James S. Rickards High School

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    Important Announcements

    • Communication/Response Time Notices

      Parents, Guardians, and Community Stakeholders,

      We value your communication. Kindly allow 24 to 48 hours for a response. For urgent matters, please contact the school office directly.
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    • Title I
      We hope your 2025-2026 school year is off to a WONDERFUL start! Below, you will find important information about our Title I program at both the school and district levels.

      Annual Title I Open House
      We invite you to our Annual Title I Open House on Monday, September 22, at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. During this meeting, we will review and discuss this year’s Parent & Family Engagement Plan (PFEP), School-Parent-Student Compact, and School Improvement Plan (SIP). Your feedback is important to us, and these documents are open for your input at any time.

      Title I Information
      Please visit the LCS Title I Homepage for information about Title I schools and ways to support your child's success: LCS Title I Homepage. 

      • Family and School Partnerships LCS Policy 2261.01
      • Parent Right to Know LCS Policy 2261.02

      You can find James S. Rickards' Title I information on our website at James S. Rickards High School Title I Homepage. Additionally, Title I information is available in the main office within the Binder titled "Title I Plan 2025-2026."
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    • Reminder of Drop Off and Pick up Procedures

      We’d like to share important information regarding campus access at James S. Rickards High School for the 2025–2026 school year. This includes procedures for before- and after-school activities, athletics practices, club meetings, and the 21st Century After-School Program.

       

      Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Hours   

      Morning Drop-Off:

      • Campus gates will close promptly at 7:45 AM, Monday through Friday.
      • After 7:45 AM, please use the main entrance gate next to Building 18 to drop off your child.

      Afternoon Pick-Up:

      • Students may be picked up at the designated parent pick-up area.
      • Please note that supervision ends at 3:15 PM. Ensure timely pick-up to maintain student safety.

       Athletics, Clubs, and 21st Century Program Pick-Up

      • Students participating in after-school activities may be picked up at the parent pick-up location.
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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. 

       If you have questions or concerns, please call Dr. Satchell at 850-414-5505.
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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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    • 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:

      Regular School Supervision Hours

      • Supervision begins at 7:00 AM, 30 minutes before the school day starts.
      • Supervision ends:
      • At 2:15 PM for students attending periods 1–6.
      • At 3:15 PM for students with a 7th period class.

      Please make arrangements to pick up your child on time to ensure their safety and well-being.

      Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
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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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    • Dates to Remember:

      • August 19, 2025: SAC Meeting
      • August 19, 2025: Lady Raiders Volleyball @ NFC, 6 PM
      • August 29, 2025: Diploma Name Form Released to REMIND
      • August 21, 2025: Raiders JV Football @ Godby, 6:30 PM
      • August 22, 2025: Raiders Football @ Godby, 7 PM
      • August 23, 2025: Raiders Cross Country @ Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park, 7 PM

       
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    • LCS Cell Phone Policy

      The LCS Cell Phone Policy can be found here.
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    • LCS Secondary Code of Conduct

      The LCS Secondary Code of Conduct can be found here.
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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 “yes” box 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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    • Transcripts

      Due to current enrollment activities, in-person transcript and diploma pickup is temporarily unavailable. If you need a transcript sent to a college, please email Mrs. Allen at allenm2@leonschools.net.

      The option to pick up transcripts will resume on September 2, 2025.
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    • Registration Hours:

      Monday–Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM

       
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    • Class of 2026 Information

      Sign up for the Class of 2026 Senior Remind by texting @rhsgrad26 to 81010. Please use your first and last names to expedite the approval process.

       
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    • World of Works (WOW)

      Leon County Public Schools is excited to announce an incredible opportunity on October 24th for your 9th-grade student! We have organized a county-wide field trip, World of Works (W.O.W.)—North Florida https://www.northfloridaworldsofwork.com/, to expose high school students to various career possibilities and provide them with hands-on experiences in career clusters. 

      The primary goal of this field trip is to help your students explore different career paths and better understand the options available to them after graduating high school. By participating in this event, they will interact with various professionals from our Leon County or Big Bend community to gain insight into high-demand and high-wage careers. 

      Leon County Public Schools believes this field trip will be educational and an unforgettable experience for all participating students by helping them make more informed decisions about their future high school courses and career pathways. 

      Permission slips will be distributed after Labor Day!
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    Fast Links

    •  Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal

         

      Phone: 850-414-5500

      Email: doug.cook@leonschools.net 

      Parents, guardians, students, & stakeholders,

      Parents' Right to Know 

      Parents' Right to Know LCS Policy 2261.02, Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), parents are notified that they have the right to request and receive information on the professional qualifications of their child's classroom teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s). In accordance with ESSA, Section 1112(e)(1)(A), schools are required to inform parents that they may request, and receive promptly:

      • Verification that their child’s teacher meets state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject taught.
      • Disclosure if the teacher is teaching under emergency, provisional, or other waivers.
      • The teacher's college major and any graduate degrees or certifications
      • Qualifications of any paraprofessionals providing services in the classroom. 

      Parents' Right to Know Letter

      Annual Title I Open House

      Families, You’re Invited!

      Join us for an evening of connection, information, and collaboration as we share how Title I resources support student success. Together, we build a stronger school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

       

      Sincerely, 

      Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal

      Expect Great Things from the Raiders!

    Weekly Updates

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    Safe Schools

    • 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.

    Student Enrollment

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      Contact your zoned schools' Enrollment Liaison

      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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