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James S. Rickards High School is a public high school in Tallahassee, Florida. For the 2004-2005 school year, the Florida Department of Education gave the school a D rating after its students scored poorly on standardized tests in reading and math. However, it was ranked 115th in Newsweek's list of 1,000 top high schools, due to the huge number of AP and IB exams taken by some of its students. Currently, 1,118 pupils are enrolled, and the school is undergoing construction of a new office wing.[link]
Rickards High School, aerial.
Rickards has hosted an International Baccalaureate program since 1994, creating a culturally diverse mix of students and a varied ethnic focus. The school has many programs that demonstrate cultural diversity and equality, one of which focuses on traditional dance and clothes.
The school's mascot, originally the Rickards Redskins, was changed to the Rickards Raiders in 2000 because of controversy over the term redskin and its racial connotations. The school colors are blue and gold.
Rickards is notable for its award-winning Mu Alpha Theta and National Junior Classical League teams, as well as its marching band, which is heavily influenced by the FAMU "Marching 100".
Achievements in Mathematics
James S. Rickards High School has been the region 3 champion on the American Mathematics Competition-12 from 2003-2006.
In 2005, 4 students from Rickards advanced to the USAMO[link], and one (Keenan Pepper) received an Honorable Mention with a score of 28 on the USAMO[link]. He was allowed to take the TST (Team Selection Test) when he attended the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program, as did Rickards alumnus Shaanan Shetty in 2002.
In the summer of that same year, Rickards placed attended the Mu Alpha Theta State and National Convention, placing 3rd and 4th in sweepstakes, respectively. The Rickards Alpha Team placed 1st at the National Convention.
In 2006, 3 Rickards students advanced to the USAMO[link]. At the 2006 State Mu Alpha Theta convention, Rickards placed third.
Vision
"To provide students with a caring, supportive learning environment that allows them to reach their maximum potential through quality programs, instruction and experiences."
Mission statement
"To produce graduates with skills and competencies to succeed on local, state, national, and international levels and who are responsible, self-supporting, and productive members of our society."
Administration
Principal: Dr. Pink Hightower
Assistant Principal: Mr. Allen Burch
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jonathan Grantham
Assistant Principal: Ms. Carolyn Dixon
I.B. Coordinator: Dr. Sue Newman
Dean of Students: Mr. Ricky Ardley
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