Question 1

How do I get more information about enrolling my child at St. Martin?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Pastor Tyler Walworth:

Phone: (816) 590-1692
Email: tyler.walworth@gmail.com(mailto:tyler.walworth@gmail.com)

We welcome you to make an appointment to observe the classroom environment, or even have your child come for a trial experience to ensure our school is the the best fit.

Question 2

What does it cost to attend St. Martin? Is there financial assistance available if needed?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the school directly for cost information. It is our pleasure to work with you for a personal solution to ensure your child can attend our school. We never want cost to prohibit your child's path to academic success. A full tuition grant is available to those who apply.

Question 3

Is St. Martin a true Bilingual-Bicultural school?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! St. Martin is a Bilingual-Bicultural school that caters to Deaf students. Our classroom is facilitated by a Deaf instructor and certified Interpreter/Intervener who ensure that your child receives quality education and support. Your child will have a safe and nurturing environment to learn and thrive, while building a strong language foundation in both ASL and English. At St. Martin, we value diversity and strive to provide an inclusive and customized learning experience for our students.

Question 4

Will my Deaf child interact with hearing children?

Accepted Answer

Yes! St. Martin is co-located with Emmanuel Lutheran School, a school for the hearing. Joint activities between the two schools include lunch, recess, chapel, art, gym, and STEAM to name a few.  St. Martin is unique in providing a Bilingual-Bicultural classroom while also offering strong integration with hearing children of the same age. All of the hearing students at Emmanuel Lutheran School take ASL classes from preschool - 8th grade. They strive to include our Deaf students and value learning their language and culture.

Question 5

I am a parent of a deaf child and would like to learn ASL, how can I pursue this?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations! This is an excellent step to take. There are so many opportunities for a hearing parent to learn ASL. Please reach out to our school for the current options. We offer weekly ASL classes taught by a Deaf professor at our school for parents and community members. We can also recommend many other resources to utilize as well. You will find many, along with a great team at St. Martin to help you along the way to becoming fluent in ASL.

Question 6

Does St. Martin have updated technology?  Do they teach students how to use computers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, St. Martin strives to teaches proficiency with technology. Each child has access to a Google Chromebook and iPad to develops skills in using these as learning tools. In addition to this, the classroom is equipped with the latest in interactive SmartBoard technology which is used daily.

Students also attend STEM class weekly and learn skills such as typing and how to make PowerPoint presentations!

Question 7

What grade levels do you teach at St. Martin?

Accepted Answer

St. Martin Lutheran school for the Deaf currently supports preschool through 8th grade. Please enquire further if you feel St. Martin is the best choice for your child as conditions are flexible.

Question 8

My child utilizes assistive hearing technology. Are they still able to attend St. Martin?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Here at St. Martin we believe the use of hearing technology is a personal decision. We have students who choose to use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants and others who prefer not to use any.

Our classroom is a voice-off ASL immersive environment however, students have opportunities to use listening and spoken language with their hearing peers as well.

Many parents experience misinformation from medical professionals discouraging them from allowing their child access to ASL in fear that this will hinder their spoken language development. This is a myth that has since been dispelled by researchers in the field. Our parents report that with the full access provided in our classroom, their children have improved in both ASL and spoken language development.

Question 9

Do St. Martin student's have the opportunity to go on field trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We love field trips and value the importance of exposing our students to as many hands on opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom as possible.

We have brought in tons of interactive learning opportunities including hatching chicks, watching a butterfly life cycle, planing flowers, and having guest speakers come in to present on special topics.

We also love to go out into the community and explore. We have been to the the pumpkin patch, the airport, a rabbit rescue, museums, and more!

Our small class size and excellent student teacher ratio allow us to take advantage of these special chances to grow and learn!

A Greeting from Diana Rice, Head Teacher at St Martin

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