COVID-19
What instructional delivery method will Cedar Tree Academy use?
How do I know what my child’s schedule will be?
What changes should I expect to see at Cedar Tree Academy?
What steps have been taken to ensure that my child is safe?
Are the students required to wear a mask?
Will technological devices be assigned to my child to be used when they are not at school?
Can my child bring a water bottle to school?
Will my child share school supplies?
Who will decide if/when Cedar Tree will be open/closed in response to COVID-19?
What steps will Cedar Tree Academy take if a staff member, student, parent/guardian contracts COVID-19?
Enrollment
How do I enroll my child at Cedar Tree Academy?
Who can attend Cedar Tree Academy?
Cedar Tree Academy is a free, open-enrollment, public school for all District of Columbia residents.
What is the age requirement for Cedar Tree Academy students?
What happens if there are not enough available spaces to admit all students that apply to Cedar Tree?
Your child will be entered in a lottery that will determine the order in which seats are offered. Your child will receive preference in the lottery if they have a sibling who is currently enrolled at Cedar Tree. Students who apply for a seat after the lottery takes place will be added to the wait list on a first-come-first-served basis. To increase your child’s probability of attending Cedar Tree, we recommend ranking Cedar Tree as your number 1 choice.
What documentation is required once my child is offered a seat at Cedar Tree Academy?
If my child is returning to Cedar Tree, what documents must I provide during the re-enrollment process?
To re-enroll your child at Cedar Tree, you will need to provide proof of DC residency, a signed residency verification form (which will be completed at Cedar Tree), and oral and physical health certificates for your child.
Careers
How do I apply to Cedar Tree Academy?
What are the requirements to teach at Cedar Tree Academy?
The minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree.
What Professional Development is available at Cedar Tree Academy?
Cedar Tree Academy offers ongoing professional development for all our staff. This includes coaching from our instructional team as well as outside vendors. We encourage in-house and outside professional development.