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Robinson Community Learning Center (formerly The Academy at Robinson, Traditional Magnet)
Robinson Community Learning Center

1156 4th Avenue
Akron OH 44306
330/761-2785; Fax: 330/761-5566

Grades: K-5
Colors: Red, White and Blue
Mascot: Eagle
Average Class Size: 18.63 – Average Enrollment: 293
School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Principal: Linda Green
What makes the Robinson CLC special?
  • The new Robinson Community Learning Center opens August 27, 2008.
  • The Robinson CLC has a comprehensive Title 1 Schoolwide program. The school boasts more than 200 computers and a 30-station computer lab.
  • The Robinson CLC benefits from a parent educator, three Reading Recovery teachers, active field participation students from Kent State University and The University of Akron, a research project with KSU, Reading Is Fundamental, extensive parent involvement and volunteer programs, an Intervention Assistance Team, extended-day enrichment and intervention programs at each grade level, three Title 1 tutors providing intervention, student planners in grades 2-5, a TEAM/intervention study room, Geauga Lake trips, Book-It and 100 Book Challenge reading programs, Scholastic Reading Counts, and a caring and dedicated staff.
  • Caring and dedicated staff are trained in cooperative learning, using technology and team-building skills.
  • The students wear uniforms
  • The Robinson CLC received a $30,000 OhioReads continuation grant.
  • Robinson CLC students can participate in the Flying Eagles Club and SOAR (Students Obtaining Achievement in Reading), Reading Is Fundamental, Choices/Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Butch Reynolds program, Nike PE2GO program, honor roll banquet (Carousel Dinner Theatre), DARE, Family Night, Harvest Festival, Grandparents' Day, and COSI.
  • Teachers have an average of 16 years of experience, and 69% hold a master's degree or higher.

History

  • Original building opened in 1912
  • Additions in 1916, 1924 and 1985
  • Decommissioned in 1979; reopened in 1980
  • Renamed in honor of Henry Robinson
  • Henry Robinson was a pioneer manufacturer of clay products, banker, civic leader and one of the original benefactors of Akron City Hospital. Robinson opened in 1912 and was decommissioned in 1979. The building reopened in 1980 as the result of a federal court suit filed by parents. Students from Fraunfelter were reassigned to Robinson with the subsequent closing of Fraunfelter School. The building was almost completely remodeled, and additional land was purchased to enlarge the playground.
  • Groundbreaking for new building on March 2, 2007; dedication ceremony on September 4, 2008; classes start in new building on August 27, 2008

Directions

  • Left on Broadway to Perkins
  • Right on Perkins to Route 8 South
  • Right on Route 8 South to I-76 East
  • Follow I-76 East to the Kelly Ave./Arlington St. exit
  • Exit toward Kelly Ave. to 5th Ave.
  • Right on 5th Ave. to Chittenden St.
  • Right on Chittenden St. to 4th Ave.
  • Right on 4th Ave. to school

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Administration Building, 70 N. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308-1911, 330/761-1661, fax 330/761-3225
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