Academics

We offer an extensive range of academic opportunities for Pre K-12, designed to meet the needs of every student while inspiring excellence in every learner in supportive learning environments. Our elementary schools, junior highs, and high schools, all deliver academic excellence with a wide variety of programs, high-quality certified teachers, and a commitment to inspiring excellence in every learner every day.

Academic Programs at Desert Ridge

AP

Students take AP or AP Capstone courses and exams to challenge themselves, explore their interests, and earn college credit and placement.

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CTE

Career & Technical Education students can explore areas of occupational interest and pursue a career focus in-depth while completing their high school diploma.

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Diploma Seals

Seals recognize high school students that achieve proficiency in related course work and complete additional examinations along with extracurriculars.

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Dual Enrollment

Maricopa Community Colleges and Gilbert Public Schools have designed a cooperative program that allows students to earn both high school and college credits

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High School Honors Program

High School Honors is designed to provide academic acceleration and enrichment for the academically able and ambitious student.

Please contact your high school counselor for information regarding the indicators.

Library Collections

Library Collections

Library Collection Update

Effective January 1, 2023, as per statute, a list of all books available in our school libraries will be available for parent review. Any new books purchased for our school libraries will undergo a 60 day public review period, as per statute. Please note parents and families will be notified of the opening and closing dates of public review periods for new library books.

To access a school’s library collection list, please complete the request form below and drop it off at the front office.

Library Parent Request Form

Parents can access the school’s library collection of available books and materials and a list of books and materials their children borrow from the school library, consistent with state law. Please complete the form below and submit it to the front office to make a request.

Library Request Form

First page of the PDF file: IJNC-E_LibraryParentRequestForm

New Book Review Process

Any new books purchased for our school libraries will undergo a 60-day public review period, as per statute. Please note parents and families will be notified of the opening and closing dates of public review periods for new library books.

The current public review period for newly purchased library books/materials is May 2, 2023, and the closing date is July 3, 2023.

Access and view the school library 60-Day Review collection list