Our Mission is as Unique
as Each of Our Students

At Hyde Park Day School (HPDS), our sole purpose is to help bright first through eighth grade students with learning disabilities reach their full potential. We believe students who receive the appropriate intervention can develop the skills necessary to keep pace in traditional classrooms. We achieve this by teaching our students how to leverage their significant strengths in areas that are difficult, and how to self-advocate for the tools that they need to be successful.

We transform our students from self-doubters to self-champions.

Our students regain self-confidence and courage, and no longer feel like they are the only ones in the classroom that “don’t get it”. This transformation opens new doors of possibility for students who have been stuck, frustrated, and discouraged; it is nothing short of amazing.

Hear about what makes HPDS unique in our new video

Our approach is what sets us apart.
It’s what makes our students successful.

Individualized Program

Individualized Program

Our students are not expected to adapt to standard instruction. Instead, we employ talented staff, state-of-the-art technology, and integrated services to develop deeply individualized academic programs.

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Research-Based

Research-Based

We constantly reference current industry-leading research and studies for ongoing guidance on curriculum and general life skill development, and our nimbleness allows us to make updates quickly.

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Success Attributes

Success Attributes

We evaluate each student’s self-awareness, pro-activity, perseverance, goal setting, use of support systems, and emotional coping strategies on an on-going basis to determine readiness for transition.

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Positive Culture

Positive Culture

We create a safe, nurturing environment that’s designed to foster self-esteem, confidence, and a genuine interest in learning for each student.

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HPDS Alumni

It warms our hearts when our alumni come back to serve as gala or graduation speakers and share their stories with us. All of our alumni can share updates about their lives with us here. We’d love to know how you’re doing!

Key Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

August 23, 2023 First Day of School
November 22-24, 2023 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 23, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024 Winter Break
January 8, 2024 First Day Back from Winter Break
March 25-29, 2024 Spring Break
June 5, 2024 Last Day of School

Calendar PDF

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Bellick Family Community Education Program

Thank you to all who joined us for Dr. Devin Kearn’s presentation earlier this month.  His presentation to the staff in the afternoon, and the community in the evening,  were both highly informative and well-received.

Seeing Words & Imagining the World: Understanding Word Recognition & Reading Comprehension with Dr. Devin Kearns

Online Gifts and Payments

We cannot thank you enough for the immediate and powerful impact your generous gifts make to our school. Online donations are handled securely through a third-party credit card processor. Donate through Paypal today.

Please note that transactions may appear on credit card statements under our legal name, the Leslie Shankman School Corporation.



 

                       

HPDS Spirit Wear Shop

Show your HPDS pride wherever you go! Visit our spirit wear shop to purchase HPDS clothing, tote bags, magnets, and more!

For more information, view this year’s invitation here.

“Thank you for giving her the tools to help her help herself in academics and in life.”