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The Guidance Department of James S. Rickards High School is dedicated to the academic, emotional, mental, social, and physical well-being of every student on our campus. We take a holistic approach with our students, as we are concerned not only with how they are doing in class, but also with how they are doing in activities outside of class.

Our guidance counselors are prepared to assist you with finding information related to college applications, scholarship searches, dual enrollment, testing, emotional, social, and mental wellness, and a variety of other topics.

Test Waivers

SAT & ACT Waivers

How to get an ACT and SAT Waiver

Create your account: 
 

  • ACT: //www.actstudent.org/start  Click Register
     
  • SAT: http//www.sat.org/register  Click Sign up

Send a screenshot of your account to your counselor.

A-E:  Bradleya1@leonschools.net              

F-L: Jonest@leonschools.net  
 

M-R: KingKW@leonschools.net                

S-Z:  Davism10@leonschools.net 
 

IB: Williamsv3@leonschools.net

Once you have the waiver code from your counselor, log back in to your account and select the test date and location. This is when you are actually registering for the test. When you get to the payment page, put in your waiver number.

Complete the registration by uploading your picture and printing your ticket. Make sure you know where and when you test and what you have to bring!

  • You are permitted 4 waivers for the ACT and 2 waivers for the SAT during your entire high school career. You must be classified as a junior or senior to utilize a waiver.
     
  • As a Title 1 school, all Rickards students are eligible for waivers.
     
  • Register EARLY to get the test date and location you want.
     
  • If you need help at ANY time, reach out to your counselor in GUIDANCE.
     
  • If you register for a test, you must go and take the test. If you do not, you have wasted your waiver. In addition, you are denying another student the opportunity to test.
  • Create your account: 
     

    • ACT: //www.actstudent.org/start  Click Register
       
    • SAT: http//www.sat.org/register  Click Sign up
  • Send a screenshot of your account to your counselor.

    A-E:  Bradleya1@leonschools.net              

    F-L: Jonest@leonschools.net  
     

    M-R: KingKW@leonschools.net                

    S-Z:  Davism10@leonschools.net 
     

    IB: Williamsv3@leonschools.net

  • Once you have the waiver code from your counselor, log back in to your account and select the test date and location. This is when you are actually registering for the test. When you get to the payment page, put in your waiver number.

  • Complete the registration by uploading your picture and printing your ticket. Make sure you know where and when you test and what you have to bring!

    • You are permitted 4 waivers for the ACT and 2 waivers for the SAT during your entire high school career. You must be classified as a junior or senior to utilize a waiver.
       
    • As a Title 1 school, all Rickards students are eligible for waivers.
       
    • Register EARLY to get the test date and location you want.
       
    • If you need help at ANY time, reach out to your counselor in GUIDANCE.
       
    • If you register for a test, you must go and take the test. If you do not, you have wasted your waiver. In addition, you are denying another student the opportunity to test.

Contact

Ms. Jones
Department Chair
Surname F-L

Virtual School/Community Service
NCAA/NAIA Clearing House
Dual Enrollment
ACT/SAT Waivers
Email: terraca.jones@leonschools.net 

Mr. Burchell

Mrs. Allen
Registrar

Admission Liaison
FIT Contact
Email: melanie.allen@leonschools.net 

Dr. King
Surname M-R

Virtual School/Community Service  
Military Contact
Youth Leadership Tallahassee
Grants
ACT/SAT Waivers
Email: kwame.king@leonschools.net 

Mrs. Goodman
Testing Coordinator
Email: jacqueline.goodman@leonschools.net 

Ms. Nathan
Guidance Secretary
Email: tamessia.nathan@leonschools.net 

Dr. Satchell
Graduation Coach

At-Risk Coordinator
Email: kerris.satchell@leonschools.net 

Mrs. Williams
IB Dean of Curriculum

College & Career Center
Accommodations for College Testing
College Visits
College & Career Center
Scholarships
Email: victoria.williams@leonschools.net