1. What is a Community Day School?

A community day school is an educational placement option for students who need additional support and services to help them maintain in school.

2. Why is my child referred to attend a Community Day School?

Your child was referred because he/she was expelled from a comprehensive school campus or has a history of emotion/behavioral issues that affect his/her academic performance.

3. How will this help my child?

The School program has a rehabilitative focus, which means that there are support services in place to assist the student and their family. These services include:

1. Individual, group and family counseling to address the emotional/behavioral issues of the student
2. Case management services to provide linkage, support and follow through for the student at school and home.
3. Psycho-educational classes to teach students healthy ways of coping and managing their behavior.
4. Behavior management through a level system and token economy where students progress through levels as they become capable of managing their behavior.
5. Small class size for more individual attention and academic support

4. Will it affect my child’s academic progress/graduation?

Students will continue to participate in core curriculum classes and earn credits towards graduation.

5. What is expected of my child as he/she participates in this program?

Students are expected to participate in all aspects of the program, including the counseling program; maintain regular, timely attendance; and follow all school rules.

6. What is expected of me, as the parent/guardian?

Parents/Guardians are expected to attend school meetings with staff for progress reports; in some cases, family counseling appointments (if recommended); and support program rules and the rehabilitation process.

7. How long will my child be attending the Community Day School?

The length of enrollment will depend on the need and progress of the student.  Some students may be enrolled for one to two semesters and then transfer to a comprehensive school or other alternative campus; and some students may have more intensive needs that require enrollment until graduation. However, our goal is to transition students back to their primary campus once they have the skills to cope on larger campuses.