Behavior Management

Trust Levels:  The Cedar Ridge program functions on a system of levels which we designate as 'trust' levels, a reflection of the student's trust in themselves, the trust of their peers, and the trust of the program staff.  Levels range from 0 to 900 in increments of 100.  New students begin in the middle at level 400 and can advance to level 500 as soon as they have mastered a small student manual.  They can move up or down, depending on behavior and attitude.  The higher the students level, the more privileges the student has.

Point Card:  A daily point card is used to track behaviors for all students at level 500 and below.

Daily Rating Sheet:  At level 600 the point card is discontinued and target behaviors are tracked on a daily rating sheet.

Trust Level Advancement:  In order to advance through the levels, each student achieves support by their peers, their residential staff, their teachers, and their therapist.  A student may request consideration for advancement after at least one month on the current level.  Their point average must first support their advancement.