Howard County

Maryland School for the Deaf develops academic and social skills by providing educational, developmental and extracurricular activities. It operates elementary, middle and high school, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It provides education to the hearing impaired children up to the age 21. The school offers various subjects that include English, math, social studies, science, theater arts, physical education, life skills and technology exposition. The school also offers a range of vocational courses, such as computer literacy, graphic arts, masonry, woodworking, business education and job training center. In addition, the school offers after-school activities that include field trips, organization meetings, clubs, community projects, intramural games and tournaments. Maryland School for the Deaf was established in 1868 and is located in Frederick and Columbia, Md.

Founded in 2003, Sisters Academy of Baltimore is an independent Catholic middle school for girls that provides various related activities. Based in Baltimore, Md., the institute offers its students an array of programs that include small classes with individual attention, a faith-based approach, an extended school day, summer programs, consistent parental involvement and on-going support for graduates. The organization also has a rotating schedule in later afternoon that includes physical education, team sports, clubs and guided homework sessions.