Step 1 will explain the basic course requirements for at each grade level -- both the required content courses and the elective course options. Prior to proceeding to Step 2, make sure to know what courses you plan to request/rank on the DRMS Course Request Google Form.View the Courses & Programs page for more detailed course descriptions than what is listed below.
Due to the size of Desert Ridge, the limitations on staffing, and the master schedule, we will NOT be able to honor requests for specific teachers or classes, nor will we be able to change schedules because a student would like a different elective. There is a possibility that some courses may not be offered due to limited student requests, master schedule conflicts or budgetary constraints.
Grade-Level Course Requirements
6th Grade
Click the drop-down arrow to view required courses for 6th grade students:
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Info Tech (one semester)
Physical Education (one semester)
Elective: 1 full-year music course OR Exploratory Elective Wheel
7th Grade
Click the drop-down arrow to view required courses for 7th grade students:
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Health (one semester)
Physical Education (one semester)
Elective: 1 full-year music course OR 2 Semester Electives
8th Grade
Click the drop-down arrow to view required courses for 8th grade students:
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Elective: 2 full-year music electives OR 1 full-year & 2 Semester Electives OR4 Semester Electives
Once confident in understanding the required courses for the next grade-level and your projected course selections, proceed to Step 2: Online Course Requests.