American Sign Language (ASL) I

• Course #5990
• 1 Credit/Elective
• 36 Weeks
• American Sign Language I & II are available online to all High School HCPS students through the Henrico Virtual Academy (HVA) 

Description

• Learn basic ASL vocabulary and acquire knowledge of the signed alphabet. 
• Learn appropriate gestures for basic communication skills
• Study the history of American Sign Language and the Deaf culture. 
• Develop the ability to communicate about oneself and the immediate environment
• Use simple sentences containing basic language structures. Communication is evidenced in signing, receiving signs and non-manual gestures and reading. 
• Language skills are practiced within the context of meaningful and activities related to self, family, home, school, and community environments.

 ASL meets the World Languages requirement for the advanced diploma.