Mountain Ridge Middle School is a school in Academy District 20.
Phone: 234-3200 Fax: 234-3399
Website: www.asd20.org/mrms
Hours: 7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Enrollment: 1,070
Mountain Ridge Middle School educates a population of 1,070 middle school students from sixth to eighth grades. Mountain Ridge has been an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) School for the past 15 years. All students will be on integrated teams taught by IB trained teachers. Intrinsic to the IB program is the expectation that students become adept at communicating in their own language as well as developing profi ciency in a second
language. In the interest of meeting the goal of profi ciency in a second language, Mountain Ridge offers instruction in a world language throughout the academic year. The IBMYP Programme provides a framework that encourages students to become reflective, critical thinkers and
challenges them to see the connections between their learning and the world. All IB students will take French or Spanish language as part of their academic day. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in nine exploratory classes which include the visual and performing arts, band, computers, industrial manufacturing and technology, and physical education.
Students gain an in-depth experience in eight required academic areas. In partnership with
parents, students receive support from the staff as they transition through the social, physical, intellectual and personal changes of adolescence. The IB Learner Profile and the core principles of behavior foster a positive attitude about school and learning.
The school’s programs are designed to help students find a sense of belonging and to meet their unique needs. To support the transition, Mountain Ridge encourages participation in its wide range of intramurals, inter-scholastic athletics, clubs, and activities.
Mountain Ridge Middle School, an International Baccalaureate Learning community, provides a safe, respectful culture that empowers students to pursue their dreams, to develop a passion for life-long learning, and to become responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to their environment and to our world.
