LATIN I 1-2
Classification: Regular (545-546)
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
The Level I Latin course enables students to discuss the many reasons for learning languages and to develop an understanding of the people who spoke them. Students are taught to apply effective strategies for language learning and to communicate through responding to and giving oral directions, commands and requests in the classroom. The students will also learn to read and comprehend simple directions, information and short narrative texts, as well as write familiar words and phrases. Students will also learn major Roman holidays and the geographical areas of the ancient world. They will also recognize the contributions of the Latin language and culture to Western civilization.

LATIN II 1-2
Classification: Regular (547-548)
Prerequisite: Latin I 2
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
The Level II Latin course enables students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to Latin and to participate in conversations dealing with the influence of the classical world on modern culture. Students will also interact in a variety of situations such as asking permission, asking for or responding to an offer of help. Students will also understand main ideas and facts from simple texts over familiar topics. Students will read aloud in Latin with the appropriate intonation and pronunciation, as well as write simple guided texts on familiar topics. Students will also learn major Roman holidays and the geographical areas of the ancient world.

LATIN III 1-2
Classification: Regular (549-550)
Prerequisite: Latin II 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
The Level III Latin course enables students to understand and appreciate other cultures by comparing social behaviors and values of the ancient Roman people. Students will participate in discussions concerning Roman culture through visual arts, architecture and language. Students will respond to factual and interpretive questions, and give short presentations on a given topic. Students will also read for comprehension from a variety of literary selections, such as short stories, plays, and poetry and be able to make judgments about what is read. Students will learn to use the language creatively in writing poetry, prose and essays. In addition, students will become familiar with historical events, political structure of the Romans.

LATIN IV 1-2
Classification: Regular (551-552)
Prerequisite: Latin III 2
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 2
The Level IV Latin course enables students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to the Latin language such as presentations to student body and to parent groups as well as taking leadership roles in language clubs. Students will read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials and make judgments about what is read. Students will learn to use the language creatively in writing poetry, prose and essays. Students are aware of the relationship between various artistic and literary genres and history.