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Craig Christensen - Principal
Meredith Greenwood- Assistant Principal/Curriculum & Instruction
Sheila Pottorff- Assistant Principal/Discipline & Climate and Culture

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gates Open at 8:30 a.m.

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Hoodies Now Available

12/09/2025

Hoodies now available

Upcoming Events

- Dec08
  - Basketball and Soccer Tryouts After SchoolAll Day
  - ELOP After School Sessions Start AgainAll Day
- Dec09
  - Choir Concert @ SHHS- DRA Students 6:00PM - 6:45PM
- Dec16
  - B.Band Concert in MPR6:30PM - 7:00PM
- Dec17
  - ASB-Hockey Trip5:30PM - 10:30PM

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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program at DRA:

ELOP Sign Up Here

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report an absense

Report an absence with the link below:

1. Use Google form to report an absence: Report Absence Form

2. Call: 760-393-5500

mission

Desert Ridge Academy fosters high expectations in social, emotional, and academic development, provides a safe and rigorous 21st century learning environment and leads the way with Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

vision

The Desert Ridge Academy community will be responsible global citizens and effective problem solvers who embrace a growth mindset.

The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, ([email protected]), 760-771-8695; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, 760-771-8695; Mr. Larry Bellanich, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8652; Dr. Angela Randolph, Title II Coordinator, 760-771-8602. All can be reached at 47950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253.

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Craig Christensen - Principal Meredith Greenwood- Assistant Principal/Curriculum & Instruction Sheila Pottorff- Assistant Principal/Discipline & Climate and Culture Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Gates Open at 8:30 a.m.