Elementary School: Kindergarten through Fifth Grades

Denise Stappenbeck
Director of RSD
Elementary and
Middle School 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 Elementary School is where students in kindergarten through 5th grade receive engaging learning experiences in multi-age classroom settings. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs of all learners, with special emphasis in the areas of English Language Arts and American Sign Language. Younger students benefit from collaborating with older children who, in turn, benefit by modeling teachers in their roles as mentors. In this way, students can take initiative and responsibility toward becoming self-advocates in their education.

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.