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ASL 1 (7th-12th)

Want to learn how to sign under water, through windows, or across a room without yelling? Now’s your chance! American Sign Language 1 is a fun and foundational course where students will learn to communicate using one of the most expressive and visual languages in the world.

Course Highlights:

  • Alphabet & Numbers:
    Master the ASL fingerspelling alphabet and numbers, which form the foundation for understanding and creating signs.
  • Basic Vocabulary:
    Learn everyday signs and phrases related to greetings, family, food, emotions, weather, school, and more.
  • Visual Communication:
    Develop the ability to communicate clearly without voice using facial expression, body language, and spatial awareness.
  • Deaf Awareness & Culture:
    Explore Deaf culture, etiquette, and the importance of ASL in the lives of the Deaf community.
  • Faith & Mission Focus:
    Understand the spiritual importance of ASL—less than 1% of the Deaf know Christ. Students will be encouraged to see this language as a tool for ministry and outreach.

Additional Information

This beginner-level class is perfect for students with no prior ASL experience. Through interactive lessons, games, signing practice, and visual storytelling, students will gain confidence in basic sign language and develop a heart for Deaf culture and ministry.

(540) 541-8226

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Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy (RSHA) is NOT a ministry of West Salem Baptist Church. While there is a close relationship between the leadership of both organizations, any statement from Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy does not mean nor imply that West Salem Baptist endorses, agrees, or prescribes the view from RSHA leadership. The relationship between the two organizations is that of landlord (West Salem Baptist) and tenant (Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy). RSHA is incorporated as a for-profit S-Corporation in the state of Virginia.

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