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We
provide free public education for children from
birth through age 21 who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
reside in Maryland, and meet the MSD admissions
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Maryland
High School Diplomas and MSD Diplomas are awarded
to graduating seniors who meet course/testing requirements.
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All
MSD programs are fully accredited by the Middle
States Assocation of Colleges and Schools. |
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Children
and youth from out-of-state who are Deaf and Hard
of Hearing who meet the MSD admissions criteria
may attend our program by paying tuition. |
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For
students with additional needs, we provide specialized
resources with the goal of positive academic, social,
and emotional growth. |
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We
have campuses in Frederick (pre-school through twelfth
grade) and Columbia (pre-school through eighth grade).
At both we have residential facilites, although
the Columbia Campus population is primarily day
students. |
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Health
Centers on each campus are open 24 hours a day when
students are in residence for the treatment of minor
injuries and illnesses. |
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Bus
transportation is provided throughout the state,
stopping in the home area of each child. Residential
students go home on Fridays and return to the campus
Sundays. |
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MSD
is governed by a nineteen-member Board of Trustees
appointed by the Governor and approved by the
Maryland Senate. The school is primarily supported
by state funds.
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