Grades 9-12

American Sign Language (ASL) 1 is an introductory course to ASL and the Deaf community.  This course introduces students to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures.  The skills developed in this class will enable students to express themselves and participate in simple conversations. Students will learn about the history of ASL and the Deaf community.  Students will explore cultural norms and perspectives, as well as ASL literature and Deaf artists