Field Studies

Excel Academy believes that field experiences are an integral component of classroom learning and an effective way to enrich students’ academic experiences and apply learning beyond traditional classroom lessons. Most students participate in field studies that tie into units of study several times per year. These experiences range from bringing experts in-house for assemblies, workshops, or labs; walking excursions near the school to Metro-area, off-campus trips that require transportation.

Excel’s field studies policy is that a permission slip is sent home, signed and returned to school. The notification will list the date, day, time, destination, incidental charges and other necessary information. Students must have a signed permission slip on file to attend field studies. If cost is a factor to attend, please reach out to the enrichment coordinator. If a student does not have a permission slip on file, the student may not attend and will remain in another classroom or supervised space for the duration of the field study. Additionally, permission to attend field studies is contingent upon good academic and behavioral standing. All students are expected to observe SOAR, school values, and Jeffco’s Code of Conduct at all times, and failure to do so will result in the loss of field study privileges.

Transportation for field studies is most often by school bus but may sometimes be provided by parents or guardians of Excel students. Volunteer drivers must undergo background checks and be approved by the district. They also must certify their car is safe and in good operating condition, have a valid driver’s license and hold a certificate of appropriate insurance, including the policy expiration date and the company name. These are provided to the business manager prior to the field study trip.