Sign Language Classes
Fall 2008: September 3 - November 5 (register before August 29,
2008)
Winter 2009: January 7 - March 4 (register before January
2, 2009)
Spring 2009: March 18 - May 20 (register before March 13, 2009)
About the Classes
Before the autumn of 1995, Cincinnati Speech and Hearing Center (CSHS), Community
Services for the Deaf, and St. Rita School for the Deaf held separate sign
language classes. These organizations have
since come together to offer the best sign language classes in the Cincinnati
area. 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: $55.00
*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 $55.00
**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
Print registration form (pdf) with Adobe Reader
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