Course Overview
Academic Credits
Academic Credits
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.
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
English/Language Arts 12 ...................................................... 0.5
Social Studies 1 – Humanities Survey ................................. 0.5
Social Studies 1 – Humanities Survey ................................. 0.5
Social Studies 2 – World People Studies ............................ 0.5
Social Studies 2 – World People Studies ............................ 0.5
Social Studies 3 – Contemporary U.S. Issues .................... 0.5
Social Studies 3 – Contemporary U.S. Issues .................... 0.5
Safety and First Aid ................................................................. 0.5
Safety and First Aid ................................................................. 0.5
Community Service ................................................................. 0.5
Community Service ................................................................. 0.5
Total Academic Credits: ........................................................ 3.0
Total Academic Credits: ........................................................ 3.0
Hands-on Training
Hands-on Training
In addition to academic course work, students will also receive training in:
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
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.