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

2. ~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

3. ~The Grizzly Way~ Respect Integrity Excellence

4. 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

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

6. 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)

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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”

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. A few words from Mesa Ridge Students…

18. Before I let you go…

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