Schenck School, The

Schenck School, The

The Schenck School’s mission is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and to develop their rich potential. Founded by David Schenck in 1959, The Schenck School is widely regarded as one of the top schools for dyslexic students in the United States. Our strategy is the focused, accelerated remediation of dyslexia, and students typically are enrolled for two or three years before returning to a mainstream school. Unlike other schools, we celebrate when our students leave to further their education elsewhere.

We have 250 students enrolled in grades Kindergarten through sixth, with a five-to-one student-teacher ratio. Our highly trained faculty use research-based, multi-sensory teaching methods to help students achieve academic success. At the very heart of all we do at The Schenck School is the teaching of reading. Our students are here because they are not strong readers, and we address this challenge every day. Research shows that the most successful intervention for dyslexia is intensive instruction in phonics and phonemic awareness, and our use of the Orton-Gillingham Approach provides this intervention daily throughout all grades. Our reading curriculum also focus on comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, written expression, grammar, and spelling.

While reading and writing are central to our curriculum, The Schenck School offers a comprehensive educational program to help students develop intellectually and to prepare them to reenter mainstream schools successfully. Math concepts and skills are taught with manipulative-based programs that emphasize understanding processes while encouraging critical thinking and problem solving. The science curriculum encourages investigation, exploration, and observation. Teachers capture students’ natural interests and curiosity about the world around them through the study of the earth and its diverse regions, our solar system, plant and animal life, and the physical properties of matter and energy. The social studies curriculum helps students understand and value the connection between themselves and others in the community, the country, and the world, as well as understanding the historical context in which they live. In addition to the core subjects, students engage in art, music, technology, library, and physical education classes. The Schenck School has occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists on staff to work with students as needed.

Through the Parent Education Series and outplacement services, we help parents understand how to advocate for and support their children and guide them in selecting the right school destination after The Schenck School. Our active Alumni Association stays in touch with students and parents and offers different opportunities to return to the School for social and educational activities.

While at The Schenck School, students learn to advocate for themselves and to celebrate their dyslexia. They view themselves as smart, independent learners capable of great things. Our mascot is the Phoenix, and our motto is “Read, Rise, Fly.” At The Schenck School, we look forward to the day our students fly away, ready for the next stage in their educational journey.

Grades offered: Grades 5-8, Grades K-4

Special focus: Learning Differences

• 282 Mt. Paran Road, NW
• Atlanta GA 30327-4664
• office@schenck.org
• 404-252-2591
• https://www.schenck.org/