NEW TO MIDDLE SCHOOL FAQ

Welcome to DRA! Parents, whether this is your first child transitioning to middle school or your second, going from elementary to middle school is a big step for students and parents. With change, can come a flood of emotions, here at Desert Ridge Academy, we are hoping to make that transtion as smooth as possible. We hope this page can be used as a resource for parents and students who will be making the exciting transtion to middle school.

Enrollment

How do I know if I am enrolled at Desert Ridge Academy?

If your student is coming from one of our elementary feeder schools, and you are within the boundaires of DRA, your student will automatically be rolled over to DRA.

How can I enroll?

You can enroll your student into DRA by accessing the DSUSD enrollment application and policy.

CLICK HERE FOR NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

ParentVue

What is ParentVue?

ParentVue is a way for parents to check their student's assignments and grades.

For parents of middle school students, it is very important to stay current on the progress of your student. Monitoring grades and assignments will help keep your student accountable.

CLICK HERE FOR PARENTVUE INSTRUCTIONS

Is Middle School Harder than 5th Grade?!

Middle school is the foundational stepping stone to high school and beyond. Organizational skills and time management are important skills to learn.

GPA + GRADES

Unlike elementary school, in middle school, you recieve grades such as an A, B, C, D, or F. These grades then translate to a Grade Point Average, also known as "GPA". It is important in middle school to keep a C or better in core classes such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.

COMMUNICATION is KEY

Communication with Teachers

It is important that parents and students do not wait until the end of the quarter to address questions and conerns regarding a class. Communication with each teacher of your student is critical in middle school. You can find your student's teacher information via ParentVue.

Communication for Students

Students, middle school is a great opportunity to learn how to advocate for yourself! It is important to communicate with your teachers so that they can better understand what you need help with! If you have a missing assignment, it is best to conact your teacher directly to see how you can make up missing work or bring up a grade.

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