What is Cedarhurst School?
What is Cedarhurst School?
Cedarhurst School is a private therapeutic junior and senior high school, serving grades 6-12, operated by Yale University. It offers a structured and supportive learning environment for students identified as ED and OHI.
Mission
Goals for Cedarhurst Students
- Academic achievement
- Social and emotional development
- Staying in school
- Returning to the home school district when appropriate
- Graduation from high school
- College or productive employment
Characteristics of the Program
Cedarhurst offers both mainstream programs (students move from classroom to classroom) and self-contained programs for students requiring more intensive, ongoing academic instruction and behavioral interventions. Academic course schedules are tailored to meet the credit requirements of the referring school. Students learn in an atmosphere that fosters attention, concentration, and the organizational skills necessary for academic success. Providing small classes with a maximum of eight students allows students who have failed to adapt to other settings to thrive academically, emotionally and socially in our nurturing environment. A clinician is assigned to each student providing therapeutic interventions and individual meetings as needed. The staff consists of a director, certified special education teachers, a nurse, licensed clinical social workers and other trained support staff. The referral process includes an interview and shadow visit(s) to determine appropriateness for either program.
The Role of the Parent
Parents are encouraged to attend PPT's and Open Houses/Teacher conferences. They should maintain close phone contact with the social worker and advisor to assist in problem-solving and implementation of plans of action. Parents are important members of the team, working in the best interests of the student.
Academic Calendar
August 29: First Day of School
September 2: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 3: First Day of School Engagement Program
September 11: Open House, 5:30-7:30p
September 11: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
September 25: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
October 9: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
October 14: NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People’s Day
October 23: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
November 5: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development for Staff
November 13: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
November 14: Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 27: 12:30 Dismissal
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Recess
December 11: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
December 23: 12:30 Dismissal
December 24-January 2: Holiday Recess
January 3: School Resumes
January 8: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
January 20: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
January 22: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 5: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 17-18: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
February 19: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 20: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 21: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
March 5: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
March 17: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development for Staff
March 19: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
April 2: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
April 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 14-18: NO SCHOOL - Spring recess
April 30: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
May 14: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
May 26: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 28: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
June 5-6 & 9: 12:30 Dismissal
June 5: Last Day of School Engagement Program
June 6: Graduation – 5:30 pm
June 9: Last Day of School