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Environmental Education [top]
The science curriculum at Fox River is enhanced by students attending onsite Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation Conservation Education Programs. The Foundation next to the school occupies over 1,200 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands, and lakes. The setting is ideal for hands-on activities including fishing, natural area restoration and learning about wildlife management.
The Visual Arts [top]
The arts curriculum in preschool through grade 8 teaches students basic design and composition skills so they can use their own self-expression. Through drawing and painting, students will be taught the techniques of complementary colors, contour lines and perspective. They will also work with three-dimensional sculpture, including ceramics. Frequently, the arts curriculum in integrated into other academic areas, especially environmental education, and into the performing arts.
The Dramatic Arts [top]
Interested students in grades 6-8 have opportunities each week to take drama during the afternoon. Students may select this drama option instead of athletics in either the fall or the winter. In the spring, all students have the opportunity to be involved in the major production as well as participate in intramurals.
Music [top]
The music program includes exposure to and appreciation of a variety of musical styles as well as instruction in theory and performance. Early education students incorporate creative movement and hands-on time with percussion instruments as well as plenty of singing experience in their curriculum. Older students receive instruction on percussion instruments, recorders, and hand chimes as their reading ability develops. A variety of performances are offered during the school year for students of different ages.
In addition, a Performance Ensemble and Hand Chime Choir are available for grades 5-8 as extra-curricular activities.
Field Trips [top]
Class field trips are a part of the program of Fox River Country Day School. These are organized with the knowledge and participation of the classroom teacher, and the appropriate field trip forms filled out, and consents obtained. In the event that non-faculty drivers are used, they must get appropriate consents to drive students, and have their insurance and licenses approved by the Business Office.
The school also organizes a handful of special overnight trips for older students. In the past these have included trips to Washington DC, Springfield, Illinois, and Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin.
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