Sierra Outdoor School

www.sos.cusd.com
Parent Information Night
March 13, 2017
5:30
Our mission is to provide, in an outdoor setting, a science-based educational
experience in which one learns how to respect one's self, others, and the
environment.
General Information
The Sierra Outdoor School is located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, 8 miles
outside the town of Sonora. The 26-acre site sits at an elevation of 4,100'
and is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest.
April 5th-7th
Depart April 5th @ 7:00 (eat breakfast prior, bring sack lunch)
Return April 7th @ approximately 4:00

Cost $190 Make checks payable to Clovis Unified School District

Did you participate in the candy bar fundraiser?
Chaperones 10 to 1 ratio, 4 teachers, 1 Administrator
Groups 3 big groups
Facilities
Owned by Clovis Unified
Closed campus. No visitors unless approval from school.
Video
http://sos.cusd.com/about/our-program
Where will my child be sleeping?
SOS has 7 centrally located dormitories on campus; each of them sleeps between 50-
66 people. 6 dorms have bunk beds, 1 has single beds. All of the dormitories are
climate-controlled. They have a fully contained restroom inside which includes
separate private shower stalls. Chaperones sleep in the dorms.
What kind of food do they serve?
They serve all of their meals family style in the dining hall. They can accommodate
vegetarian diets and most food allergies; however, you must fill out a special dietary
request form and return it to your child's teacher at least 2 weeks before attending
SOS. See our Sample Menu.
Activities Rain or Shine!
Ropes Course
Raptors
Silent Mile
Mountain Madness
Campfire
Owl Pellets
Arrowheads
Columbia State Park
Mercer Caverns
Packing List - Essential
Sleeping bag or sheet/blanket Toiletries:
Pillow Comb
Soap
Jeans or long pants
Shampoo
Shirts (at least one with long sleeves) 1 bath towel
Underwear 1 hand towel (no paper towels in the dorms)
Socks (wool if possible) 1 wash cloth
Pajamas Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Jacket (waterproof recommended)
Small box of facial tissue
Heavy sweater with hood Sunscreen
1 bag for wet/dirty clothes
Water bottle
Back pack Label Everything!
Sack lunch for Wednesday
Packing List - Optional
Camera No phones
1 pair flip-flops (for shower)
Baseball cap or sun hat
Money for our Store and snack cart
Flashlight
Postcards, stamps, paper, envelopes
Conduct
CUSD policies and California Education Code apply to all school
groups
Dress Code
No electronics (phones, hairdryer, flat iron, toys)
No snacks in dorms
Students are not allowed anywhere without adult supervision
Medical
Emergencies All SOS staff is First Aid/CPR certified
Allergy/Dietary Request Form
Medication Permission Form
All medication must be turned in to the Health Office by April 3
Medications that are required to be in the childs possession at all time
(inhaler, Epipen) require a physicians note
Over-the-counter medications need a doctors note
All medication will be administered by teacher
It is the policy of CUSD to send students home when a temperature is at or
exceeds 100 degrees or if the student vomits
Do not send your child on the trip if they are ill
Any Questions?