The following forms are required by August 1st, 2018:

• Submit Medical Care / Emergency Treatment Form
• Submit Medication Authorization Form
• Submit Vaccination Consent Form
• Submit Physical Evaluation (Athletes & New Students)

Orientation Day
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
For all new students and their parents.

Parent/Teacher Fellowship
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 | 7:30pm
All parents of High School students are invited to the parent/teacher fellowship on the Kandern campus.

Opening Ceremony
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Parents are invited to Black Forest Academy’s Opening Ceremony.
School classes start immediately following the Opening Ceremony.

HS Student Handbook
Please review the the HS Student Handbook before the start on the school year.
HS Student Handbook

School Calendar
For a list of important school dates, check-out the online calendar.
School Calendar

Final bus schedules will be distributed before the start of the fall semester.

Morning
Black Forest Academy offers morning bus service from the Basel, Badischer Bahnhof in Switzerland to the campus in Kandern, Germany. The exact bus schedule will be distributed before the beginning of the fall semester.

Afternoon/Evening
Black Forest Academy offers evening bus service from the campus in Kandern, Germany to the Basel, Badischer Bahnhof in Switzerland. The exact bus schedule will be distributed before the beginning of the fall semester.

Supply List
An introductory supply list is available to download below. A more substantial list will be provided by teachers during the first week of school.
Download the Supply List

Computer Requirements
For academic purposes, students are required to have access to a personal computing device. The device, either a personal/family computer or a tablet device, must be capable of internet access, and must be able to run and effectively operate word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Mac’s Pages, etc).

Important Forms
Follow the links below to download forms and submit them via email to the Health Office. The Medical Care and Emergency Treatment Consent Form will be automatically submitted upon completion of the Google form linked to below.
All medical forms are DUE by August 1st, 2018.

Medical Care and Emergency Treatment Release Form
Parents must complete this form annually for each child enrolled at BFA. If more than one child is enrolled at BFA, a separate form must be completed for each child – DUE by August 1st, 2018.
Submit Google Form

Authorization for Medication
The Authorization for Medication form must be completed by a physician or nurse practitioner for each medication your child will be bringing to BFA. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications – DUE by August 1st, 2018.
Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Vaccination Consent
Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Physicals
All new students must submit a two page History and Physical Evaluation form during the application process.  A physician or nurse practitioner must complete the form at the link below.  This same physical can be used for Athletics if your child wants to compete in a Sport for 8th-12th grades. All sport physicals must be completed annually and at least 2 weeks before the beginning of each sport season. – DUE by August 1st, 2018.

All new and returning athletes 8th-12th grade must complete a two page History and Physical Evaluation form annually or at least 2 weeks before the beginning of each sport season.  A physician or nurse practitioner must complete the form at the link below. Students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for a sport unless they have a current physical on file.  Fall sports (Volleyball & Cross Country) DUE by August 1st, 2018.

Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Orthodontic Care
If your child will need orthodontic care, please send any inquiries directly to Health Office, and you will receive a reply as soon as possible.
Contact the Health Office: [email protected]

At Black Forest Academy athletics are an integral part of the overall educational program. As part of BFA’s commitment to providing student-athletes with an outstanding athletic program, the school partners with and participates in the United States Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) athletic programs and the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). The following co-curricular sports will be offered during the 2018-2019 school year:

• Fall Season – boys’ and girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ cross country
• Winter Season – boys’ and girls’ basketball
• Spring Season – boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ track & field

Participation
All 9th-12th grade students are encouraged to play at least one interscholastic sport–and in fact, over seventy percent of the students do. Black Forest Academy students often play sports while maintaining a challenging academic schedule and participating in other co-curricular activities. If your child is considering participating in a sport, please complete the form below, so the athletic department can keep you and your child informed over the summer and throughout the school year.
Athletic Interest Google Form

Fall Practice
Practices will be held for fall sports beginning on the first day of school. Students are encouraged to attend the first day of practice, even if they are unsure of their long-term commitment. Students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for a sport unless they have a physical on file that is less than one year old.

Fees
Students wishing to participate must pay a fee for each sport. The fee is necessary as extensive travel is required because of the locations and distances of the schools in the region (Western Europe). Contact BFA’s Athletic Director with any additional questions.
Contact Athletics: [email protected]

Annual Athletics Physicals
All new and returning student athletes must complete a physical annually prior to their arrival at BFA each fall. A physician or nurse practitioner must complete the form linked to below sometime between June 1st and August 1st. (A physical taking place before or after these dates could result in missing all or part of an athletic season.) Students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for a sport unless they have a physical on file that is less than one year old.
Download Form

The Performing Arts at BFA encompasses the musical and theatrical arts. Students can participate in classes, private lessons and after-school activities.

