Desert Ridge Academy

Home of the Diamondbacks

Free Farm Box for all ELO-P summer school students and staff! You must be present on June 22, the last day of summer school, to receive the box. All boxes will contain the following items: 8 vegetables, 2 fruits, Recipe Cards, Measuring Cup, and Custom ELO-P Apron

All 8th Grade Students will need to return their Chromebook and charger by May 31, 2023. Students will receive another Chromebook from the site they will be attending for High School. Fail to return Chromebook will incurred in a fine of $100.00; fail to not return Chromebook charger will incurred on a fine of $40.00

Mandatory parent/guardian & cheerleader meeting Monday, April 24, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:00. p.m. Mandatory tryout clinic April 25 & 26 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Masquerade Ball April 21, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ticket price $25.00 includes dinner, drink, dessert, music and photo booth. Pick up permission slips in 615.

SSC Meeting - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Announcement & Public Comments Form

Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall at SHHS.

Invitation and Public Comments Form for School Site Council March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. vis Google Meet.

See Something, Say Something! If you hear or see something, please tell any adult or report anonymously at https://www.psstworld.com/report-it Make a difference Monday - Crazy hair day for a difference!

Deadline to purchase panoramic picture is March 31, 2023

March 17-19 - Help raise money for DRA and save on your grocery bill at the same time!

Only students who purchase photos will be allowed to have free dress day and must be school appropriate. Upon arrival at school on Tuesday, if you bring proof of purchase you will receive a wristband. If you do not show proof of purchase you are required to be in school uniform.

Agenda for SSC Feb. 21, 2023

School Site Council Meeting Notice & Public Comments Form

Public Comments Form - Discover what’s happening in our school! Come and make a difference! Our purpose is to improve academic achievement for all students!

Officer Lopez W425 started with the Indio Police Department in September 2019 and successfully graduated from the Police Academy in April 2020. He became a School Resource Officer that August and started an assignment at Indio High School.

I am excited to join DRA as the new Dean of Students. I am looking forward to working with all of you to foster a positive and supportive learning environment for our students.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m via Zoom

Students interested in participating in the Nickerson-Rossi Dance class at DRA need to have parents complete online registration form and return permission slip to Mrs. Thomas in 503.

New bell schedule starting Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. DRA will have two lunches. Sixth grade with have lunch right after 3rd period. Seventh/eighth graders will have the same schedule.

Would you like to be more involved at Desert Ridge Academy? This year, we need to elect parents to our DRA School Site Council.

Please join us for Back-to-School Night on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please be advised that Coachella Water District has been working near your schools throughout the summer and expect that the work will continue through the end of August. The work is taking place along Avenue 39 between Adams and Jefferson Streets. Unfortunately this work required the closing of Avenue 39. Please see the map below.

School ID photo days

My name is Erasmo Garcia, Desert Ridge Academy’s Interim Principal.

Students are expected to come to class prepared for learning. Teachers will provide additional information regarding supplies for specific classes. The following general supplies are recommended:

Please review dress code policy for 2022-23. Dress code will be strictly enforced.

August 9-12, 2022

Hello parents. Thank you for your interest in having your child in DRA's ELOP Morning program for the 2022 -23 school year. Our goal is to provide before school academic support as well as enrichment opportunities for your child. All students are welcome, transportation is NOT provided for this program. Please answer all questions.

The Award is being utilized by California in 2022 in place of the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program to celebrate districts and schools that have completed an online application highlighting an innovative practice that was implemented during the 2020–21 school year, when California required schools to offer distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.