Class Descriptions

Latin I
The Latin 1 class is an introduction to the Latin language, Roman history, culture, literature, and mythology.

Textbooks:

• Jenney's First Year Latin textbook
• Bulfinch's Mythology by Edmund Fuller
• Ancient Rome: An Introductory History by Paul A. Zoch.

Latin II
Students continue learning about Latin language, Roman history, culture, literature, and mythology. Midway through the year Latin grammar will be completed and students will begin translating original Latin authors, primarily Julius Caesar.

Textbooks:

• Jenney's Second Year Latin textbook
• Bulfinch's Mythology by Edmund Fuller
• Ancient Rome: An Introductory History by Paul A. Zoch.

Upper Latin (Honors and Advanced Placement)
The Upper Latin class is an introduction to Vergil's Aeneid. The class shall follow the AP Latin Vergil syllabus.

Textbooks:  

• The Aeneid by P. Vergilius Maro
• Vergil's Aeneid: Selections from Books 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12 by Barbara Weiden Boyd
• Bulfinch's Mythology by Edmund Fuller
• Ancient Rome: An Introductory History by Paul A. Zoch.

For incoming freshmen - the "Why Latin" flyer can be found here along with the Powerpoint presentation here

Grading Scale (All classes)
A    95-100
B     86-94
C    78-85
D    70-77
F     69 and below

• Homework
• Summer Assignments
• Latin Honor Society
• Tutoring