is a TOP priority.  Students should bring a lunch from home or take advantage of breakfast and lunch offered in our cafeteria at NO CHARGE for ALL students.

ABSENCES

Please make sure your students attend school daily.  Their success is heavily dependent on their presence at school.  If your student is absent, please  send or email a note to Mrs. V. Washington, the attendance secretary washingtonva@leonschools.net or the student can drop the note off to her in the front office. 

Absences are excused by LCS District for the following reasons:

  • Illness and/or medical care  (Note from the parent or the doctor’s office)
  • Death in the family
  • Legal reasons
  • Religious Holidays/Observances 
  • Pre-arranged absence(s) for educational purposes approved at least one week in advance of the absence. Documentation of the educational experience must be provided before the absence is excused. 

PARKING

Students eligible to park on campus MUST have a parking decal.  All completed and notarized forms, related documents (proof of insurance and registration) and the fee may be submitted to the front office.  Forms are available in the front office or attached to this listserv message.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Cowart.  

CHROMEBOOKS

Chromebooks will begin to be distributed to students who have a signed a Chromebook agreement. The form is attached and can be printed.  Please complete the attached form and return  with your student to be turned in when they receive their Chromebook. 

Chromebook application

Effective immediately, students who have a regular schedule (1st-6th or 7th) will not be allowed on campus after the 2nd-period unless:

  1. They have a parent/guardian who signs them in.
  2. They have a written note from a parent explaining why they are late.
  3. They have a note from a medical provider.