Foreign Language 2023-24

Hebrew is a relatively easy language to learn. The goal of this class is for students to be able to identify the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, be able to write some words, read Hebrew (not necessarily know what the words mean), and be able to use a Hebrew dictionary. Plus, students will learn a couple of Hebrew songs and prayers. Finally, students will learn some of the differences between ancient and modern Hebrew.

With the tools the student learns, the student should be able to translate Bible verses from Hebrew to English, by looking up the words in a dictionary. Lastly, this class will be VERY laid back. Stress free!

COST: $250.00 for the semester ($275 if a charter student)

 COURSE DURATION: 1 semester.

TEXT BOOK REQUIRED None yet. For now, simply bring pencil, eraser, and paper.

 CONTACT: Lilli Witczak

• (626)232-7932
• email at: lilli.witczak@gmail.com

This class introduces students to the Greek alphabet, basic vocabulary, grammar, and translation using incremental lessons. The Koine Greek text is simple and comprehensive. This course is intended to be a full course for teaching children as young as fourth grade. Previous knowledge of Greek is not necessary. Each concept is covered thoroughly and regularly reviewed.

COST: $225.00 for the semester ($250 if a charter student)

 COURSE DURATION: 1 semester.

 REQUIRED BOOKS:

•  Student Workbook
  • https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/greek/elementary-greek-year-1-textbook-second-edition/
• Flash Cards (optional)
  • https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/greek/elementary-greek-year-1-flashcards/
• Test Book
  • https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/greek/elementary-greek-year-1-tests/
• Student Text Book
  • https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/greek/elementary-greek-year-1-textbook-second-edition/

 CONTACT: Lilli Witczak

• (626)232-7932 or
• email at: lilli.witczak@gmail.com

• $200.00 per semester cash pay.
• $250.00 per semester Charter Pay.

• Numbers 1- 50
• Days of the week
• Months of the year
• Seasons
• Answering basic questions
• Asking basic questions
• Greetings (formal and informal)
• Masculine and Feminine articles
• Learning how to say if you like or don’t like something
• Names of foods and activities
• Learning to say subject pronouns
• Indefinite articles used with masculine and feminine nouns
• Plurals to identify nouns
• Body parts

CONTACT:  

• Karla Luna
• spanishclassesbykarla@gmail.com
• (818) 370-4294

• $200.00 per semester cash pay.
• $250.00 per semester Charter Pay.

• Numbers
• Colors,
• Body parts such as head, shoulders, arms, hands, stomach, legs and feet and some facial parts and organs.
• Food
• Classroom objects
• Emotions
• Family members
• Clothing
• Animals
• Community names including library, fire station and grocery store.
• Basic introduction phrases and greetings
• Asking and answering basic questions.

CONTACT:  

• Karla Luna
• spanishclassesbykarla@gmail.com
• (818) 370-4294

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

 Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 6 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who started signing at 9 months old! She also has a 4yr old son (also hearing) who started signing at 6 months old.

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of American Sign Language, with an emphasis on the development of comprehensive skills.  Attention will also be given to expressive skills, including appropriate grammatical structure, fingerspelling and vocabulary development.  Information about the Deaf community and its culture will also be included.

 COST:

• Class duration 2 semesters
• $250.00 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook.
• $325.00 for charter students.

 **MATERIALS: Signing Naturally units 1-6 Student set. (NOT the original units 1-12)  $84.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.        

You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.  (Family members may share a book).

I do have a limited number of books available to rent for $25

https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-1-6-student-set

ISBN: 978-1-58121-210-5

CONTACT:

• TeacherSharon77@gmail.com
• Call or text 626-252-7273

If you are interested in taking ASL 1 please contact me so we can be in touch.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: 

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014 years now. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 4 1/2 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who starting signing at 9 months old! She also has an 19 month old son (also hearing) who starting signing at 6 months old. He currently uses over 30 signs to communicate. 

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Signing Naturally, Units 7-12 is the second book in the series of curricular materials for the instruction of AmericanSign Language (ASL) as a second language. The goal is to provide students with the skills to communicate in a wider array of situations, to further develop their language fluency and to advance their level of comprehension of ASL in culturally appropriate ways.
Some topics include, Describing people and things, making requests and asking for advice, describing places, giving opinions about tendencies, and discussing plans and goals.

WHEN: Tuesday 5;30 – 6:30

START DATE: September 7, 2021

COST: Class duration 2 semesters
– $250 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook
(Family discounts available if more than one family member takes the course together)

Workbook with DVD: Signing Naturally Unit 7-12 Student set (purple book).  $84.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.           
You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.
https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-7-12-student-set
ISBN: 978-1-58121-221-1

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
teachersharon77@yahoo.com
626-252-7273

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

 Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 6 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who started signing at 9 months old! She also has a 4yr old son (also hearing) who started signing at 6 months old.

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include: Locating Things Around the House, Complaining, Making Suggestions and Requests, Exchanging Personal Information: Life Events, Describing and Identifying Things, Talking about the Weekend.

 COST:

• Class duration 2 semesters
• $250.00 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook
• $325.00 for charter students
• (Family discounts available if more than one family member takes the course together)

**MATERIALS: Signing Naturally units level 2 book Student set (yes the pink level 2 book for ASL 3) $69.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.        

You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.  (Family members may share a book).

I do have a few books available to rent for $25

https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-level-2-student-set

ISBN: 978-1-58121-131-3

CONTACT: TeacherSharon77@gmail.com

Call or text 626-252-7273

 If you are interested in taking ASL 3 please contact me so we can be in touch.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

 Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 6 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who started signing at 9 months old! She also has a 4yr old son (also hearing) who started signing at 6 months old.

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: