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• Latin I (7 -12 ) - 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. 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

• Latin II (7 -12 graders - prerequisite Latin I) – **May Be Offered 2019-2020** We will
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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
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

• Philosophy (HS) - In this course students will examine and assess many different
philosophical theories, comparing and contrasting them as we apply their views to different
philosophical questions. What is the world like? What is truth and how do we determine
truth? Am I free to make my own decisions? What are ethics and how do they determine how
I live? After a brief introduction to what philosophy is, what an argument is, and the
importance of philosophy, students will examine the views of many famous philosophers and
how theirs texts contribute to our intellectual heritage. Students will learn Logic- the art of
thinking, reasoning and formulating an argument. Students will first engage in fun basics
- analyzing children's literature for philosophical ideas before proceeding on to studying
philosophers from ancient Greece (Socrates and Plato), to the present modern
world. Students will engage in weekly discussions, hands-on activities and
simulations. Required Textbook: The Philosophy Book -(Big ideas simply explained), Will
Buckingham and Douglas Burnham Instructor: Ginger Maghran

• Logic and Writing (MS) – **Coming 2019-2020**

• Rhetoric and the Argument Writing Course (MS) - **Coming 2019-2020**