Seniors
Welcome to James S. Rickards High School Senior Site
Rising 12th graders of the JSRHS Class of 2027, your senior year has begun! Stay connected by constantly monitoring FOCUS, CANVAS, the RHS website, and the ParentSquare group that has been set up just for you!
As we embark on your final chapter of high school, here are a few suggestions to ensure a successful senior year:
- Join the Class of 2027 ParentSquare to receive updates and stay connected.
- Take your senior pictures to secure your spot in the 2027 yearbook. Be on the lookout for mail from BPI.
- Meet with your guidance counselor to ensure that you are on track to graduate.
- You MUST have a 2.0 GPA, 18 or 24 credits, and pass the 10th grade FSA and Algebra I EOC (or receive a concordant score on the ACT/SAT) to graduate.
- You MUST have an overall unweighted GPA of 3.0 by the end of 1st semester to graduate with honors and be featured in the Tallahassee Democrat.
- Don't procrastinate. If you're having difficulty in your classes, speak with your teacher(s) as soon as possible to receive remediation.
- STUDY HARD and FINISH STRONG.
- COMMUNICATION
We will communicate important senior information using the following outlets – ParentSquare, FOCUS, Senior Assemblies, Senior Website, and during morning and afternoon announcements. Seniors and their parents should both be on FOCUS and the ParentSquare App, so important announcements are not missed.
To sign up for ParentSquare: RHS Grad 27
DATES TO REMEMBER
Access the Senior Dates to Remember
OBLIGATIONS
All obligations—senior fees, textbooks, lab fees, and Chromebooks —must be turned in/paid for by Friday, May 21, 2027, to ensure issuance of diplomas.
SENIOR FEES
Senior Fee is $140: Covers Graduation ceremony/rehearsal, Convocation, Senior Picnic, Senior Brunch, Graduation Expenses, Senior T-Shirt, and additional unforeseen charges, etc.
Payment Dates: 1st (Sept. 30), 2nd (Oct. 30), 3rd (Dec. 18), 4th (Jan. 29)
Senior fees MUST be paid before paying for the senior trip.
Senior fees can be paid via money order, cash, by check made out to Rickards High School, or by efunds. After the deadline, we will only be accepting cash or money orders.
Cap & Gown Fee $42.50 + tax:
Visit www.herffjones.com to order your cap and gown along with other Class of 2027 paraphernalia.
GRADUATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation is a privilege, not a right. To participate in graduation activities, seniors MUST meet all statutory, school board, and school requirements.
Students should know their requirements and regularly monitor their progress toward earning a diploma. School counselors are available to assist students with planning for college and career readiness. Students can view an up-to-date report on their progress toward meeting graduation requirements in FOCUS.
26-27 GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Access the 26 – 27 Graduation Testing Requirements
GRADUATION RECOGNITION
To be recognized as an honor graduate, students MUST have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the 7th-semester report card (1st semester of their 12th grade year). Additionally, students may be recognized by the following organizations:
- AVID
- Health Academy
- IB
- JROTC
- National Honor Society
- Welding
GRADUATION ATTIRE
- Dark-colored dress (hem shorter than gown) or dark pants with a white or light-colored dress shirt and dark tie.
- Black dress shoes/dress socks: If heels are worn, straps or covered heels are strongly encouraged. (NO mules, flip-flops, slides, sandals, or sneakers).
You MAY only wear the honor cords and stoles approved by the senior sponsors and Rickards Administration (AVID, Health Academy, IB, National Honor Society, and ROTC).
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT DECORATE YOUR CAP OR GOWN!