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BUILDING
THE
TO THE
BRIDGE
RIDGE
The Mission of Mountain Ridge High
School is to provide real world
connections within highly engaging
classrooms that prepare graduates to
meet the rigors and demands of 21st
century global citizens.
Join the best!
Mountain Ridge is the only high school in DVUSD
that has earned the “A” label from the Arizona
Department of Education for 4 consecutive
years.
In addition, we have earned the A+ School of
Excellence Award from the Arizona Education
Foundation three times in 2002, 2006 and 2013.
“In the West Valley, Mountain Ridge High School
in the Deer Valley Unified School District saw
the highest percentage of students attain
bachelor’s degrees” --The Arizona Republic,
Nov. 22, 2013.
Newsweek’s 2013 “America’s Best High Schools,”
named Mountain Ridge as one of the best high
schools in the nation.
46 of our teachers have been named Teachers of
the Year since 1996; 23 of those teachers still
teach at MRHS.
We are a Tech Rich Campus
What does this mean for your
Mountain Ridge student?
 13 teachers’ students received iPads
for school and home use this
semester
 In fall of 2015, whole school
participation
Why Technology Rich?
• Technology is a
learning strength of this
generation
• Majority of college
courses and vocational
programs require LMS
• Real time assessment
and faster feedback to
students
Guidance Counselors
A-Da
De-F, S
G-K
L-Ph
Pi-R, T-Z
April Meyeres
Annette Bernard
Gizelle Wong
Wendi Matthews
Lisa McMorrow
Counseling Secretary
Teresa Long
623-376-3016
Graduation Requirements
22 Credits to Graduate
• 4 = English Language Arts
• 4 = Math
• 3 = Lab Science
(1 must be Biology, Biology
H and/or Principles of
Biomedical Science H)
• 1 = Health/Physical Ed
• 1 = World History
• 1 = American/ Arizona
History
• 1/2 = American/Arizona
Government
• 1/2 = Economics
• 1 = Career Technical
Education or Fine Arts
• 6 = Elective Classes
9th Grade Schedule
• English Language Arts
• Math
• Biology/H and/or *Principles of
Biomedical Science H
• P.E./Health
• Elective
• Elective
* May be taken as an elective
Ninth Grade
Project Lead the Way Options
Introduction to
Engineering
Design
and/or
Principles of
Biomedical Science
Honors
Ninth Grade Science Options
Biology OR
Biology Honors
AND/OR
Biomedical
Science Honors
Social Studies
Options:
Freshman
Sophomore
No classes
offered
• World History
• World History H
• AP World
Junior/Senior
• Am/AZ History
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AP Am/AZ History
HIS 103/104
American Govt.
AP American Govt.
Psychology
AP Psychology
Sociology
Ninth Grade CTE Electives
Child Development
Future Teachers of America
Graphic Design
Media Productions
Information Technology
Engineering
Bio Med Science
Marketing
Computer Info Systems
CTE Dual Enrollment Offerings
through Rio Salado College
Available to 9th Grade Students!
CIS105 Computer Information Systems
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level 1
CIS233DC Internet/Web Development Level 2
MKT 271 Principles of Marketing
Ninth Grade English Language Arts
Options
English Language
Arts 1-2
(or Honors) Journalism
(Elective)
Communications/
Public Speaking
(Elective)
Ninth Grade Math Options
Algebra 1-2
(or Honors)
Geometry
(or Honors)
Algebra 3-4
(or Honors)
World Languages
French 1-2
Spanish 1-2
French 3-4 or Spanish 3-4
(or higher)
Ninth Grade Physical
Education Options
*1 Semester
Health
Education
*1 Semester
Physical Education
Class
Elective:
Systematics
1 - 2
Fine Arts
Freshman
• Introduction to Art
• Drawing 1-2
• Dance Fundamentals
• Theatre 1-2
• Concert Band
• Percussion Ensemble
• Orchestra
• Piano
• Guitar 1-2
• Chorus
Sophomore/Junior/Senior
•
3D Design, 2D Design
•
Drawing 3-4, 2D/3D Portfolio,
Painting 1-2, AP Studio Art
•
Intermediate, Advanced
•
Dance, Dance Ensemble,
Performance Dance Ensemble
•
Theatre 3-4, Advanced/Performance
Theatre, Stage Production
•
Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble,
Orchestra
•
Concert Choir, Advanced
Performance Choir
•
Advanced Performance Guitar
Student Support Services
General
Education
(Consult)
General
Education
(Team Taught)
Learning
Centers of
varying levels
Clubs & Activities
48 Current Clubs
Community
Service Projects,
Volunteering,
School Spirit,
Sports
• Club Rush
• Plays/Musicals
• Band, Dance,
Choir, Art
• Student Government
• Dances
• Renaissance
Recognition Program
• Citizen of the Month
• Rising Stars
• Motivated Mt. Lion
Athletics
Fall Sports
• Badminton
• Cross Country
(No cut)
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Football (No cut)
Golf
Swim
Girls Volleyball
Spirit Line
Winter Sports
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Soccer
• Wrestling (No cut)
• Spirit Line
Athletics
Spring Sports
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Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Track (No cut)
Boys Volleyball
All athletes must obtain
a physical to participate
in these sports.
Mountain Ridge partners
with our team doctor to
provide physicals in
early May.
Freshman Year
• From a student’s perspective . . .
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One-on-one questions in
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