Junior high retreats are designed to help each class and the junior high as a whole bond to help set the tone for the school year. The retreats take place over two days with time and activities for each class and the junior high as a whole. These are not overnight retreats.
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7th Grade Retreat Details
The focus of the 7th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is Cooperation. Cooperation sets the stage for community building. The goal of cooperation is to provide a safe environment where students feel included and can learn to work together. Activities each day involve everyone, providing opportunities to build one another up, develop guidelines and boundaries for a good Jr. High experience, and help our students grow closer together as a class.
On Thursday, students are challenged to trust themselves and one another as they work their way through a low ropes course at the Genesee Challenge Course in Genesee, Colorado. On Friday, students participate in activities on campus.
Thursday, August 28; 8am-3pm
- Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and then ride together to the Challenge Course
- A waiver must be signed by parents prior to this day (download the waiver)
- What students should bring:
- Day back pack with the items listed below
- FULL water bottle
- Snacks
- Sack lunch
- Athletic shoes with closed toe and closed heel (REQUIRED)
- Comfortable, weather appropriate attire for an active day outside
- Layers for variable temperatures
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, etc.)
- Students should not bring:
- Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, open-toe or open-heel shoes
- dangling jewelry and small valuables that might get lost
Friday, August 29; 8am-3pm
- Students will be on campus all day, participating in both indoor and outdoor activities
- What students should bring:
- Water bottle
- Athletic shoes
- Sun protection
- Lunch is provided on this day
Notes for parents:
- Please let Collin Sutherland (csutherland@frcs.org) or Jeremy Wall (jwall@frcs.org) know if your child has an dietary restrictions by Tuesday, August 19.
- When you’ve signed the waiver, please email Collin Sutherland to let him know; this should be done by Tuesday, August 19.
- If you have questions or concerns, email Collin Sutherland or Jeremy Wall.
8th Grade Retreat Details
The focus of the 8th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is Trust and Self-Awareness. Trust is the cornerstone of community—without it, a community cannot survive. It is the foundation on which relationships are built and community is all about building and maintaining relationships. Together, we focus on the Five-Finger Contract (Safety, Commitment, Awareness, Responsibility, and Encouragement), with an emphasis on students taking responsibility for their words and actions. We anticipate this retreat creating a stronger community of care and understanding within the 8th grade by bringing the students closer together as a class.
On Thursday, students are challenged to trust themselves and one another as they work their way through a high ropes course at the Genesee Challenge Course in Genesee, Colorado. On Friday, students participate in activities on campus.
Thursday, August 28; 8am-3pm
- Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and then ride together to the Challenge Course
- A waiver must be signed by parents prior to this day (download the waiver)
- What students should bring:
- Day back pack with the items listed below
- FULL water bottle
- Snacks
- Sack lunch
- Athletic shoes with closed toe and closed heel (REQUIRED)
- Comfortable, weather appropriate attire for an active day outside
- Layers for variable temperatures
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, etc.)
- Students should not bring:
- Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, open-toe or open-heel shoes
- dangling jewelry and small valuables that might get lost
Friday, August 29; 8am-3pm
- Students will be on campus all day, participating in both indoor and outdoor activities
- What students should bring:
- Water bottle
- Athletic shoes
- Sun protection
- Dark, water appropriate clothing
- Lunch is provided on this day
Notes for parents:
- Please let Robyn Wise (rwise@frcs.org) or Jeremy Wall (jwall@frcs.org) know if your child has an dietary restrictions by Tuesday, August 19.
- When you’ve signed the waiver, please email Robyn Wise to let her know; this should be done by Tuesday, August 19.
- If you have questions or concerns, email Robyn Wise or Jeremy Wall.
FRCS Dress Code for Student Experiences
(Retreats, J-Terms, Practicums, and AWE Outings)
General Reminder: Students are expected to follow the FRCS Dress Code for all student experiences. The following guidelines provide specific expectations for performance wear for students outings and experiences.
Ladies may wear:
- Full-length leggings (shirts must be long enough to cover appropriately).
- Spandex shirts (fitting within the dress code guidelines).
- Athletic tank tops (should have a three-finger minimum width on the straps).
Ladies may NOT wear:
- Short shorts (must extend at least mid-thigh length).
- Shirts or tops that are too revealing or inappropriate for the setting.
Gentlemen may wear:
- Athletic wear such as workout shorts, joggers, and performance shirts.
- Full-length athletic pants or shorts that adhere to the dress code.
Gentlemen may NOT wear:
- Short shorts (must extend at least mid-thigh length).
- Tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
