| Hamlin Robinson School | |
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| Address | |
| 1700 E Union St Capitol Hill Seattle, Washington, 98112 USA520. |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1983 |
| Locale | Urban |
| Faculty | 18 |
| Grades | 1-8 |
| Number of students | 124 |
| Accreditation(s) | Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools, Northwest Association of Accredited Schools |
| Tuition | $15,600-$16,995(2010-2011) |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Website | www.hamlinrobinson.org |
The Hamlin Robinson School is an independent school in Seattle offering a specialized program specifically for students with dyslexia and related language difficulties. The school was founded in 1983.
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HRS provides a multi-sensory language approach, a full academic curriculum, and a positive learning environment. Hamlin Robinson School strives for students to discover the joy of learning, build positive self-esteem, explore creative potential, and acquire specific language skills necessary for success.
For over 27 years the Hamlin Robinson School has been the only school in Washington that specializes in a program specifically for children with dyslexia and other language-related learning issues. In 1991 HRS was accredited by the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
The school was founded in 1983 by the Slingerland Institute for Literacy and the Robinson family, in memory of Hamlin Robinson, the first board chair of the Slingerland Institute for Literacy. The school has been operating independently since the fall of 1986.
The school has grown from its first class of eleven children to a student body of over 150 in first through eighth grade. Nearly 1000 students have attended Hamlin Robinson since its doors opened in 1983.
On May 5, 2010, the Seattle School Board approved the lease of the TT Minor building to the Hamlin Robinson School. With the TT Minor site, Hamlin Robinson’s vision is to leverage the proven strengths and transformational qualities of the school to build a multi-dimensional program which includes four distinct components:
The morning assembly fosters a sense of community by bringing the entire school together to sing songs, share announcements and acknowledge birthdays and other special events. The Question of the Day encourages students to practice oral language skills, public speaking, being a respectful audience and respecting their peers. Following the morning assembly, students move into the morning language arts block. Here teachers focus primarily on written language and reading. The reading period is structured so that each child is placed with age appropriate peers working at a similar level.
Students at Hamlin Robinson participate in a range of activities and opportunities outside the traditional classroom experience. Through Choir, Student Council, sports and after-school programs, children enjoy social time with one another, learn new skills, and gain experience in leadership and group roles.