The Cedar School will open its doors to its inaugural class of students on Monday, September, 14th. This new co-ed day high school is designed for bright students with mild-to-moderate language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia. We offer a college-prep program for students, grades 9 12, in Fairfield County, Westchester County, and the New York area.
The Cedar School will provide a rich academic setting and researched-based support for students who experience challenges in traditional educational settings. The school’s multi-sensory approach will allow students to access a rigorous curriculum while mastering the skills they need for college and beyond.
Small classes of ten students will help foster a personal connection between students and teachers. Each student will also receive support from individually-assigned advisors to ensure academic and personal progress. Bright, creative, and good experiential learners, students at
The Cedar School will engage in a curriculum that emphasizes art, music, and hands-on learning activities, including a two-week internship program that allows students to engage with the community in areas of potential career interest.
Recognizing the existence of outstanding K-8 schools in the area that serve students with learning differences, Clay Kaufman, Head of School at The Cedar School, founded The Cedar School to fulfill a recognized need for a local secondary day school to serve these students. After holding the position of Head of School at Eagle Hill School, Kaufman has teamed up with experienced educators in the area to open The Cedar School this fall.
The Cedar School was cofounded by Clay Kaufman and Ben Jenkins with the purpose of providing a learning environment that meets the needs of students with language-based learning differences and prepares them for college. Students at The Cedar School receive differentiated instruction to support their challenges in reading, writing and executive function, helping them become good self-advocates and effective learners. For more information about The Cedar School, please visit www.thecedarschool.org and follow TheCedarSchoolCT on Facebook and @cedarschoolct on Instagram.
