FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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CLASS OF 2030
​INCOMING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION SERIES

Incoming 9th Grade Transition Series Events
​ (for enrollment in 2026-2027):

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Registration Timelines, Materials, and Resources (2026-2027)

Incoming 9th Grade Registration Timeline for 2026-2027 (current 8th graders planning to attend Fossil Ridge High School starting in August 2026)

December 4, 2025 (6-8pm): Fossil Ridge Open House
  • Join FRHS Staff as they share information on programs and classes offered in 2026-2027. Learn about FRHS including our schedule, academics, school culture, and registration information. Tours will be available! This event is for students and families. 
  • Kick off begins in the FRHS Gym at 6pm
Week of January 19th, 2026: Registration Presentation at PSD Middle Schools
  • FRHS Counselors will deliver a Registration Presentation to all incoming 9th grade students. Fossil will provide each student a paper copy of the 9th grade Registration Form. Students should refer to the online FRHS Course Guide to read course descriptions and learn more about available course options.
January 28, 2026 (6-7pm): Registration Presentation for incoming families and Q&A event
  • FRHS Counselors will deliver a Registration Presentation to all incoming 9th grade students and their families. Students within PSD would have received a Registration Form in the week prior and more will be available. This presentation will help walk families through the registration process.
  • Following the presentation, a Question and Answer session will occur with counselors available for questions.
​February 2-6, 2026: Registration Collection
  • Students will complete their Registration form, and submit this to their High School Counselors who are visiting PSD middle schools this week.

Step by Step Directions:
  1. Review your 9th grade Registration Form and listen to the Registration Presentations delivered by the High School Counselors (Registration Forms will be handed out to PSD middle school students the week of January 19th, 2026. Those unable to attend can pick up a hard copy from the front office or print one off from this website.
  2. Utilize the resources on this webpage to fill out your 9th grade Registration Form. Resources include: FRHS Course Guide, Blank Multi-Year Planning Tool, and conversations with current teachers.
  3. If you have questions, attend our Q&A session held on January 28th from 6-7pm.
  4. Students will individually meet with their High School Counselor and turn in their 9th grade Registration form when HS Counselors visit Middle School the week of February 2nd. If you are out of district, you can drop the Registration form off at the FRHS main office.
  5. All Registration forms should be turned into Fossil by Friday February 6th, 2026.
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FRHS Course Guide website (2026-2027)
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Blank Multi-Year Planning Tool (for students in the class of 2029+) download and save to your Google Drive
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Blank Multi-Year Planning Tool (for students in the class of 2025-2028) download and save to your Google Drive

Fossil Ridge High School Counseling Department Mission Statement

​To Serve, Support, and Empower All Students
Fossil Ridge High School
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
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  • Home
    • FRHS Main Website
  • Grade Level Meetings
    • Freshmen Meetings
    • Sophomore Meetings
    • Junior Meetings
    • Senior Meetings
  • Academics
    • Alternative School Information
    • Foreign Exchange
    • Forms & Policies
    • Higher Ed Admission Requirements
  • College
    • Applying for College >
      • Coalition Application
      • Common Application
      • Transferology
      • Virtual College Tours
    • Concurrent Enrollment >
      • ASCENT
      • PSD concurrent enrollment info
    • Exploring College Options >
      • Big Future
      • College Terms & Definitions
      • Colleges that Change Lives
      • International University Admissions
      • Niche.com
      • Upcoming college visits
      • Xello
    • FRHS School Profile
    • Higher Ed Admission Requirements
    • NCAA
    • Paying for College >
      • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
      • Financial Aid Terms & Definitions
      • Going Merry
      • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
      • Financial Aid
    • Transcript Requests
    • Visiting College Reps
  • Career
  • Military & Academies
    • Military Academies
    • Military Enlistment
    • JROTC in PSD
    • Air Force ROTC AT CSU/UNC
    • Army ROTC at CSU/UNC
  • Social & Emotional
  • Wellness Center (Virtual)
  • Course Guide
  • Enrollment/Registration
    • Classof2030
  • Contact
    • Want to Tour Fossil?
    • Learn more about our Counseling Department