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Teacher Name: R. M. Ricks


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Contact Information: About Me:
  • Email is always the most efficient way for parents to ask questions and receive a timely, documented response. 
  • Students may attend tutorials or send an email/Canvas message *about anything except grades.
  • Ricksr@pearlandisd.org
  • 281-412-8800

I am beginning my 9th year at Dawson High School. In January I will have 17 years of teaching public school under my belt. I believe we will have a blast this year while we learn some things that will help build your skills and confidence for your junior year and beyond!

The most important aspects of my life are my faith, my family (including my furbabies), and my calling/purpose.

My teaching style mainly involves helping students find value, and even some fun, in learning and gaining new knowledge. I am fair, consistent, and direct - my students and I have a great time together but we also take care of business. Most of my students know that I care a great deal about them, have compassion for them, but will also hold them accountable with high expectations because I know they are capable of amazing things. I love to celebrate my students' successes and achievements as well as encourage and uplift them through challenges and difficulties. My classroom is welcoming, safe, and often described by students as feeling "cozy." I believe I always end up with the students I am meant to have and am grateful for each and every one. Here's to a successful and enjoyable 2024-25 school year! Go EAGLES!

Conference Period and Tutoring Information: Degrees and Certifications:

Conference Period: Third Period
Tutoring Information: Monday/Wednesday Eagle Hour A

BA in English Language Arts and Literature

ELA-R 8-12 Certification

ESL Supplemental Certification


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Parents/Students: Please carefully read both the syllabus and the classroom procedures document below. These documents state the standards and expectations for all students in PAP English II and Mrs. Ricks' class specifically. These keep out classroom and course safe, fair, equitable, and comfortable for all students.

Access our class syllabus HERE Download HERE

Access Classroom Procedures HERE Download HERE

 


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Period Time Course
1st 7:15 - 8:04 PAP English II
2nd 8:09 - 8:58 PAP English II
3rd 9:03 - 9:52 Planning Period; (conf. 9:10-9:40)
4th 9:57 - 10:50 PAP English II
5th 10:55 - 11:44 PAP English II
Eagle Hour 11:48 - 12:48

A: Tutorials (M/W)

B: My lunchtime (unavailable)

6th 12:52 - 1:41 PAP English II
7th 1:46 - 2:35 PAP English II

Link to Skyward Family Access Links to an external site. | E-mail me: Ricksr@pearlandisd.org (Email is the preferred method of communication with parents/guardians since I do not have a phone in my room.

*I do not discuss grades with students via email, as I encourage them to speak with me in person so we can look at the assignment together. 

Any emails will be answered no later than the following school day by 3:00pm.