DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB)

The Deaf Middle School at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB), located in historic St. Augustine, serves as a specialized educational environment dedicated to meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. As part of a state-funded residential school system, the campus provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates rigorous classroom instruction with the use of American Sign Language (ASL) and English, ensuring full communication accessibility. By fostering a bilingual-bicultural philosophy, the school empowers students to develop strong self-advocacy skills while engaging in a supportive community where their language and identity are prioritized.

Beyond traditional academics, the Middle School program at FSDB emphasizes holistic development, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities that might not be as readily accessible in a mainstream setting. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of educators, audiologists, and specialists who work collaboratively to minimize communication barriers. By bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, the school prepares its students for a smooth transition into high school and adulthood, ensuring they are equipped with both the academic foundation and the social confidence necessary to navigate the world.