Our Mission is as Unique
as Each of Our Students
We transform our students from self-doubters to self-champions.
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
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.
Dream(s) for the Future
Here is a poem made by the Chicago Campus. Students submitted their own dreams for the future and created this piece collectively. Click here to read their poem.
Consider A Gift From Your Donor Advised Fund
Donor Advised Funds are becoming an increasingly popular vehicle for charitable giving. Here are two ways to utilize them:
Recommend a Grant Now: If you have a Donor Advised Fund, you can create a grant recommendation from your fund using the link below. Simply start typing and select your fund provider name to begin the process.
Designate Remaining Funds After Your Lifetime: Should you wish to continue your support after your lifetime, you can name Hyde Park Day School (legally incorporated as the Leslie Shankman School Corporation) as a beneficiary of your account. Or you can designate that Hyde Park Day School receive a specified portion of the account value, leaving the remaining portion for your heirs. Check with your Financial Advisor to see if the tax benefits that come with a Donor Advised Fund may work for you.
Save the Date for the 2021 HPDS Virtual Gala!
Check out more information about our gala by clicking here!
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.
A Shoutout to the HPDS Community
Kudos to students and staff who continue to be mindful of the Covid -19 restrictions. Although this past year has been challenging, we were able to come together as a community to foster the best learning environment for our students.
COVID-19 Planning
The Hyde Park Day School Administrative Team, in concert with the Board of Directors for the Leslie Shankman School Corporation, and the COVID-19 Response Team have developed a re-entry strategy that is broad in its scope, specific in its applications, and flexible in its deployment. Teaching and learning at HPDS is at its best when teachers, students, and clinical staff can work as closely as possible. The COVID-19 Response Team has incorporated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health, National Association of Independent Schools, Independent School Association of the Central States, and public health experts to address what we must do to provide in-person instruction.