Educational Enrichment

List of 5 items.

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  Dance

  Lexington is unique in offering a dance program for students in preschool through high school. The dance program provides students with a safe place for expressing ideas and feelings via movement. Dancing helps to develop muscle tone, improve balance and coordination, and promote greater flexibility. Dance gives students an outlet for creativity, while also teaching them how to focus and follow directions. Students are empowered through the process of dance-making.

   

  Lexington’s dance classes are taught by a certified dance teacher. Our dance studio includes mirrored walls for visual feedback. A wooden dance floor and a sound system with a strong bass range give feedback via vibrations so students can coordinate their movements with music. A student dance show is presented at the end of the school year.
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  Library

  Lexington’s library is an important resource for student literacy. Our collection includes print and e-books, as well as access to on-line resources. Students and faculty use the library’s collection for both class assignments and individual reading enjoyment. The library includes computer work stations, group and individual reading areas, and space for small group meetings.  With the support of our Parent Staff Association (PSA), Lexington hosts an annual book fair to encourage reading. 
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  Physical Education

  Lexington’s physical education program helps students develop coordination, balance and strength. Participation in physical education provides students with the knowledge and skills to participate in a variety of recreational and organized sports. Through participation in physical education classes, we hope that students learn the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and incorporating physical activity into their daily lives.

   

  All students are required to participate in physical education classes. High school students are required to earn the equivalent of two units of credit in physical education to be eligible for a diploma. 
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  TV Studio

  Lexington’s TV studio provides students with hands-on training in media production and digital arts. The curriculum includes pre-production skills, studio floor and control room operations, and post-production editing and mixing. Pre-recorded student broadcasts may be viewed throughout the school on hallway monitors.
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  Visual Arts

  Lexington School for the Deaf recognizes that playful and creative classroom explorations through the arts are critical to early childhood learning. Our preschool art program helps to stimulate and establish the wide sensory foundation required for a successful education.

   

  During elementary and middle school, the curriculum includes exercises that promote artistic skills, exploration, and creativity. In high school, the curriculum includes the study of art mediums, from ancient to contemporary. Experiences in drawing, painting, and sculpting provide a sense of achievement and an outlet for creative expression.