The full day school program offers a specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6-15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Under the direction of Dr. Casey Crnich, Executive Director, and a faculty of learning disability specialists, each student has access to:
Programs
Along with our full day school program we also offer additional programs for our students such as personal tutoring, summer programs and after school activities.
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Full Day School
- A comprehensive learning plan that links specific diagnostic information, with specialized instruction, modified curricula and other related services (e.g., occupational therapy, counseling, speech therapy).
- Intensive, one-to-one assistance using state-of-the-art materials and methods to address specific learning difficulties.
Summer School
Hyde Park Day School offers an intensive multi-sensory language arts and math program for students with learning disabilities, in 2nd through 8th grades. Students can enroll in either or both programs.
Use the button below to begin the online application process. If you are a new applicant, please click “I have not registered” in order to create an HPDS account. Current HPDS students will receive a registration form separately to fill out and do not need to complete an application.
Applications will not be considered until all required documents are received. We will notify you when we have received the completed application. Questions? Contact Jessie Phelan at [email protected].
Ready to Read
New this year, Hyde Park Day School’s Ready to Read Summer Program is designed for entering Kindergarten and 1st grade students who are not reading with ease.
Over 4 weeks, students will work with qualified teachers and clinicians to understand their learning profiles. At the program’s end, faculty will provide a comprehensive report detailing the student’s instructional level, and recommendations for future tutoring or classroom support.
Questions? Contact Jessie Phelan at [email protected].
Tutoring
Facilitated by the learning disability specialists, this program offers:
- Individualized tutoring to assist students in meeting the academic requirements of their school.
- Diagnostic teaching that will provide students and their families with immediate access to specialized educational assistance and understanding of the student’s learning strengths and areas for improvement.
- Identification of students who may need the services of the full day program.
Extracurricular Activities
HPDS offers multiple after school programs that run during the fall, winter, and spring. Each session is approximately 9-10 weeks. Our classes change each semester depending upon teacher availability and student interest. Past activities have included:
- Photography
- Yoga
- Cooking
- Jewelry making
- Guitar
- Open Gym
- Art Club
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