Parent & Student Preparation

Student Conduct

KSS staff, teachers, and school chaperones will work together during the KSS program to communicate with students about behavior expectations and to address inappropriate behavior, as needed. If a student behaves in any way that is considered by KSS staff, teachers, or school chaperones to be detrimental to the quality and best interest of the program or other students, KSS reserves the right to dismiss that student from the program. If a child is dismissed from the program, parents or guardians of the child will be contacted by the lead teacher from the school and asked to pick up their child from the KSS program.

Student Medical/Liability Form

Since 1976, Keystone Science School has provided the highest quality, dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students. We need information from parents to provide the best experience possible for your children. You will receive a link to an electronic general liability and medical waiver from your school. Please fill out the form completely.

Students who have not submitted a completed and signed general liability and medical waiver will not be permitted to attend the program with Keystone Science School.

Risk Management & Student Communication

All KSS school program instructors hold current wilderness medicine certifications and are trained in current risk management practices. In the event of an incident or medical emergency, students are initially treated by KSS program instructors. If professional medical attention is required, the KSS staff in conjunction with the lead teacher and the school’s designated medical administrator will arrange transportation for the student(s) to the nearest medical clinic. The school’s teachers or chaperones will notify parents of the ill or injured student as soon as the situation allows.

We understand that emergencies happen. If a parent/guardian needs to contact their child for an emergency, first please contact your school’s lead teacher. If you can not get a hold of them you may call the Keystone Science School main office at (970) 468-2098. If it is after hours you will receive instructions for how to contact our night time emergency phone number. Please note that the lead teacher will be the one you will need to communicate with even if you call the KSS phone number.

Student Medications

KSS staff are not permitted to administer student medications except in life threatening situations. Teachers and school chaperones from the students’ school are required to follow their school’s policies regarding handling and dispensing student medications. KSS will provide a secure location for medications to be stored. If your student has food allergies or special medical or physical concerns, please describe these conditions thoroughly on the Student Medical Form.