WELCOME TO DRA
WILL YOU BE A 6TH GRADE STUDENT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR? DO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL?! LET US HELP YOU!!
DESERT RIDGE ACADEMY WELCOMES INCOMING 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
Transitioning from elementary to middle school brings many different changes for students and parents. Students coming to middle school undergo environmental, personal, social, psychological, and physiological changes. The DRA counseling team is here to support incoming 6th grade students' and their families with a smooth transtion from 5th to 6th grade.
2024-2025 5th to 6th Grade Transition Resources
Class Schedule Example
6th grade students at DRA take:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE, and 2 Electives
**Electives are based upon availability and eligibility.
CLUBS
DRA currently has over 20 active clubs. Clubs are a great way to make new friends and an opportunity to get involved on campus. CLICK HERE for clubs offered on campus.
SPORTS
Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Soccer
Co-ed Flag Football
Co-ed Softball
Co-ed Track
Co-ed Volleyball
DRESS CODE
DRA students are required to wear a DRA polo shirt everyday. Students may also wear a plain blue, yellow, or orange polo. On Fridays, students may wear DRA Spirit T-Shirts. CLICK HERE for dress code policy.
PE UNIFORMS
It is required for DRA students to take a Physical Education class. In this class, students are required to wear a PE uniform.
