- South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Student Life
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Student Life
There is so much to do and enjoy at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind! There are playgrounds, a running track, horse pastures, and even a bowling alley! There are fun activities during the school day and after the school day ends. We offer everything from fine arts to athletics!
Staff members adapt activities to meet the needs of each student, and everyone is encouraged to join in the fun. Students enjoy socializing with their peers and develop lasting friendships.
Both day and residential students are welcome to participate in all of the programs. However, parent-provided transportation is required for day students who wish to participate in the after-school program.
Activities include:
- Fine arts classes
- Athletics and physical activities
- Clubs and organizations
- Recreational and leisure time interests
- Independent living skills development
- Character education programs
- Library visits
- Homework assistance
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Clubs and Leadership Opportunities
Students develop good character, leadership skills, and lasting friendships through a variety of clubs and organizations.
School for the Blind clubs and organizations include:
- Do Good - Feel Good Club
- Leo Club (a Lions club for students)
- Boy Scouts
- Math Cadets
- Honor Society
- Student Council
- Chorus
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Fine Arts
The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is rated an advanced school by the SC Arts in the Basic Curriculum Project. We offer a comprehensive program with arts classes during the school day and the after-school program.
Fine arts programs include:
Visual Arts: Drawing, painting, studio art, print making, 2D design, 3D design, and photography
Music: Performance choir, music history, instrumental music, keyboard, guitar, and steel drums
Dance: Hip-hop, jazz, ballet, yoga, and tap are offered with the assistance of a local dance company
Drama: Yearly theater production -
Sports
Sportsmanship and teamwork are stressed in our athletic programs. Some of our students’ favorite sports include:
Goalball: Created for athletes who are blind or visually impaired, goalball is played on a court slightly smaller than a basketball court. All of the players wear blindfolds so that no one will have a visual advantage. The players hurl a ball with a bell in it along the court floor as they attempt to roll it toward the other team’s baseline and score a goal.Our girls and boys goalball teams compete with other Schools for the Blind in the United States Association for Blind Athletes as well as Eastern Association for the Blind tournaments.
Track and Field: Track and field are adapted to meet the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Track athletes team up with guide runners who use tethers to assist athletes who are blind or have little vision. If a track athlete has some vision, he may follow a guide runner wearing an easily seen colored shirt or run alongside the guide runner. Relay runners compete using audible cues from their teammates.Shot put and discus athletes orient themselves using tactile throwing boundaries. Long jumpers and high jumpers may benefit from callers who call out location, counting steps, or the placement of brightly colored visual cues along the competition pathway.
The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind completes in the SC Region I Class A Conference, Mason-Dixon Tournament, and USA Deaf Track and Field.
Cheerleading: Our cheerleaders rev up the fans at all of our varsity football and basketball games. The varsity football cheer team season is August through October, and the basketball cheer season is November through February.Additional Sports Opportunities: School for the Blind students have the opportunity to try out for basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. Team manager and assistant positions also offer good opportunities for School for the Blind students.