School Calendar and Hours

Cedar Mountain follows the Culpeper County Public Schools calendar. This calendar can be viewed on the county website at www.culpeperschools.org for updates and school closings.

Our hours of operation are:

Staff               8:15-3:45

Students       9:00-3:00

Rules and Regulations

All students attending Cedar Mountain must have an emergency contact sheet on file with two phone numbers of adults that can make decisions regarding the student.

The following represents the minimum expectations concerning student conduct and parent/guardian involvement:

1.                  No smoking, use of controlled substances or medications, except those prescribed by a physician, are permitted on school grounds.

2.                  Students may not be in possession of beepers, cellular phones or any weapon while on school grounds.

3.                  Students are required to attend school every day. A physician’s note may be required when student absences become excessive.

4.                  Students are expected to maintain appropriate behavior while being transported to and from school.

5.                  Students are expected to participate in all activities associated with IEP goals.

6.                  Student use of telephone requires staff approval.

7.                   Physical aggression against staff or other students will not be tolerated and may result in criminal prosecution.

8.                  Students will not be released to any person other than parent or legal guardian without written permission from parent or legal guardian.

9.                  Because of the rewards system, students are not allowed to bring sodas, sports drinks, snacks or other food items (other than lunch and pre-approved events) to school. These items may be obtained with earned daily points.

Behavioral Expectations

Using a behavior modification system that is recognized in the educational field as having success with students with emotional and behavioral disorders, Cedar Mountain incorporates authentic based rewards and consequences. The goal is to provide students with immediate feedback on all behaviors that impact their daily lives. Every student participates in the points and level system.

Transition

Students are transitioned back to their home schools when all members of the IEP committee, including teachers and parents, agree that the student has met his or her goals and the change to a less restrictive environment is appropriate.

Meals

Meals are provided by the program at no cost to the students. Cereal, milk and juice are available for breakfast. Lunches are supplied by Culpeper County food services. A menu is sent home via students at the beginning of each month. Students are permitted to pack lunches if they desire. However, sodas and candy are not to be brought to school.