• 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.