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Latin I (7 -12 ) - We will progress through Latin grammar, supplementing the vocabulary,
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reading and exercises to coordinate with the Medieval/Early Renaissance timeline, Medieval
Latin, primarily the Bestiary, a delightful medieval work in which exotic animals are allegories of
Christian truths. We will continue to read and memorize scripture to reinforce grammatical
content, to expand vocabulary, to train in predictive translation, and for practice in pronunciation
and fluency. Students will continue to analyze their spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary
for Latin roots, a discipline which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores.
Prerequisite: Latin I. Textbooks: Henle Latin, the First Year ISBN 978-0829410266; Henle Latin,
Grammar ISBN 978-0829401127; the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary ISBN 019861070X; any
English language dictionary that includes the etymology of the words in its definitions (the
Dictionary.com app is an option). Instructor: Laura Kiefer

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Latin II (7 -12 graders - prerequisite Latin I) – **May Be Offered 2019-2020** We will
progress through Latin grammar, supplementing the vocabulary, reading and exercises to
coordinate with the Medieval/Early Renaissance timeline, Medieval Latin, primarily the Bestiary,
a delightful medieval work in which exotic animals are allegories of Christian truths. We will
continue to read and memorize scripture to reinforce grammatical content, to expand vocabulary,
to train in predictive translation, and for practice in pronunciation and fluency. Students will
continue to analyze their spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary for Latin roots, a discipline
which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores. Instructor: Laura Kiefer

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Latin III (8 -12 - prerequisite Latin II) – **May Be Offered 2019-2020** We will continue
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plowing through Latin textbook grammar, supplementing the readings and exercises with
selections from the Renaissance and Exploration Age, Late Latin, a survey of the works of
theologians and scientists who wrote in Latin. We will translate the mass and requiem as the
pinnacle of classical musical form and high praise to our Lord. If the community obliges, we will
attend a live performance of a great classical mass. We will continue to read and memorize
scripture and to analyze spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary for Latin roots, a discipline
which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores. Instructor: Laura Kiefer

Swedish (HS)– **Potentially offered in 2019-2020**

Mommy/Daddy and Me Sign Language (Ages 3-5) – This course is for our little ones who are
already using their hands. Studies show that sign language taught at an early age helps to build
communication skills before the child can speak. Mommy/Daddy and I will start with the basic
words that are used every day. The words will be connected to songs to help remember them.
There will a lot of movement and wiggles. For those who are 1 and older, more signs will be
added since they understand a little more. The course will use Pick Me Up! Fun songs for
learning signs by sign2me.com Instructor: Rachael Goad

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Elementary Sign Language (2 -5 ) - Elementary sign is for the young ones who want to start
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learning signs or have already been in Mommy and Me. The course will expound on vocabulary
by going through each letter and using daily words that the students use to teach the lesson. The
ABCs in sign language will be learned. The work book will have words in sign language for each
letter. The student can color them for homework. This course will use: Sign for me (workbook) by
Ben Baham and Joe Dannis and Sign Language for kids by Lora Heller. Instructor: Rachael
Goad

Sign Language 1 (MS & HS) - Students will develop beginning level ASL communication skills -
receptive (listening) and expressive (speaking) - with vocabulary and grammar in a cultural
context. Course instruction and activities are primarily in ASL. Courses in ASL may necessitate
physical contact between students and/or instructor. This contact may include demonstrating
culturally appropriate behaviors and/or remediating students’ sign production. Instructor:
Rachael Goad