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skills focused on the ability to read, understand and
interpret Latin text in increasingly difficult passages.
Students will be able to utilize linguistic, historical,
and cultural knowledge of Latin to identify
relationships between ancient and modern events,
materials, and practices. Through Latin texts and
outside readings, study and projects, students will
gain an understanding of the lasting impact of
classical civilization on the modern world. Students
will also continue to recognize and use elements of
the Latin language to increase their knowledge and
usage of the English language. Cross-curricula
connections continue to be emphasized.
LATIN 3
(Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: must have completed level 2 and
maintained at least a “C” average.
After a thorough review, students in Latin 3
continue to develop their abilities to read,
understand and interpret Latin text. Through
increasingly difficult readings, students will not only
work on language skills, but also be able to study
and analyze important historical, philosophical and
religious ideas and values of the Roman people.
Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced
understanding of the connections between the
ancient Roman world and our own society today.
Emphasis is placed on gaining an appreciation for
the Latin language as literature and our own
indebtedness to the ancient world for our literature,
language, government, arts, etc.
AP LATIN
(Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: must have completed level 3 and
maintained at least a “B-“ average
This course includes the study of prescribed
readings (both Latin and English) from Julius
Caesar’s Gallic Wars and Vergil’s Aeneid in
preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam (AP
Latin). Students will examine themes of literary
genre and style, war and empire, Roman values, and
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leadership, among other topics, as revealed through
these classic literary texts. Emphasis is placed on
developing translation skills, sight-reading, and
writing analytical essays. Students enrolled in this
class are required to take the AP exam in May. AP
Latin is also an option after Latin 3.
AP Exam: $94.00
MANDARIN CHINESE 1
(Full year, 1 credit)
By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 1
student would be expected to communicate at the
novice-low/novice-mid level according to the
national ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Language) standards. Novice-mid can
identify with phrases, combine words, express ideas
with simple phrases and expressions. They will be
using interpretive, interpersonal and presentational
skills in the classroom for both practice and
assessment. They are expected to compare and
contrast cultures embedded in the language
program. Activities are based on authentic
situations and have real meaning to the students.
MANDARIN CHINESE 2
(Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: must have completed level 1 and
maintained at least a “C” average.
By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 2
student would be expected to communicate at the
novice-mid level according to the national ACTFL
(American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Language) standards. Novice-mid can identify with
phrases, combine words, express ideas with simple
phrases and expressions. They will be using
interpretive, interpersonal and presentational skills
in the classroom for both practice and assessment.
They are expected to compare and contrast cultures
embedded in the language program. Activities are
based on authentic situations and have real
meaning to the students.