School for the Deaf Kindergarten - Grade 5 Overview
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Through our nationally-recognized Whole Child Initiative, the School for the Deaf strives to ensure that each child is:
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Challenged academically and prepared for success in college and/or employment
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Engaged by staying connected to the school and broader community
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Supported socially and emotionally by caring, qualified adults
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Healthy by learning about and practicing a healthy lifestyle
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Safe and secure by learning in a physically and emotionally safe environment.
Academics
Educational programs are tailored to meet the needs of each student. Small classes encourage a focus on individual needs and promote positive faculty-student interaction.
The Elementary School’s curriculum includes:
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Writing paragraphs on topic
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Solving math equations and problems, including elementary geometry
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The scientific process, the states of matter and life science applications
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Social studies, including geography, SC and world history
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Reading comprehension skills including compare and contrast, fact vs. opinion and identifying story elements
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American Sign Language
Teachers follow state standards and use state-adopted textbooks. |
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