MYCRMS
Virtual TourWELCOME TO THE CREW!
Welcome to the crew—we’re glad you’re here! At Colorado Rocky Mountain School, we prepare students for an extraordinary life through engaging academics, hands-on experiences, and a strong sense of community. As you gear up for the fall, we’ve gathered all the essential forms and steps you'll need to get started smoothly—just scroll down to make sure you're ready for day one!
QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding enrollment, please contact Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance.
mdorais@crms.org // 970-963-2562 ext. 120
For questions regarding parent portal access, please contact Nicole Padgett, Admission Associate.
npadgett@crms.org // 970-963-2562 ext. 122
PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST - ARE YOU READY?
March 10: Enrollment Portal Launched
April 10: Registration Agreement, Deposit, and Checklist Items due
July 1 - Tuition Due
Click to visit the Admissions & Enrollment Portal.
Please read and complete all forms listed in your checklist, including:
- Registration Agreement & Deposit
- Parent Pledge
- Family Handbook
- Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement
- Directory and Student Information Form
- Roommate Questionnaire (if applicable)
June 16: Magnus Health Portal Launches
July 15 - All health forms must be completed. We recommend scheduling an annual physical asap.
You will receive an email invitation from Magnus Health to set up your account and begin completing medical paperwork for your student. This is a web-based system, complete with a user-friendly app (Android of iPhone) that we recommend you download.
If you'd like to speak with our Director of Health Services, Micki Kibler, you can email her at mkibler@crms.org. Please note that Micki's summer office hours are limited before August, and a response may be delayed.
We recommend completing your F-1 student visa application and scheduling your interview appointment with the U.S. Embassy as soon as possible.
Once enrolled, international students will receive an I-20 form from the Admission Office in order to obtain an F-1 student visa from the U.S. Embassy in their home country. If you have questions or concerns about obtaining a visa, please contact the Admission Office.
May 15 - Course Registration due
Below, you will find links to complete your course registration for the 2025-2026 academic year. Our academic program is rich with engaging classes and opportunities to expand upon your strengths. Your academic schedule should create a path that aligns with your interests and educational goals. Please note that 9th-grade students have limited course choices; we have intentionally created a standard curriculum for the 9th grade.
9th Grade Course Registration
10th Grade Course Registration
11th Grade Course Registration
12th Grade Course Registration
If you have questions for our Academic Dean, Nancy Draina, you can email her at ndraina@crms.org.
May 30 - Active & Service Crew Registration for Quarter 1/Fall 2025 due
CRMS Q1 2025-26 Active and Service Crew Offerings
Register Here for Active and Service Crews
If you have questions for our Director of Active Curriculum, Sierra Aldrich, you can email her at saldrich@crms.org.
June 1 - Math Placement Assessment Due
We require incoming students to complete an assessment to place them in the appropriate mathematics course. The goal is to ensure students are placed in a class level relative to their educational background and skill set.
Click the link for the Math Placement Assessment.
May 30 - Summer Assignments and AP Coursework available
August 20 at 5:00 PM - Summer Assignments and AP Coursework due
Summer break is a wonderful time for students to recharge through a balance of rest, adventure, and exploration. It's also important to keep working on key academic skills gained throughout the academic year.
Our summer reading selections are made by the English and history faculty and will be discussed in humanities classes during the first weeks of school. Students registered for AP courses also have summer coursework specific to those courses.
June 30 - Final Transcript due
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students: please contact your school's registrar and request and official transcript to be sent to CRMS.
Transcripts can be mailed, emailed, or faxed:
ATTN: Registrar
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
EMAIL: registrar@crms.org
FAX: 970-963-9865
Wilderness Orientation - Thursday, August 21 - Saturday, August 30, 2025
Wilderness Orientation is a fun adventure filled with exploration. Our program is designed to introduce all new students to the school's values of respect, responsibility, and excellence through a ten-day backpacking trip. Wilderness Orientation also serves the vital role of creating a shared collective experience through service, teamwork, challenge, and adventure all before the start of the academic school year.
Wilderness Questionnaire?
Please fill out the linked Wilderness Questionnaire. It will help your trip leaders learn a little about you before you arrive on campus.
Wilderness Orientation Gear List
Here is a link to our gear list with descriptions and suggestions. If you have detailed questions or want more direction about purchasing specific items, please reach out to the Admission team at 970-963-2562 // admission@crms.org.
Wilderness Fitness Preparation
Preparation is key to a safe and successful outdoor or backcountry experience. This link provides a comprehensive guide to fitness preparation and high altitude tips, which is required reading for all new CRMS students and their families. Taking the time to fully understand what you should attend to before arriving at CRMS will help make your Wilderness Orientation more enjoyable and fun!
FAQs?
What are your burning questions? When you think of Wilderness Orientation, what your most excited about? What are your biggest concerns? What is the #2 (pun intended) thing EVERYONE wants to know? No question is off-limits. Check out the linked document that addresses some of the most frequently asked questions.
Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, at rthibodeaux@crms.org if you have any questions regarding Wilderness Orientation.
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL - LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!
New Family Orientation
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sport, and service programs as well as other aspects of student and residential life. It is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's advisor, become acquainted with the Wilderness Orientation leader and group, and connect with other faculty, administrators, and staff. Parents will also be able to help their boarding students move into their dorm rooms.
Families will be provided with a detailed schedule closer to orientation day, but for planning purposes, the program will run from approximately 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
During the afternoon, students will spend time meeting with their Wilderness Orientation groups and begin preparations for the 10-day backpacking trip. At the end of this day, boarding students will return to the dorms for the evening and day students will go home with their families.
New Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
All students will meet back on campus the following morning for a full day of on-campus orientation programming and preparations for Wilderness. (This is just for students—there are no parent activities on this day.)
On the third day, all new students will depart on their Wilderness trip and embark on this incredible adventure together before officially starting the school year!
2024 New Family Orientation & Opening Days Schedule (the 2025 schedule will be posted soon!)
Please check the CRMS Calendar weekly throughout the academic year for all important dates and times, and review the calendar before making any travel plans.
New families will be able to log in to their accounts once school is in session.
The Canvas portal is where you will find information about your student’s academic courses, assignments, and grades. To learn how to log in and use your account, click here.
Community Dinners are a special time for our school to come together. Much like our philosophy regarding outdoor trips, we view these dinners as a time to connect with peers and faculty without distraction.
Most of these dinners will be formal. Getting dressed up creates a nice contrast to our typically casual school environment. At our first formal dinner, students will dine with their advisee groups and take a photo together.
Formal Dinner Dress Code for Students:
We ask students to dress appropriately and respectfully for the occasion. Attire can include: dress pants/slacks, button-down shirt/blouse, blazer, tie, suit, skirt, dress, etc. Students should not wear denim, athletic shoes, or flip-flops.
Formal dinners are not meant to be cost-prohibitive for families. If the expense of outfitting your child presents a financial burden, please reach out to Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance.
BOARDING STUDENTS
July 30 - Roommate Questionnaire Due
This form can be found in the Admissions & Enrollment Portal. New boarding students will receive their room and roommate assignments when they arrive on August 19th.
What Boarding Students Should Bring To School
Dorm rooms are equipped with desks, desk chairs, closets (with shelves and hanging space), and twin beds (height is adjustable: space underneath ranges from 14” to 33”).
The following is a list of items that a boarding student will need during their stay at CRMS:
Laptop (required)
Formal Dinner clothes (required): suit or blazer, dress shirt, tie, slacks, blouse, dress or skirt, and dress shoes
Pillow(s)
Bed sheets (two sets; regular twin size)
Mattress pad
Blanket or comforter
Towels and washcloths (2 to 3 sets)
Small wastebasket
Desk lamp
Clock with alarm (required for 9th & 10th graders)
Hangers
Laundry bag
Toiletry bag or shower caddy
Bathrobe
Flip-flops (for shower)
Airtight food containers
Microwave-safe dish/bowl
The following items are not essential, but will make the student’s life more comfortable:
Shelf organizers (for closet)
Storage bins (for underneath bed)
Small area rug
Backpack or messenger bag (for books & laptop)
Bike with lock, helmet and lights (Colorado law requires white light on the front and a red reflector on the rear)
Outlet extender (with surge protector and USB charging ports)
Mirror
Mini fridge
Humidifier
Small fan
Decorations: posters, art, and/or photos
Removable adhesive strips for hanging decorations (no tacks or nails allowed - we recommend 3M Command Hanging Strips)
Favorite things that make your room feel like home
Here is a list of items students will not need and should NOT bring for their stay at school:
Video Game Console
Television
Pets of any kind
Weapons (including pellet guns, Nerf guns, airsoft guns)
Knives
Cooking appliances
Flammables (candles, incense, lighters, matches)
Smoking materials
Valuables (jewelry and other expensive items)
Subwoofers and large speakers
Wireless routers
Click HERE for information about getting to and from CRMS and where to stay.
If this will be your first visit to CRMS, please note that Aspen Airport and Eagle/Vail Airport are both closer in proximity to campus than the Denver International Airport.
- Denver International Aiport (DEN) is a 4-hour drive to Carbondale
- Aspen Airport (ASE) is a 40-minute drive to Carbondale
- Eagle/Vail Airport (EGE) is a 45-minute drive to Carbondale
Regardless of which airport you fly into, we recommend renting a car to get around during your stay.
The CRMS Travel Guidelines provides important information for your student's travel during the academic year, including the travel dates for each school break (Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break) and the end of the year, and when travel itineraries are due.
If you would like to get a head start on outdoor gear purchases or dorm essentials, you can ship items to CRMS for your student, and we will hold them during the summer.
Shipping Address:
ATTN: NEW STUDENT: "your student's name"
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
Please note that we have multiple stores within a 20-mile radius of CRMS where you can purchase items (REI, Target, Walmart, etc.) after you arrive.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We recommend completing your F-1 student visa application and scheduling your interview appointment with the U.S. Embassy as soon as possible.
Once enrolled, international students will receive an I-20 form from the Admission Office in order to obtain an F-1 student visa from the U.S. Embassy in their home country. If you have questions or concerns about obtaining a visa, please contact the Admission Office.
All of our students are required to have health insurance, and international families must obtain insurance that works in the United States.
We recommend ISM Inc. for our international students.
Please click HERE to access enrollment information for ISM Inc. International Scholar Protection plans.
Please schedule a physical examination with your student's doctor this summer. A current physical is required to participate in all school activities.
*If you have questions about vaccinations, or about other health-related items, please contact our Director of Health Services, Micki Kibler, at mkibler@crms.org. Please note that Micki's summer office hours are limited before August, and a response may be delayed.
International Family Welcome Dinner
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Please join us for a special welcome dinner for our new international students and their families. It's a casual, outdoor dinner where you can meet some of our current students, faculty, and advisors the night before we all gather for the full orientation program on Tuesday, August 19th.
Please let Molly Dorais know who will be in attendance: mdorais@crms.org