Many of the students complete a standard Virginia high school course of studies leading to a traditional high school diploma, while others obtain a certificate of completion in their chosen educational program. The students' IEP guide their educational experiences.
Individuals can make valuable contributions to our society.
Recognizing the unique needs of children with disabilities, individual education plans are designed and implemented to develop the academic, social, physical, and emotional skills of each student. We believe that the students' learning is facilitated by interaction with non-disabled students. Thus, students participate in public school mainstreaming or inclusion programs, community-based instruction, athletic competition, fieldtrips, and other special activities. The Communication policy endorses the philosophy of Total Communication. Therefore, the school allows the teacher freedom to move along the continuum between ASL and English in whatever manner meets the communication needs of the students.