Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the FRHS registrar?
Sandi Emanuel is the registrar at 970-488-6265 and can be reached at [email protected].
Who is my counselor?
See the main frhscounseling page (scroll down) for counseling assignments and contact info.
What is the scheduling process at FRHS and how do I make changes after I register?
How do I get to see my counselor?
Counselor’s schedules are often posted outside their offices or you can ask a secretary. You can submit an appointment request slip by their white boards, make an appointment with their secretary, or send them an email.
How many classes do I need to take?
Freshmen are recommended to take 80 credits per year, which is a full schedule.
Sophomores are recommended to take a minimum of 70 credits.
Juniors and Seniors must take a minimum of 60 credits.
All students are highly encouraged to maximize their high school education with a full schedule.
How many off periods do I get?
Students with less than a full schedule of 80 credits, would have an off period. Each class period is 5 credits per quarter, meaning if a student has 75 credits, then they have one class period as an off period. Again, all students are highly encouraged to maximize their high school education with a full schedule.
What is a typical day at FRHS?
Click here for the bell schedule.
My student is taking high school level math or world language at their middle school. What happens to this credit?
Students who take a full year of math or world language from their PSD middle school will receive 10 credits per class towards their high school transcript if they successfully pass the course. Both the grade and the number of credits will be on the high school transcript and will factor into the high school grade point average (GPA).
Students/Parents have the option of declining high school graduation credit for approved courses taught at the middle school level. While the grades in the approved courses are automatically reported and counted toward high school graduation credit, students/parents may void this credit at any time from the first day of the student’s ninth grade year through the last day of the student’s ninth grade year. Once the credit is declined, the grade record removal is permanent and non-reversible. To opt-out of high school level classes taken in middle school, please visit our FORMS page.
Do I need a permit to park on campus?
Yes. Students will need to go to the front office to get a permit.
How do I figure out which classes to take?
Review the course guide, attend the curriculum fair in January, talk to your teachers, parents, your counselor.
What is a wellness waiver?
We can waive 2.5 credits of wellness one time for each sport you participate in, up to 2 sports for a total amount of 5 credits waived.
What clubs and activities can I join?
Go to the Activities webpage to view a listing of clubs and activities.
When are the team sports tryouts?
Go to the Athletics webpage for information on sports.
What is my school student email used for?
Please check your school email weekly for information regarding events, registration, graduation, etc.
What's the best way for parents to stay informed?
Check the main Fossil Ridge website's "SaberCat News Central" and use ParentVUE/StudentVUE to provide your updated email address for communications from PSD and FRHS.
When is vacation?
You can find vacation information on the school calendar and the PSD calendar.
Sandi Emanuel is the registrar at 970-488-6265 and can be reached at [email protected].
Who is my counselor?
See the main frhscounseling page (scroll down) for counseling assignments and contact info.
What is the scheduling process at FRHS and how do I make changes after I register?
- January-February (registration): This is when students choose courses for the next school year. Staffing resources are allocated based on these course requests. Registration materials are available on the registration menu of this website.
- March-May (schedule development): This is the time for master schedule development based on student course requests. Once the master schedule is done, student schedules are created and verified prioritizing placing students in the exact courses requested. Counselors work with students who requested courses that are in conflict or have been eliminated. Teacher and period requests are simply not possible to process in this phase. Late registrations are collected, but since resources are already allocated, these requests are fit into available space in the master schedule.
- August (finalization and distribution): Student schedules are finalized and released during check in. Students who have high priority schedule issues like mistakes, completed summer courses, or insufficient graduation requirements can submit a schedule repair form for rapid processing by their counselor. We are unable to handle requests from students who simply changed their mind at this time, so we respectfully ask them to attend Add/Drop later.
- Add/Drop (beginning of each semester): We strongly encourage students to commit to the schedule they registered for, but we understand that circumstances and interests change. For those who change their mind, we provide the opportunity to attend add/drop at the beginning of the semester. Teachers are available with rosters and students can make changes based on available space and teacher approval. Schedules are final after add/drop. Any further changes are only made as part of need-based academic interventions via the school counselor.
How do I get to see my counselor?
Counselor’s schedules are often posted outside their offices or you can ask a secretary. You can submit an appointment request slip by their white boards, make an appointment with their secretary, or send them an email.
How many classes do I need to take?
Freshmen are recommended to take 80 credits per year, which is a full schedule.
Sophomores are recommended to take a minimum of 70 credits.
Juniors and Seniors must take a minimum of 60 credits.
All students are highly encouraged to maximize their high school education with a full schedule.
How many off periods do I get?
Students with less than a full schedule of 80 credits, would have an off period. Each class period is 5 credits per quarter, meaning if a student has 75 credits, then they have one class period as an off period. Again, all students are highly encouraged to maximize their high school education with a full schedule.
What is a typical day at FRHS?
Click here for the bell schedule.
My student is taking high school level math or world language at their middle school. What happens to this credit?
Students who take a full year of math or world language from their PSD middle school will receive 10 credits per class towards their high school transcript if they successfully pass the course. Both the grade and the number of credits will be on the high school transcript and will factor into the high school grade point average (GPA).
Students/Parents have the option of declining high school graduation credit for approved courses taught at the middle school level. While the grades in the approved courses are automatically reported and counted toward high school graduation credit, students/parents may void this credit at any time from the first day of the student’s ninth grade year through the last day of the student’s ninth grade year. Once the credit is declined, the grade record removal is permanent and non-reversible. To opt-out of high school level classes taken in middle school, please visit our FORMS page.
Do I need a permit to park on campus?
Yes. Students will need to go to the front office to get a permit.
How do I figure out which classes to take?
Review the course guide, attend the curriculum fair in January, talk to your teachers, parents, your counselor.
What is a wellness waiver?
We can waive 2.5 credits of wellness one time for each sport you participate in, up to 2 sports for a total amount of 5 credits waived.
What clubs and activities can I join?
Go to the Activities webpage to view a listing of clubs and activities.
When are the team sports tryouts?
Go to the Athletics webpage for information on sports.
What is my school student email used for?
Please check your school email weekly for information regarding events, registration, graduation, etc.
What's the best way for parents to stay informed?
Check the main Fossil Ridge website's "SaberCat News Central" and use ParentVUE/StudentVUE to provide your updated email address for communications from PSD and FRHS.
When is vacation?
You can find vacation information on the school calendar and the PSD calendar.
