Ridgeland High School

The mission of the academy is to ease the transition from middle school to high school and provide a quality education from teachers who are committed to helping ninth graders adjust academically and socially to the high school world. By aiding in this process, we expect students to meet and exceed their potential.

The Ridgeland High School Freshman Academy is a learning institution where students will acquire the characteristics of lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Embracing these ideas as parents, students, administrators, and community members, along with teamwork, will increase the graduation rate at RHS.

The main focus of the academy is student learning and a successful transition to high school.
The academy will provide a setting conductive to learning as well as instructions with high expectations where failure is not an option.
Students have the ability to learn, to succeed, to develop appropriate self-discipline and assume responsibility for their goals.
The community, which is made up of a collaborative team of parents, students, educators, and the school board contributes to the on-going success of the academy.
The characteristics of good citizenship, respect, communication, and integrity will be encouraged throughout the academy.
Student attendance is imperative to academic success.
Students have the opportunity to learn, to develop appropriate self-discipline, to succeed, and to meet their goals.