American Sign Language (ASL) II

• Course #5995
• 1 Credit/Elective
• 36 Weeks
• Prerequisite- American Sign Language (ASL) I 
• American Sign Language I & II are available online to all HCPS students through the Henrico Virtual Academy (HVA) 

Description

• Continue to build upon ASL vocabulary and further develop knowledge of the signed alphabet
• Build and expand upon previously learned gestures to continue developing communication skills
• Study the history of American Sign Language and the Deaf culture
• Develop the ability to communicate about oneself and the community 
• 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