Student Life
FSDB students are able to enjoy independence and experience a wide range of opportunities within the safety and security of a beautiful 80+ acre campus, where they can learn, live and play.
![Girl dribbling basketball past a defender.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_4975fe8c02aa41b89888aa8eae6fdb13~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_36,w_3000,h_1928/fill/w_456,h_293,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Athletics_Girls_Basketball.jpg)
![FSDB Cheerleader lifted in air during fo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_07ca4c872fd0425cac0bf1976926c282~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_3,w_714,h_959/fill/w_260,h_349,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/527372_07ca4c872fd0425cac0bf1976926c282~mv2.jpg)
![FSDB Girls Goalball team holding championship trophy.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_25fd8b071e4e417d955980eb8bb1172a~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_511,y_653,w_1810,h_1252/fill/w_441,h_305,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Athletics_Girls_Goalball_Champions.jpg)
![FSDB Football player running with the ball.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_f2e8d86d8be9461583a203d22612f1c1~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_763,y_0,w_1473,h_2000/fill/w_263,h_357,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Athletics_Football.jpg)
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Athletic National
Championships
![FSDB Blind Elementary students performing on stage.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_a1d499f8d44c438d8494240cb3ea06a2~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_168,y_0,w_2665,h_2000/fill/w_108,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/FSDB_Blind_Elementary_Theatre.jpg)
![FSDB Outta Sight band performing on stage.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_722bc11a7b8040a9978012d948b97553~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_870,h_667/fill/w_121,h_93,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/527372_722bc11a7b8040a9978012d948b97553~mv2.jpg)
![FSDB_Dance_Troupe_West-Side-Story_2022-106.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_8c8cd058261c4b35a28d970d90e4ec18~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_159,w_8624,h_5591/fill/w_122,h_79,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/FSDB_Dance_Troupe_West-Side-Story_2022-106.jpg)
PERFORMING ARTS
FSDB offers dynamic and comprehensive programs in the performing arts. The range of opportunities available means that every student talent finds a place for expression. Students have the opportunity to participate, develop, and refine their knowledge and skills in dance, drama, instrumental and vocal music, and theatre arts.
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Performing Arts
Programs
![Deaf middle school girls playing a board game in the dorm.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_3f32fc3e5e294770884b1be01d0f3140~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/527372_3f32fc3e5e294770884b1be01d0f3140~mv2.jpg)
BOARDING Services
The FSDB Boarding Services program provides a homelike environment, free of charge for enrolled Florida students. Beginning with the youngest students at age five and continuing to adult students up to age 21, the Boarding Program focuses on teaching life skills essential for successful transition to the adult world of independent living, employment, postsecondary training, and community involvement.
School-based Clubs & activities
Apart from the athletics and recreation programs, FSDB students have a wide variety of choices for participation in school-based clubs and activities.
![Deaf Golf Camp](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_afe67479f2b54033acf4e5732a2748d7~mv2_d_2500_1667_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_67,y_0,w_2366,h_1667/fill/w_106,h_75,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Deaf%20Golf%20Camp.jpg)
![FSDB Blind Ski Club in Colorado](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_7d7214a726b84a99a399ebd89a79a20d~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_111,y_0,w_809,h_571/fill/w_107,h_76,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/527372_7d7214a726b84a99a399ebd89a79a20d~mv2.jpg)
![FSDB students in front of Supreme Court](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_2f3632e1abb848a785c970d360f95e74~mv2_d_1875_2500_s_2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_354,w_1875,h_1806/fill/w_103,h_99,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/527372_2f3632e1abb848a785c970d360f95e74~mv2_d_1875_2500_s_2.jpg)
![FSDB Deaf Elementary Safety Patrol](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/527372_32382d13be744a52bf3ec1acf7f0355e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_102,h_53,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/527372_32382d13be744a52bf3ec1acf7f0355e~mv2.jpg)
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Academic Bowl
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Blind Ski Club
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Braille Challenge
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Chess Club
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Close Up
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Deaf Golf Camp
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Family Reading Nights
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Girl Scouts
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Junior NAD
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Math Counts
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Outdoor Club
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Robotics Club
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Safety Patrol
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Science Fair
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SkillsUSA
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Young Life