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 31: First Day of School
September 4: NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 5: First Day of School Engagement Program
September 13: Open House, 5:30-7:30p
September 13: 1 2:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
September 27: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
October 9: NO SCHOOL- Indigenous People’s Day
October 11: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
October 25: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
November 7: NO SCHOOL- Professional Development for Staff
November 15: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
November 16: Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 22 12:30 Dismissal
November 23-24: Thanksgiving Recess
December 6: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
December 21: 12:30 Dismissal
December 22-January 2: Holiday Recess
January 3: School Resumes
January 10: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
January 15: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
January 24: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 7: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 19-20: NO SCHOOL- Winter Recess
February 21: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 22 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
February 23: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
March 6: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
March 15 NO SCHOOL- Professional Development for Staff
March 20: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
March 29: NO SCHOOL-Holiday
April 3: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
April 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 15-19: NO SCHOOL- Spring recess
April 24: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
May 8: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
May 22: 12:30 Dismissal-Professional Development
May 27: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
June 10-11: 12:30 Dismissal
June 10: Graduation – 5:30 pm
June 11: Last Day of School