Sign Language Classes

Fall 2010: September 8 - November 10 (register before August 29, 2010)

Winter 2011: January 5 - March 2 (register before December 30, 2010)

Spring 2011: March 16 - May 18 (register before March 11, 2011)

About the Classes

These classes are designed to enable our students the ability to converse with most deaf or hard of hearing persons in the community.Classes are held at St. Rita School for the Deaf on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 p.m., for a 9 week period. An optional highly recommended lab is offered on Monday night from 6:30 - 8p.m., for an additional fee. Labs start the week following the start of sign class. Beginner I sign language class is a pre-requisite for Lab.

Class Levels & Textbooks

Our classes have a minimum of 10 students per class and may be combined if the class is too small. Fees will be refunded if the class is not available for your level.

There are 6 levels:

Beginning 1, 2, 3

Intermediate 1, 2, 3 (students wishing to take this course may be required to pass a skill evaluation)

Children's (must be 7 years of age or older and may be divided according to age and ability) *no book required* (minimum of 10 students needed)

Textbook:

Learning American Sign Language I & II, by Tom Humphries and Carol Padden
Price: $60.00 *Price of book is subject to change without notice*

Lab

Taking this option will provide an interactive signing environment and will emphasize small group activities, videotapes, story time, games, and drills with members from the Deaf community working as activity and lab leaders. Lab reinforces classroom learning to help develop strong communication skills. It is highly recommended for all sign students, and is open to students from other sign language classes offered in the Cincinnati area. Beginner 1 sign is a pre-requisite.

Instructors

Our instructors are highly skilled in sign language. Some of them teach deaf and hard of hearing persons in a school setting, some are interpreters, or use sign language as their daily mode of communication. Instructors are involved in continuing education to constantly upgrade their teaching skills.

Fees

Sign Class (all levels) $60.00   **$30.00

Lab (St. Rita sign students) $60.00   **$30.00

Lab (outside students) $70.00 (students not in our sign classes)

Textbook $60.00

**Family members of enrolled students, staff, and families pay discounted fees for class and lab. All late fees apply. There is no discount on books. Please fill in the discounted price on the registration form.

Refunds

Refunds will not be made for any reason after the second night of class. Contact Joyce Babel (771-7600) for proper refund.

Weather

Weather related cancellations will be announced on radio/tv stations. If school is closed, sign classes / labs are closed. Please do not call the school.

How to Register

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