Welcome to our Web site for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program!
The program for deaf and hard of hearing students in grades 6, 7, and 8 at Lance Middle School utilizes the services of a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, certified educational interpreters, a speech-language therapist, and an educational audiologist. Guidance counseling, social work services and psychological services are also available on-site for the entire student population.
We, in this program, believe that our students:
- are entitled to communication in the sign/speech mode with which they are most comfortable, and which is presented in a clear and effective manner.
- deserve equal access to academics, electives, extra-curricular activities and school organizations in which they are interested.
- have the right to learn and be respected in a positive school climate.
- must develop the skills necessary to problem solve and find answers in a technological society.
- provide the motivation for building a sign language base with hearing peers, thus permitting friendships and classroom interactions which do not require an interpreter.
This page is maintained by Natalie Casper.
You may direct any questions, comments or suggestions to: ncasper@kusd.edu