High School: Ninth through Twelfth Grades

Nancy Heaney
Director of
RSD High School
and Speech Programs

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In kindergarten through 12th grades, instruction at RSD includes:

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies
• Mathematics, Science and Technology
• Social Studies
• Physical Education and Health
• Art and Music

RSD High School is where students in 9th through 12th grades experience the world on their own terms. A wide array of academic classes and electives, including technology and vocational classes, are offered, and students can take classes with their hearing student peers at other high schools or BOCES. The Work Experience Program helps RSD high school students to achieve a successful transition to the working world. Faculty work with parents also to prepare them for the opportunities they have after their students’ graduation. Overall, the high school experience at RSD is one of inclusion, challenge, and opportunity. Upon graduation students receive a New York State Regents diploma, a New York State high school diploma, or a diploma for completing their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

For assistance in applying to RSD, to arrange for a campus tour, or for general intake referral information, call 585-336-5839 (Voice/TTY), or e-mail: Info@RSDeaf.org.

About RSD

Rochester School for the Deaf is an inclusive, bilingual school where deaf and hard of hearing children and their families thrive in an extraordinarily rich Regents-level educational environment.

Since 1876, RSD—one of America’s premier private and tuition-free schools, has been successfully building futures for our students and their families.

Hallmarks of an RSD education include:

• New York State Regents-level educational programs;
• Direct communication through American Sign Language and English;
• Highly skilled teaching and support staff professionals;
• Inclusive, barrier-free approach to teaching and learning activities; and
• Support to students and their families through a wide array of accessible services.

RSD strives to go above and beyond all expectations to provide deaf and hard of hearing children and their families with a level of quality educational programs, support services and resources to effectively ensure a satisfying and successful kindergarten through 12th grade school experience.