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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Salvete, Omnes! Latin II is the course in which you will progress in your skill as readers/translators and
also learn more about the culture, history, and daily life of the Romans. The main objective of this
course is to improve your Latin reading comprehension. You will further develop, through these
readings, an understanding of the social and political history of the Romans. You will continue to learn
the similarities and differences between English and Latin grammar and increase your English
vocabulary through the study of Latin roots and derivatives. You will also gain an appreciation of Art
that represents the Romans. I do hope that you are as excited in learning these things as I am to teach
them. This will be an exciting, challenging, and academically rewarding year; one which you will look
back upon often, especially in college as this course will play such a key role in so many of the areas of
study into which many of you will enter.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester. Donations are not mandatory but are GREATLY appreciated
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments Grading Scale
Class work (20%) A: 90 and above
Homework (5%) B: 80 89
Quests/Vocabulary and Formative Quizzes (25%) C: 70 79
Class Participation (5%) F: 69 or below
Chances to Shine/Summative Assessments (25%)
(Although tests and quizzes are both (25%) because there are
fare fewer tests than quizzes, test value does rank more.) Late homework is not permitted
Final Exam (20%) Any other Late assignment may result in a 10% reduction
per day.
Classwork (20%)
This category includes classwork, group work, practice worksheets, warm-ups/bell ringers, participation, class translations,
online practice etc.
Homework (5%)
Homework will be given daily and will be graded by completion. Homework will be differentiated based on students
learning needs.
Make up for Missed Summative Assessments: All missing summative assessments (unit tests)
must be made up within one week from the date that the assessment was first administered. On
the first day back to class, it is the students responsibility to obtain and complete a World
Language Make up for Missed Summative Assessments form to schedule a testing make up time.
Students must attend their agreed-upon testing make up session and bring their forms with all
required signatures.
Technology Policy
Technology is a useful tool for learning languages. However, the World Language department practice
is that you may use electronic devices only when your teacher directs, and only for educational
purposes. Unauthorized use may result in consequences including parent contact, detention, and
disciplinary referral.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism of any kind and/or cheating will result in the grade of 0 on any graded assignment, and
disciplinary action may follow. The use of translator programs (such as Google translate) will be
considered plagiarism. For writing assignments, students may be asked to reproduce work at school if
academic integrity is at risk. . Note that collaborating on assignments that are intended to be completed
individually (i.e., all assignments, unless explicitly stated otherwise) is considered cheating
Behavior
There are just a few rules to follow in class: Respect the teacher, Respect each other, and Respect yourself
This classroom is a safe and positive environment created for the sole purpose of learning the beautiful language
of Latin and about the wonderful Roman world. My personality is fun-loving, approachable, and passionate, and I
am confident that you will be inspired, encouraged, challenged, and made aware of many new things regarding
the Roman world. Any behavior that will inhibit learning will be dealt with justly and swiftly. I do expect
immediate and complete compliance the first time I ask you to do something, and I am a firm believer in
excellence in everything that you do.
Tardies
Students must be in their seats with materials ready when the bell rings to be considered on time otherwise you
are tardy. Tardies will result in parent contact. The 5 th tardy will result in Administration referral.
Helpful Hints:
Learning a different language is a beneficial and unique experience. It combines skills that
students learn in language arts, social studies, and math. To be a success, one must study every day.
This is particularly true in foreign language because every days lesson totally depends on what was
learned the previous day. Latin is likely a brand new subject for you. Also, you most likely do not have
any reserves from past years of study to draw upon to make sense of the material. Therefore, I
recommend at least fifteen to thirty minutes of study at home per day in Latin regardless of whether or
not homework was assigned. Students do not learn languages simply by sitting in the classroom
over a period of time but rather by taking risks and getting involved in all class activities on daily
basis.
Congratulations! Your student is preparing to embark on the second year of the most enriching and beneficial
courses of their academic career. I look forward to an exhilarating and busy first year of Chattahoochee High
School Latin. I am excited to share with your student the wonder of the Latin language and Roman culture.
Many people are quick to judge Latin as a dead language. My goal for this year is to put this thinking to rest.
This course will include a continuation of helping your student to develop an understanding of not only the
language structures of Latin, but also how these influence the modern Romance languages as well the English
language.
Your student will also learn about history, mythology, daily Roman life and art in addition to the language. Your
student might even find that they will have fun along the away.
In order for your student to be a success in this class, there are a few things that you can do. Please ensure that
EACH NIGHT (regardless if homework is assigned or not) your student is reviewing his or her vocabulary and
new grammar. All work given outside of school will be for the students benefit and should take no longer than
15-30 minutes per night (when assigned).
I encourage your student to join Junior Classical League. This is our schools Latin club. We will be involved in
various service projects, cultural experiences, and fellowship with other schools throughout the year. We will hold
bimonthly-monthly meetings before and/or after school. Dues are $25 dollars per year.
The Latin classroom would benefit greatly with the following items:
These items are not a requirement of your student, but would be greatly appreciated if donated. It is my goal to
make your students Latin experience the best that it can be.
This year is going to be great. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have.
Sincerely,
Amy Venn
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