ACADEMIC
What do I need to do to be successful in middle school?
Rest and eat well
Come prepared with all of your materials
Write in your agenda every day
Understand that you won't have all the answers, and that's ok, but ask questions when you're stuck or confused
Attend tutoring (extra help from your teachers) when possible
Talk to your parent/guardian, teachers and counselor if you need help
Always act with Accountability, Integrity, and Respect
SUMMER SCHOOL 2023
Desert Ridge Academy is offering a Summer Academic enrichment Program FOR ALL INCOMING 6th, 7th and 8th GRADE STUDENTS. This program is an opportunity foryour student to enhance his/her language arts, math, science and critical thinking skills, and to experience curriculum as it applies to real life situations.
Desert Ridge Academy will offer summer school session from June 6th to June 22nd from 8:00-12:30. There is no summer school on Monday, June 19th. ****Please be advised that the start and end time may change slightly due to accommodate transportation.
It is important that your child makes a commitment to attend on the designated days so that he/she gains the skills to be better prepared for the rigorous middle school course work.
Your child will receive an interactive notebook for all core classes and additional supplies to enhance your students’ learning; there will also be brain research and problem solving activities every day to help them with critical thinking skills. PE will be offered to students for 30 minutes every day.
Breakfast and a nutritional snack will be provided and transportation is available.
Summer Bridge Opportunities Class Descriptions
Please call us at 760-393-5500 if you have any questions.
What will my schedule look like?
Schedule Change Policy
Schedule changes are made by school counselors. Our goal at Desert Ridge Academy is to provide an academic environment that meets the needs of all students. Students gain much from books and lessons but the educational process includes far more than that; students also gain valuable insight and maturity from interacting with different people and adjusting to a variety of teachers. We expect that our students resolve conflicts in a respectful manner and seek help when needed.
Click Here to see DRA's Request to change a class policy
Information on being a Teacher Assistant
DRA students in 7th and 8th grade can apply to be a teacher assistant at the beginning of each quarter. The Teacher Assistant application is a Google Form and will be shared with students via email within the first month of school at the beginning of the year. The application must be signed "digitally" by a parent/guardian and student. Teachers will give the final approval. Placement is subject to available spots*.
In order to be a teacher assistant, students must:
Exhibit and uphold DRA's character traits- Accountability, Integrity, and Respect
Be a student in good academic standing; have at least a 2.5 gpa or "C" average
Have a limited number of disciplinary infractions or suspensions
Have a limited number of absences and tardies
Grades will be checked at the end of each quarter
*Counselors will communicate with students directly when their application is approved and their schedule is changed