Hamlin Robinson School serves students in grades 1-8.

While many students at HRS have a formal diagnosis of dyslexia, one is not required. Your student may benefit from our comprehensive educational program if they:

• Are receiving academic support services in reading, writing, and/or math through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Service Plan, or a school’s push-in or pull-out program
• Are not acquiring reading and writing skills as anticipated or at the same pace as their peers

Our specialized multisensory program supports successful learning for students with a range of language-based learning differences.

HRS enrolls students whose primary area of need is language. Some students may also have co-occurring attentional challenges—research indicates that about 30% of children with dyslexia also have ADHD. The structure and explicit nature of our program supports these learning needs and, in order to be effective, our students must be able to engage and access the curriculum alongside peers in a classroom-based model. HRS does not provide 1:1 instruction or small group pull-out support for regulation or academic intervention.

Our admissions team welcomes the opportunity to learn more about a student's specific learning profile, strengths, and challenges to explore whether HRS may be an appropriate fit.

Many students at HRS are considered twice exceptional (2e)—intellectually gifted learners who also have a learning difference (such as dyslexia). Like all students, 2e learners think and process information differently. 2e students often thrive at HRS when their primary diagnosis is dyslexia or a language-based learning difference, though we acknowledge that each student is unique and many factors go into determining the best school environment for a student. Our admissions team would welcome connecting to hear more about a student, their learning profile, and goals for the student in considering if our program may be an appropriate fit for the student.

HRS enrolls students whose primary area of need is literacy. Our expertise and resources are dedicated to supporting students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences in a classroom setting. HRS is not structured to provide 1:1 intervention for academics, social skills, behavior, or emotional regulation.

Our admissions team welcomes the opportunity to learn more about a student's unique learning profile to discuss whether HRS could be a wholly supportive environment for them.

Hamlin Robinson School has a split schedule.

Lower School Hours
Monday - Friday 8:10am - 2:55pm

Middle School Hours
Monday - Friday 8:15am - 3:05pm

We offer after care options extending to 6:00pm.

HRS Learning Center Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm 
Saturdays 8:00am - 1:00pm

HRS Front Office Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

If your student will be absent from school, a parent/guardian should contact the Front Office at 206.763.1167.

Step 1: Fill out the inquiry form to get the admissions process started. Learn more here.

Inquiry Form

Our classroom teachers have teaching certificates, college, or master's degrees in education. In addition, all language arts teachers are required to have advanced training in a multi-sensory, structured, sequential approach to language instruction.

HRS faculty regularly engage in professional development programs that are strongly focused on exploration of all avenues of education for students with language-based learning differences.

We believe that homework should be a time when students are able to practice skills learned in the classroom. Our goal is for homework to offer an opportunity for students to work independently and take responsibility throughout their academic career. We encourage communication with teachers surrounding any homework issues.

Student achievement is assessed in many ways. Teacher observations, standardized testing, and periodic quizzes and tests across disciplines are just a few tools for evaluation.

Progress reports are completed three times per year, and conferences are scheduled three times as well. Parents can request a conference at any time to discuss their child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Every situation is unique, and our goal is to meet the individual needs of each student. The progression of instruction at Hamlin Robinson School continually strengthens student skills while continuing to appropriately challenge and satisfy natural intellectual curiosity.

Most of our students stay through 8^th grade, benefiting from the comprehensive curriculum and final year focused on high school preparation and transition.

Hamlin Robinson School works closely with families and students as they prepare for the transition into high school. Students matriculate to a wide range of educational institutions, including both public and independent schools, after graduating from Hamlin Robinson School.

Learn more about high school transition here. 

Yes! HRS offers after care in addition to a variety of after-school activities. Options change quarterly and have included:

• LEGO Robotics
• Drawing
• Cross Country
• Chess Club
• Martial Arts
• Track and Field

Learn more here.

In partnership with our bus service provider, Zum, HRS offers morning and afternoon bus service on routes throughout the Seattle area at an additional cost. Bus service reduces traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up. Learn more on the Transportation page.

Yes! Through the HRS Learning Center, families can access resources and services even if they do not have a student enrolled at HRS. Core services like tutoring, speech therapy, and specialized screenings are available, but so are traditional learning opportunities like the HRS Summer Academy, a month-long Slingerland® summer class focused on reading, writing, and language skills. Visit the Learning Center webpage to see the programs, resources, and services that are currently available.