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The MKSD Middle School serves children in grades six through
eight through a day or residential
placement. The Middle School curriculum
complies with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and all students,
regardless of abilities, are exposed to the Standards through the IEP process.
Specialized programming is available to students with multiple disabilities.
All classes are taught by appropriately certified instructors who have
special training in working with Deaf students with multiple disabilities. The
program meets the distinctive needs of students by providing individualized
instruction through direct communication and a low student to adult ratio. Our residential
program for these students is unique, as it meets the needs of our students
with multiple disabilities within the regular residential program
The transition from elementary to middle school can be stressful
for students. Meeting the social and emotional needs of the young adolescent is
a core component of our Middle School philosophy. Students have the opportunity
to meet regularly with the Guidance Counselor, individually or in a small group.
These sessions focus on the development of interpersonal relationships and
appropriate social skills.
 Visit
our Middle School Activities Page
Visit
the Art Show
Lower
and Middle School Multicultural Folk Dance
Performing Arts Presentation
Katzenbach
Presents Peter Pan
Katzenbach
Presents The Enchantment of Beauty
Katzenbach
Presents A Christmas Carole
Students receive recognition for academic achievement and good
citizenship at monthly assemblies. Recognizing the success of a young adolescent
is an import part in their development of positive self-identity and self-esteem.
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Students receive the traditional academic offerings with a double
period for Language Arts. Middle School brings to the students the
introduction of Wood Shop and Home Economics. Students attend
special class programs in Deaf Culture, Library Instruction, Technology,
Visual and Performing Arts, and Gym. Students participated in the National
Science Foundation's Distance Learning Project for Deaf and
Hard-of-Hearing students.
Students participate in enrichment opportunities through the Katzenbach
Academically Talented Students Program (KATS). Speech and Language therapy,
Audiological services, and Adaptive Physical Education are offered as
related services. Students have the choice to join Student Council and a variety
of clubs during an in school activity period. Student participation in after school recreational
activities are coordinated and provided by the Middle School Residential
Program.
All 8th grade students participate in the state required assessments of
student achievement through the GEPA or the New Jersey Department of
Education's Alternative Assessment. All students are assessed
through the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). The SAT compares our
students with both the Deaf and Hearing population throughout the country.
The goal of the Middle School is to provide the students with a
challenging curriculum in an environment that meets their social,
emotional, and cultural needs while preparing them for their high school
experience.
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