Special Education and Pupil Services


Community Day School


Name Title Phone Area of Responsibility
Wendy Vaughn Platt Principal (619) 588-3296 Administration of program; instructional program development and implementation, supervise CDS staff; monitor students progress, professional development, budget development, parent contacts.
Kelley Bates Area Coordinator (619) 588-3297 Principal designee, collaborate in meetings with teachers; program adjustments; STAR coordinator, Special Education responsibilities.
Jacqui Small New Alternatives Program Manager (619) 588-3653 Responsible for overall operations of program; hiring and training of New Alternative Support staff; Liaison between program staff, students, parents, District personnel, and community.
Mary Cooper Secretary II (619) 588-3296 or
(619) 588-3297
Enrollment of students in Community Day School, Office Manager role for CDS staff classroom needs, parent contacts in office and telephone.
Guillermo Gomez-Farias Teacher (619) 593-5211 Instructional planning, classroom management, monitor student progress, grade reports, communication with parents.s
Adam Klarlsgodlt Teacher (619) 401-5210 Instructional planning, classroom management, monitor student progress, grade reports, communication with parents.
Jennifer Knopov Teacher (619) 593-5211 Instructional planning, classroom management, monitor student progress, grade reports, communication with parents.

The Community Day School is an alternative school consisting of four classrooms located at the District office. Up to sixty students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade who have not been successful at comprehensive middle school sites attend the Community Day School program. Smaller class size allows for intensive instruction using the core, alternative core, or supplemental curriculum based on student needs. Additionally, students participate in social group, individual counseling, and daily recreational activities. The goal of Community Day School is to provide students the level of support they need in order to be successful both academically and behaviorally so that they can return to a comprehensive middle school or high school campus.

The philosophy at Community Day School is to assist each student in reaching his or her full potential. Teachers are available to provide assistance with academics, study-skills and test-taking techniques, scheduling, and career exploration. At Community Day School, we develop skilled communicators and problem solvers who are responsible, educated contributors to society.

Click here for Community Day School Web Page http://www.cajonvalley.net/community/

 

Office Information
Office Phone: (619) 588-3296 or 588-3297
Fax Number: (619) 588-3168
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Street Address: Cajon Valley Union School District
Community Day School
740 E. Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address: Cajon Valley Union School District
Community Day School
P.O. Box 1007
El Cajon, CA 92022-1007