School schedule
A day at Cedar Roots
Interactive timeline
Walk through the day
8:30–8:50
Arrive & settle
Front entrance and learning commons
Students arrive to a calm, welcoming start. Breakfast is available for anyone who wants it, and phones go into personal lockers for the day.
- Breakfast table open to all students
- Phone lockers by each advisory room
- Quiet room open for students who need a slower start
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8:30–8:50
Arrive & settle
Front entrance and learning commons
Students arrive to a calm, welcoming start. Breakfast is available for anyone who wants it, and phones go into personal lockers for the day.
- Breakfast table open to all students
- Phone lockers by each advisory room
- Quiet room open for students who need a slower start
Weekly rhythm
Every week has a shape
Mon
Regular day
Four learning blocks, advisory and lunch clubs.
Tue
Regular day
Four learning blocks; after-school athletics and arts.
Wed
Field-studies day
Morning blocks, then an extended afternoon in the field.
Thu
Regular day
Four learning blocks; evening community workshops (proposed).
Fri
Flex & Inquiry
Block 4 becomes a flexible block for inquiry projects, extra help or workshops.
At a glance
Proposed bell schedule
| Time | Regular day | Field-studies day |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 | Arrive & settle | Arrive & settle |
| 8:50 | Grove advisory | Grove advisory |
| 9:10 | Block 1 | Block 1 |
| 10:30 | Break | Break |
| 10:45 | Block 2 | Block 2 |
| 12:05 | Lunch & clubs | Lunch & clubs |
| 12:50 | Block 3 | Field studies |
| 2:10 | Block 4 | Field studies (continued) |
| 3:00 | (Block 4 continues) | Return & reflect |
| 3:30 | After school | After school |
The school year
Seasons of learning
01 · September
Welcome season
Orientation days outdoors, new advisory groups, and every student sets goals for the year.
02 · Fall · Semester 1
Forest and stream season
Field studies focus on forest plots and stream monitoring. Student-led conferences in November.
03 · Late January
Semester showcase
Students share portfolios and projects with families and the community before the new semester.
04 · Winter
Studio and stage season
Indoor-focused projects, winter athletics, and arts productions in the performance space.
05 · Spring · Semester 2
Garden and shoreline season
Planting begins, shoreline studies and outdoor leadership trips. Student-led conferences in April.
06 · June
Celebration of learning
Grade 12 capstone presentations, a community celebration, and graduation.