Elementary
School Program
The elementary
program serves grades K through 4 and is housed in Rankin Hall. The school
provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Guidance Counseling,
Speech/Language Therapy, and Audiology. Rankin Hall has a library,
computer lab, gym and cafeteria. The North Carolina Standard Course of
Study is used to instruct students in all areas.
Because of
the importance of language development and communcation skills among deaf
and hard of hearing students, language labs including reading/writing,
speech, and sign language instruction are also emphasized. In addition
to regular classroom instruction, teachers plan drama, art, music and library
classes.
Our after
school program is open to the residential and day students. The program
frequently works with local community services programs to provide opportunities
in a variety of settings. The students have the chance to learn
about pet
care with cats, visit local historical sites: participate in the Morganton
Recreation Department's sports programs (soccer, football, gymnastics and
dance); and attend captioned movies at local theaters. The students enjoy
bowling, ice skating, roller skating, swimming, dining in restaurants and
off campus picnics. We also have a therapeutic recreation/student development
department that plans events for after school hours.
Middle School
The middle
school program at NCSD is housed in Jeter Hall and serves students from
grades 6 through 8. The middle school program provides instruction
to students in a full curriculum which follows the North Carolina Standard
Course of Study. Academically gifted students have the opportunity
to take courses for part of the school day at the local public school in
Burke County.
High School
The high school program is housed in Hoey
Building and serves students from grades 9-12. The NCSD high school
program provides instruction to students in a full curriculum that follows
the NC standard course of study and a career/work program. Course
requirements match those identified by the NC Department of Instruction
as well as additnal electives
and courses in language arts. The high school program offers a vigorous and
challenging curriculum while giving students the diploma options of Career
Prep, College Tech Prep, College/University Prep and Occupational Course
of Study. The high school also provides students with opportunities
to gain marketable skills by increasing knowledge and employability in the
workforce. Extra-curricular activities include football, volleyball,
basketball, softball, and track. Students are also involved in clubs/activities
such as Student Body Government, Junior National Association for the Deaf,
and Close-Up.
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