Welcome to Class of 2022 Mesa Ridge High School 8th grade Orientation Evening

~Our Mission~ Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, academically rich environment in which all students are prepared to be productive, successful citizens and life-long learners

~The Grizzly Way~ Respect Integrity Excellence

Mesa Ridge opened in 1997 127 staff members Over 1300 students Comprehensive 4 year High School with grades 9-12 Average class sizes are 25-30 School Hours: 7:25 am -2:45 pm

Five Administrators Four Counselors One Military Liaison Two Campus Security Designated Social Worker and School Psychologist

School safety Closed Campus Secure facility/Buzzer system Standard Response Protocol (S.R.P.) Campus Security District Security Crisis Drills (one each semester) Evacuation drills (once a month)

Alternating Block Schedule Black/Purple Three 90 minute blocks & One 50 block each day BLACK DAY PURPLE DAY BLOCK 1 (90 MINUTES) BLOCK 1 (90 MINUTES) BLOCK 2 (90 MINUTES) BLOCK 2 (90 MINUTES) ADVISORY (40 MINUTES) ADVISORY (40 MINUTES) LUNCH (30 MINUTES) LUNCH (30 MINUTES) BLOCK 3 (90 MINUTES) BLOCK 3 (90 MINUTES) BLOCK 4 (50 MINUTES) BLOCK 4 (50 MINUTES)

Advisory Class 40 Minute Academic Period Advisor for next four years Do homework Get support from any teacher Access Peer Tutoring Practice PSAT/SAT on Khan Academy

After School (A.Y.P.Y.N.) 3:00 - 4:00 pm Student Union Hub is in the library Tutoring Access to resources and computers Study groups

Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program Must reapply each year! Applications due by October 1st Apply online at: WSD3.org > Departments>Nutrition Services>Meal Application Pay online for meals: “Online Payments”

50+ Clubs/organizations Naval Program - NJROTC Music Programs 19 Sports Programs 50+ Clubs/organizations Naval Program - NJROTC Music Programs Band Choir Orchestra Color Guard/Winter Guard

World Languages PLTW (Project Lead the Way) French German Spanish Biomedical Engineering Computer Science

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Post secondary readiness program Prepares kids for admissions, scholarships and success in college CTE (Career Technical Education) Family and Consumer Sciences Industrial Arts Construction Woods (M.I.L.L.) Cabinet Manufacturing – Peyton Woods (M.I.L.L.) Business/Marketing

Graduation Requirements 48 Credits Show a minimum competency in both Math and English on the SAT There are other ways to demonstrate competency. Please refer to the menu of options on your sheet. August 24, 2018 Graduation requirement parent meeting @ 5:30 pm in the Auditorium Open House August 24, 2018, 6:00 pm

Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal Access to the following: Grades Missing Assignments Attendance Teacher contact information PLEASE make sure you keep your contact information updated

Website Information Widefield School District: WSD3.org Mesa Ridge: MRHS.WSD3.org Black and Purple Calendar Student Handbook AP/Honors Information Staff contact and Bio Information Bell Schedule

A few words from Mesa Ridge Students…

Before I let you go…

Thank you for coming and enjoy getting to know our staff!