American Sign Language 1
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: The first and foremost goal of language teaching is to bring a person unable to communicate in ASL to a basic level of communicative competency. The curriculum and the lessons are designed to help the class and the program meet the five areas of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Units 1-6 comprise several kinds of lessons: Conversational (functional), Skill Building, Deaf Cultural Experiences, and Review. Conversation (function) lessons introduce vocabulary and ASL gloss structures. Skill lessons focus on introducing numbers, vocabulary, fingerspelling, spatial elements, classifiers, and other supporting skills. Cultural lessons focus on behaviors that enable students to act in linguistically and socially acceptable ways. Unit 3 and 6 focuses on building narrative skills to prepare students to tell a story about their family and childhood.
This course is designed for the beginner in American Sign Language. Skills covered will be fingerspelling, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary. The student will gain greater knowledge through Deaf social opportunities, meeting one-on-one with a Deaf person, and learning about Deaf history. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 7th – 12th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Student Workbook - Signing Naturally Units 1-6, copyright 2008.
ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5. 12-month video library access included with the purchase of every set.
Dawn Sign Press Publishing at: www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-1-6-student-set
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold
loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need
these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: The first and foremost goal of language teaching is to bring a person unable to communicate in ASL to a basic level of communicative competency. The curriculum and the lessons are designed to help the class and the program meet the five areas of Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Units 1-6 comprise several kinds of lessons: Conversational (functional), Skill Building, Deaf Cultural Experiences, and Review. Conversation (function) lessons introduce vocabulary and ASL gloss structures. Skill lessons focus on introducing numbers, vocabulary, fingerspelling, spatial elements, classifiers, and other supporting skills. Cultural lessons focus on behaviors that enable students to act in linguistically and socially acceptable ways. Unit 3 and 6 focuses on building narrative skills to prepare students to tell a story about their family and childhood.
This course is designed for the beginner in American Sign Language. Skills covered will be fingerspelling, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary. The student will gain greater knowledge through Deaf social opportunities, meeting one-on-one with a Deaf person, and learning about Deaf history. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 7th – 12th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Student Workbook - Signing Naturally Units 1-6, copyright 2008.
ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5. 12-month video library access included with the purchase of every set.
Dawn Sign Press Publishing at: www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-1-6-student-set
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold
loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need
these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
American Sign Language 2
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: Meaningful and appropriate communication is taught, and the variety of lessons and activities are designed to help the language classroom and language program meet the five areas of Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Units 7-12 comprise several kinds of lessons: functional (conversational or narrative), skill building, comprehension, cultural, and review. The functional lessons introduce vocabulary, and ASL gloss structures, or narratives. Skill building lessons focus on practicing detailed language features that support student’s general ASL production, such as various number types, classifiers, fingerspelling practice, space and semantic use of agreement or spatial verbs, and the use of negation signs. The comprehension lessons use stories to expand students’ skill to process and figure meanings from large chunks of signed information. The culture lessons focus on history, behaviors and knowledge that enable students to act in appropriate linguistic and social ways, and to gain more cultural insight of the Deaf community. Unit 12 will include signed storytelling via video. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 8th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: Strong grasp of ASL 1
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Student Workbook - Signing Naturally Units 7-12, copyright 2008.
ISBN 978-1-58121-221-1 12-month video library access included with the purchase of every set. Dawn Sign Press Publishing at : www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-7-12-student-set
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: Meaningful and appropriate communication is taught, and the variety of lessons and activities are designed to help the language classroom and language program meet the five areas of Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Units 7-12 comprise several kinds of lessons: functional (conversational or narrative), skill building, comprehension, cultural, and review. The functional lessons introduce vocabulary, and ASL gloss structures, or narratives. Skill building lessons focus on practicing detailed language features that support student’s general ASL production, such as various number types, classifiers, fingerspelling practice, space and semantic use of agreement or spatial verbs, and the use of negation signs. The comprehension lessons use stories to expand students’ skill to process and figure meanings from large chunks of signed information. The culture lessons focus on history, behaviors and knowledge that enable students to act in appropriate linguistic and social ways, and to gain more cultural insight of the Deaf community. Unit 12 will include signed storytelling via video. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 8th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: Strong grasp of ASL 1
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Student Workbook - Signing Naturally Units 7-12, copyright 2008.
ISBN 978-1-58121-221-1 12-month video library access included with the purchase of every set. Dawn Sign Press Publishing at : www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-7-12-student-set
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
American Sign Language 3
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: With Signing Naturally Level 3 curriculum, sign language students gain the cultural awareness and signing skills needed to interact effectively in the Deaf community. Several units focus on building narrative skills, moving from an informal to a more formal presentation. Other units focus on developing language skills used in everyday life, and the skills needed to explain ideas or concepts. The lessons will also include vocabulary, classifiers, video, newspaper stories, and various storytelling techniques, discuss various topics on Deaf culture, more in depth ASL gloss structures, and research papers on various life experiences. Students are required to bring their workbook to class weekly. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of America Sign Language
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Video Library Subscription - Signing Naturally Level 3 - Workbook is optional www.dawnsign.com.
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: With Signing Naturally Level 3 curriculum, sign language students gain the cultural awareness and signing skills needed to interact effectively in the Deaf community. Several units focus on building narrative skills, moving from an informal to a more formal presentation. Other units focus on developing language skills used in everyday life, and the skills needed to explain ideas or concepts. The lessons will also include vocabulary, classifiers, video, newspaper stories, and various storytelling techniques, discuss various topics on Deaf culture, more in depth ASL gloss structures, and research papers on various life experiences. Students are required to bring their workbook to class weekly. (Note: Because of the critical foundations learned first semester, new students will not be able to join the class second semester.)
