ThunderRidge High School Academics
Strong academic environment focused on student achievement
We pride ourselves on a well-rounded and positive school environment that permeates the ThunderRidge High School culture. ThunderRidge High School's main goal is to graduate learners and leaders who are responsible and productive citizens that embody the skills and foundational knowledge to embrace the rapidly-changing innovations of the 21st Century. More details can be found on the Academic Programs Page.
Academic Programs Page.
OF SPECIAL NOTE****
ThunderRidge made
Newsweek magazine's 2009 list of the top 1,500 high schools in the
United States.
According to a ratio devised by reporter Jay Mathews called the
Challenge Index, schools are ranked by dividing the number of students
taking Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and/or
Cambridge tests, by the number of graduating seniors. The schools that
made the list were those in the top 6 percent of this measure. The
calculation is simple, but a useful way to measure what Mathews calls
the "cultures" of these top high schools. "These are all exceptional
schools," says Mathews on the Newsweek website. "Every one is in the
top 6 percent of American high schools measured this way. They have all
shown remarkable AP and IB strength."
"These rankings are a tribute to the hard work of our teachers,
students and school community," says Superintendent Jim Christensen,
"Everyone involved with our schools works very hard to maintain a high
level of excellence."
A complete list of the Newsweek best high schools can be seen on their website at www.newsweek.com/id/201160. |
To acccomplish this goal, we offer a variety of educational programs that are designed to encourage and enhance academic achievement and student connection such as:
High School Advanced Programs (Available Here at TRHS!)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
• Advanced Placement
• College Ready and Dual Enrollment/Credit with Arapahoe Community College
• Honors Program
Alternative Programs (District and Out of District Programs)
• Expert Technician Academy (ETA)
• Arapahoe/Douglas Career and Technical School
• T.H.Pickens Tech School (Aurora Public Schools)
• EDCSD - Online Courses: Griz-Net, NovaNet, OdysseyWare, BYU Online
Student Support and Enrichment Programs
• Math
Pilot Program (January 2008)
• Senior Project
• Seminar Program
• Academic Access Program
• After- School Tutorial
Program
• After-School Homework Club
• Peer Tutoring Program
• Freshman
Transition Program
• Adult Mentoring Program
