Hebrew Beginnings (5th-12th)

Teacher: Elizabeth Fisher

Description: Hebrew Beginnings is a Hebrew introductory course focusing on the Hebrew Aleph-Bet, the use of Hebrew words in Scripture, and the Hebrew Names of God.

In this class, we will study the Hebrew alphabet, its origins, and the meanings behind each letter.  We will use two websites for reference: hebrew4christians.org and blueletterbible.com.  Each week, the students will receive one or two homemade butter cookies imprinted with the letter we’re studying that day.  Each semester, students will be provided with a calligraphy pen, a textbook, a workbook, and worksheets.  Occasionally, we will study a Jewish holiday and enjoy at least one food incorporated in its celebration.

Our study will include: the Hebrew alphabet, including pictograms and numbers; the Hebrew forms of several of the Names of God; typologies of Jesus found in the Old Testament; instruction in using blueletterbible.org to study the Bible, specifically how to find the Hebrew words and roots from which the text in the Old Testament has been translated into English; instruction in using hebrew4christians.com to study Hebrew and to learn more about the history and meaning of Hebrew letters and words.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil with an eraser

Fees: $35

American Sign Language 3 (9th-12th)

Teacher: Kay Drake

Description: American Sign Language 3 is designed to be a language immersion class, meaning there will be little if any voice used. Students will use the textbook A Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, and Terrence O’Rourke. (This is the same textbook used in ASL2.) Videos and worksheets will enhance learning.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: ASL 2

Book: none

Supplies: A Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence O’Rourke.

Fee: $40

American Sign Language 2 (7th-12th)

Teacher: Kay Drake

Description: This class will continue to build on the skills students learned in American Sign Language 1. Opportunities will be given to interact with the Deaf to enhance skills. The majority of the class will be in ASL, with limited voice. This will sharpen students’ skills in not only knowing ASL but will also give them a greater understanding of ASL syntax. Each student will need a copy of A Basic Course in American Sign Language. It is available new or used on Amazon.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 1-2 hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASL1 or able to demonstrate an equivalent skill level

Book: none

Supplies: A Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence O’Rourke.

Fee: $40