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Survey of Languages
This is a 6th - 8th grade class that will introduce two languages to your student, Spanish and ASL. In addition to language, your students will learn cultures and basics such as colors, the alphabet, vocabulary, and common phrases. This will be a fun, interactive class that will prepare your 7th and 8th grade student for high school Spanish I or ASL Level 1.
REQUIREMENTS
Copy/supply fee: $26.00 ($13 check for each instructor due on the first day of class or at Orientation)
Tuition: $400 ($40/month for 10 months, August-May, or $45/month if prorated)
(2026-2027)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Lilly Da Silva, Shirley Musik
Lilly Da Silva
¡Hola! Lilly da Silva was born in Nyack, New York, but was raised in San José, Costa Rica for 15 years where she learned her Spanish and accent. She has been married to her best friend and hero, Kenneth, for 34 years. She praises the Lord for the honor to have homeschooled their 3 children, Bryant, Brendan, and Bianca for 17 years. Lilly has tutored Spanish at home, co-ops, private tutoring, and has translated for clients and staff as needed at the PRC. As a former youth minister, she mentored them to reach out to others and to also be still and hear God's heartbeat. She has volunteered at the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol at the Southside Composite Squadron, as the squadron photographer and closet manager, which gave her the opportunity to work with cadets. She is excited about the upcoming school year at Bridge Academy!
Shirley Musik
B.S. HSC & A.S. LA / Certified in CI and IC/TC
Memberships:
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
VA Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Richmond Metropolitan VA Registry of Interpreters for Deaf
Mrs. Musik is a nationally certified interpreter with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. She has taught Sign Language at the university, community college, high school levels as well as community classes at a variety of churches. She has been in the field of Deafness for more than forty years and loves to teach willing minds. She was married for 35 years and looks forward to joining her husband one day in their heavenly home. She is excited to work with the Bridge Academy faculty, staff and students.