Students earn the following academic credits in Senior Field Studies. Students must complete all remaining graduation requirements prior to SFS. Be sure to check in with your counselor to verify your path to graduation.
English/Language Arts 12 ...................................................... 0.5
Integrated Science II ................................................................ 0.5
Career Development II ............................................................. 0.5
Introduction to Outdoor Recreation ...................................... 0.5
Safety and First Aid .................................................................. 0.5
Contemporary US Issue ............................................................ 0.5
Total Academic Credits: .......................................................... 3.0
Hands-on Training
In addition to academic course work, students will also receive training in:
Backpacking
Backcountry cooking
Backcountry survival skills
Leave No Trace principles
Wilderness First Aid
Orienteering
Rock climbing & rappelling
Whitewater rafting
Business and professional skills
Program Logistics
Class begins at 8:05 AM sharp every day
Course work will be divided into six separate grade books: English 12, World People Studies, Contemporary US Issues, Humanities Survey, Safety & First Aid, and Community Service
Students will be responsible for carpooling to and from local field trips. All school and SFS rules apply during travel to and from field trips until the end of the school day.
SFS staff will transport students in rental vehicles for overnight trips. All SFS staff are fully vetted by Jeffco Risk Management and Human Resource Departments.