Our Mission is as Unique
as Each of Our Students
We transform our students from self-doubters to self-champions.
Our approach is what sets us apart.
It’s what makes our students successful.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s What Distance Learning Looks Like
Please enjoy this video of our HPDS students and staff getting their spirit on! We’re proud of our HPDS community for embracing this new way of teaching and learning.
HPDS Gala Going Online!
Thank you to all the HPDS parents, alumni families, Board members, staff and friends who supported our 20th Anniversary Annual Gala this past weekend. Although this was not how we had originally envisioned our gala, we felt the support of our community in so many ways! We could not have made this event a success without the dedication and support of our wonderful HPDS community. Thanks to your combined efforts the event brought in over $200,000 for the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund.
Alumni Reunion Postponed
Make a Gift Today
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.
Sports and Potluck Night!
Here are a few selections of photos taken by our student photographers at the recent Northfield Campus Potluck & Dodgeball Game. Great job, photogs!
COVID-19 Update
HPDS is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We are currently closed and will remain so until it is deemed safe to re-open. We would like to send a shout out to our teachers and staff for ramping up our distance learning program on short notice and continuing to provide quality instruction to our students during this time. Together, as a community, we will get through this challenging time. Until then, please stay safe and healthy at home.