High School ASL 1

This class is NOT on Outschool!  Enroll using this link:
https://www.homeschoolasl.com/small-group-classes

I offer ASL 1, 2, and 3 as well as elementary ASL.  They are all pre-recorded and self paced.  More information is available at the link above!  You can see the class format as well.  Students are able to upload video assignments and take quizzes on the site.  It earns students a high school credit for foreign language.  This allows students more flexible learning as there are no due dates and they can finish the class in as little or as much time as they want/need.

ASL 1:
Students will learn signs that will allow them to participate in basic signing conversations. This includes understanding the grammar and sentence structure of ASL, and over 200 signs to allow them to use the language effectively!  In addition to learning signs, students will learn the history of Deaf culture and etiquette when conversing with a Deaf person. There will be a Deaf guest who will share his/her experience and sign with the students.

ASL 2:
In ASL 2, students will build upon the skills they learned in ASL 1, by increasing their signing vocabulary; practicing their perceptive skills (seeing a sign and knowing what it means); and using their receptive skills with more "hands up" assignments.  Students will learn more about Deaf culture and the Deaf community through their homework. They will have the opportunity to converse with a Deaf person and hear about their personal experiences in the Deaf world!  

ASL 3:
In this ASL 3 course, students will be expected to put in the effort to learn above and beyond what is required for their second language credit. This course is designed for students who have an interest in ASL; either as a possible future career or just out of the love of learning it! The students will learn more signs to allow them to converse at a higher level and do more assignments where they get their hands up!

ASL is the third most used language in the US other than English, and its' popularity in colleges continues to rise. Many students find ASL easier to learn because they do not struggle with the accent/auditory of oral languages.  The upper level ASL classes give students 1 of 2 of the language credits needed to graduate high school.  The second language you take must be the same for both credits.  Eighth graders are allowed to count this course for their high school requirements as well.

If you have any questions, email me at homeschoolsignlanguage@gmail.com