Jean Massieu School of the Deaf is a public school in Millcreek, UT, specializing in bilingual ASL/English education for deaf students.
The Jean Massieu School of the Deaf (JMS) offers a fully accessible learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, spanning preschool through post-high school. Founded by the local Deaf community, JMS utilizes a bilingual approach to ensure proficiency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Preschool options include ASL/English bilingual classrooms or Listening and Spoken Language classrooms tailored to individual developmental needs.
Following Utah Core Standards, the curriculum integrates advanced technology with culturally supportive learning, centering on Deaf culture, identity, and social development. All programming is driven by each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan. Comprehensive specialty services available through the IEP team include audiology, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, nursing, psychology, and social work.
As a public charter school, tuition is free for eligible students. Located in Millcreek, the campus provides access to statewide extracurricular activities specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing students.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | Free (public school) |
| Grades Offered | 3-22 |
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