Tutor: Linda Offutt
Length: Full year
Level: 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of America Sign Language
Homework: 30 minutes per day
Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Video Library Subscription - Signing Naturally Level 3 - Workbook is optional www.dawnsign.com.
Students should bring: Pencil and black or blue pen (yes, both!), paper/notebook, pocket folder to hold loose papers. (Occasionally the student will need to provide a video of them telling a story. I will need these stories to be recorded outside of class and a DVD or CD given to me for viewing after class)
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
Spanish 1
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! This introductory course is for students new to Spanish language. Through interactive lessons and fun activities, students will develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish language. To deepen our understanding of the language we will explore the geography, traditions, foods, culture, and celebrate holidays, in the Spanish speaking world. The Abeka Spanish level 1 textbook is organized with each lesson incorporating Spanish language, vocabulary, grammar concepts, culture, geography, and Bible verses that inspire learning and appreciation of world cultures. This course will focus on essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and building confidence to navigate everyday conversations in Spanish.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full Year
Level: 8th - 12th grades
Prerequisite: none
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice logs will be turned into the tutor.
Text:
(1) Abeka Spanish 1 Student textbook. Can be found at abeka.com and rainbowresource.com. (This textbook will also be used to continue advanced concepts in Spanish 2)
(2) A Spanish – English Dictionary (phones will not be used in class)
(3) One subject notebook for class
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! This introductory course is for students new to Spanish language. Through interactive lessons and fun activities, students will develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish language. To deepen our understanding of the language we will explore the geography, traditions, foods, culture, and celebrate holidays, in the Spanish speaking world. The Abeka Spanish level 1 textbook is organized with each lesson incorporating Spanish language, vocabulary, grammar concepts, culture, geography, and Bible verses that inspire learning and appreciation of world cultures. This course will focus on essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and building confidence to navigate everyday conversations in Spanish.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full Year
Level: 8th - 12th grades
Prerequisite: none
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice logs will be turned into the tutor.
Text:
(1) Abeka Spanish 1 Student textbook. Can be found at abeka.com and rainbowresource.com. (This textbook will also be used to continue advanced concepts in Spanish 2)
(2) A Spanish – English Dictionary (phones will not be used in class)
(3) One subject notebook for class
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
|
Textbook used for both Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 courses
|
Spanish 2
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Spanish 2 will build on Spanish 1. Students will expand their vocabulary, learn advanced grammar concepts, and begin speaking Spanish in the classroom. Through interactive lessons and activities students will increase their listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish language skills. We will explore geography, art, music, culture and themed celebrations to bring the Spanish language to life! The Abeka Spanish level 1 textbook is organized with each lesson incorporating Spanish language, vocabulary, grammar concepts, culture, geography, and Bible verses that inspire learning and appreciation of world cultures. By the end of Spanish 2, students will be able to apply their skills to communicate more naturally and confidently in real world situations and conversations.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full year
Level: 9th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or tutor approval
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice logs will be turned into the tutor.
Text:
(1) Abeka Spanish 1 Student textbook. Can be found at abeka.com and rainbowresource.com.
(2) A Spanish – English Dictionary (phones will not be used in class)
(3) One subject notebook for class
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Spanish 2 will build on Spanish 1. Students will expand their vocabulary, learn advanced grammar concepts, and begin speaking Spanish in the classroom. Through interactive lessons and activities students will increase their listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish language skills. We will explore geography, art, music, culture and themed celebrations to bring the Spanish language to life! The Abeka Spanish level 1 textbook is organized with each lesson incorporating Spanish language, vocabulary, grammar concepts, culture, geography, and Bible verses that inspire learning and appreciation of world cultures. By the end of Spanish 2, students will be able to apply their skills to communicate more naturally and confidently in real world situations and conversations.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full year
Level: 9th – 12th grades
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or tutor approval
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice logs will be turned into the tutor.
Text:
(1) Abeka Spanish 1 Student textbook. Can be found at abeka.com and rainbowresource.com.
(2) A Spanish – English Dictionary (phones will not be used in class)
(3) One subject notebook for class
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.
Spanish 3
*Spanish 3 is not being offered during the 2025-2026 school year.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: This is a fun, challenging, and very interactive Spanish course. Students will put all their Spanish 1 and 2 skills to good use as they work to expand their vocabulary and learn advanced grammar concepts. Fluency in expression and comprehension are goals for this level. Through a variety of activities, students will increase their reading, writing, listening, comprehension, and speaking abilities. Students will also continue to have exposure many other areas such as geography, history, music, and art as they pertain to the Spanish language and culture. Our goal is to only speak Spanish in the classroom.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full year
Level: 9th – 12th grades or tutor approval
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or tutor approval
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice/work logs will be turned in to the teacher.
*Spanish 3 is not being offered during the 2025-2026 school year.
*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
Description: This is a fun, challenging, and very interactive Spanish course. Students will put all their Spanish 1 and 2 skills to good use as they work to expand their vocabulary and learn advanced grammar concepts. Fluency in expression and comprehension are goals for this level. Through a variety of activities, students will increase their reading, writing, listening, comprehension, and speaking abilities. Students will also continue to have exposure many other areas such as geography, history, music, and art as they pertain to the Spanish language and culture. Our goal is to only speak Spanish in the classroom.
Tutor: Jessica Bartholomew
Length: Full year
Level: 9th – 12th grades or tutor approval
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or tutor approval
Homework: 30 minutes daily. Weekly practice/work logs will be turned in to the teacher.