Performing Arts High School Class Options

• Band
• Strings Orchestra
• Choir
• Beginning Guitar
• Class Piano
• Music Appreciation
• Introduction to Acting
• Introduction Theory
• Ear Training
• AP Music Theory
• High School Play

Private Music Lessons
All students interested in private lessons for the 2018-2019 school year should fill out the Google Form below:
Submit Google Form

From there you will be contacted by a private lesson teacher and make arrangements for an interview during the first week of school.

Theater/Drama Activities

• High School Play/Musical – Students will be auditioning for the High School Play/Musical in November. Performances are February 22nd-24th.
• One Act Play Festival – Spring Semester

Instrument Rentals
BFA is able to arrange instrument rentals for students. For more details regarding the rental program and instrument availability, contact the Music Department Chair – Ryan Zwemke.
Contact Music Department: [email protected]

Dress Code
All band and orchestra participants will need the following clothing to participate in ensemble performances:

• Men – A white dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes and socks.
• Women – A white blouse, a black skirt at least mid-calf length or dressy black slacks, black shoes, and black tights.

The following forms are required by August 1st, 2018:

• Submit Co-Curricular Activities Permission Slip
• Submit Medical Care / Emergency Treatment Form
• Submit Medication Authorization Form
• Submit Vaccination Consent Form
• Submit Physical Evaluation (Athletes & New Students)

Orientation Day
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
For all new students and their parents.

Opening Ceremony
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Parents are invited to Black Forest Academy’s Opening Ceremony.
School classes start immediately following the Opening Ceremony.

MS Student Handbook
Please review the the MS Student Handbook before the start on the school year.
MS Student Handbook

School Calendar
For a list of important school dates, check-out the online calendar.
 School Calendar

Final bus schedules will be distributed before the start of the fall semester.

Morning
Black Forest Academy offers morning bus service from the Basel, Badischer Bahnhof in Switzerland to the campus in Kandern, Germany. The exact bus schedule will be distributed before the beginning of the fall semester.

Afternoon/Evening
Black Forest Academy offers evening bus service from the campus in Kandern, Germany to the Basel, Badischer Bahnhof in Switzerland. The exact bus schedule will be distributed before the beginning of the fall semester.

Supply List
An introductory supply list is available to download below. A more substantial list will be provided by teachers during the first week of school.
Download the Supply List

All middle school students are required to have a signed Co-Curricular Activities Permission Slip.
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Chrysalis
Thursdays | 19:00-20:30
All students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate in Chrysalis small groups. Chrysalis meets at BFA’s Kandern campus, where students are divided into small groups that are led by High School seniors. Activities will include games, small group discussion, and worship in the auditorium.

Intramural Sports
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 16:00-17:30
All Middle School students are encouraged to participate in the Intramural Sports program. Students will have the opportunity to compete in grade specific leagues, across multiple sports throughout the school year.
To cover the costs of running the Intramural Sports program, a fee of 30€ will be assessed to all students who choose to participate in the program.

Performing Arts

• Middle School Play
• Private Lessons

Band and Orchestra meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 16:00 to 17:30. The Middle School play will be in the fall and require weekday and Saturday rehearsals.

Instrument Rentals
BFA is able to arrange instrument rentals for students. For more details regarding the rental program and instrument availability, contact the Music Department Chair – Ryan Zwemke.
Contact Music Department: [email protected]

Dress Code
All band and orchestra participants will need the following clothing to participate in ensemble performances:

• Men – A white dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes and socks.
• Women – A white blouse, a black skirt at least mid-calf length or dressy black slacks, black shoes, and black tights.

Important Forms
Follow the links below to download forms and submit them via email to the Health Office. The Medical Care and Emergency Treatment Consent Form will be automatically submitted upon completion of the Google form linked to below.
All medical forms are DUE by August 1st, 2018.

Medical Care and Emergency Treatment Release Form
Parents must complete this form annually for each child enrolled at BFA. If more than one child is enrolled at BFA, a separate form must be completed for each child – DUE by August 1st, 2018.
Submit Google Form

Authorization for Medication
The Authorization for Medication form must be completed by a physician or nurse practitioner for each medication your child will be bringing to BFA. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications – DUE by August 1st, 2018.
Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Vaccination Consent
Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Physicals
All new students must submit a two page History and Physical Evaluation form during the application process.  A physician or nurse practitioner must complete the form at the link below.  This same physical can be used for Athletics if your child wants to compete in a Sport for 8th-12th grades. All sport physicals must be completed annually and at least 2 weeks before the beginning of each sport season. – DUE by August 1st, 2018.

All new and returning athletes 8th-12th grade must complete a two page History and Physical Evaluation form annually or at least 2 weeks before the beginning of each sport season.  A physician or nurse practitioner must complete the form at the link below. Students will not be allowed to participate in or tryout for a sport unless they have a current physical on file.  Fall sports (Volleyball & Cross Country) DUE by August 1st, 2018.

Download Form
Email Completed Forms: [email protected]

Orthodontic Care
If your child will need orthodontic care, please send any inquiries directly to Health Office, and you will receive a reply as soon as possible.
Contact the Health Office: [email protected]