LATIN COURSES
NOTE: All Students will have the opportunity to take the National Classic League’s National Latin Exam in March. Students taking the Latin I exams have received awards ranging from Gold medal summa cum laude to cum laude. Those taking the Latin III Prose exam have received Gold & Silver medals. Over half of the students taking the introductory exam received certificates – and
several students have attained a perfect score!
CRITICAL UPDATES to LATIN
CURRICULUM and RESOURCES(Last update 8/05/08)
NOTE to students in Latin I & II
and Intro to Latin: Curriculum ISBN and resources updates
listed below. Please note critical revisions to previous
postings.
NO NEW STUDENT Registrations will be accepted Mid-Year
Prerequisite:
none
Class Type:
Full Year
Class Description:
An introductory Latin course to help students acquire basic Latin grammar concepts and vocabulary, develop good language study habits, see relationship between Latin and other languages, especially English and explore Roman culture. It is designed to provide a solid background and preparation for a successful entry of students into Latin I. While not a pre-requisite for Latin I, it is foundational and highly recommended when possible.
Required text: "The Phenomenon of Language" ISBN:
10801303958; ISBN-13 :
9780801303951 - Longman Publishing
Group.
Suggested Resources for purchase of text:
UPDATE 8/03/08: Rainbow Curriculum and Amazon (our previous
recommended resources) say that Phenomenon
of Language
is out of print but it has been found at the following website
link: http://www.pearsonschool.com
and
enter Phenomenon of Language in search "find a
product." 2nd edition. Parents can order off of website or
by phone because no tests are required.
Total Due:
$185.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provided course related handouts. See list above
for text to be supplied by the student.
Payment
Options:
$185.00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per
semester at the time of registration.
NO NEW STUDENT Registrations will be accepted Mid-Year
Prerequisite:
none (although Intro to Latin is highly recommended, especially for younger students)
Class Type:
Full Year
Class Description:
A beginning Latin I course will help students acquire basic Latin grammar concepts and vocabulary, develop good language study habits, see the relationship between Latin and other languages, especially English, and explore Roman culture. Students will prepare for and take the National Latin Exam in the spring.
Text:Ecce Romani IA (fall) and IB (spring) + Test Master I
(optional) Click here for ISBN
#'s
Ecce Romani Student Book 1A text
Ecce Romani Student Book 1B text
Ecce Romani Test Masters I: (optional, not
available to parents through Pearson's; if you have one, great)
2nd, 3rd or 4th editions will work, but
2nd or 3rd editions are preferred for 2008-09 class. 1st edition
will not be used.
Suggested Resources for purchase of text:
UPDATE 8/05/08: Rainbow Curriculum and Amazon (our previous
recommended resources) say that Ecce
Romani
is out of print but it has been found at the following website
link: http://www.pearsonschool.com
and enter Ecce Romani in search for "find a product."
2nd, 3rd or 4th editions will work. Order Latin I texts by phone
only from Pearson Publishing at 1-800-848-9500.
Total Due:
$185.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provided course related materials and National Latin
Exam. See list above
for texts to be supplied by the student.
Payment
Options:
$185.00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per
semester at the time of registration.
LATIN
I Text Information (information
updated 8/05/08)
Ecce Romani
Student Book Level 1A - select one:
ISBN 0673575888
(2nd edition 2000)
ISBN 013116371X
(3rd edition 2005)
ISBN 0133610926
(4th edition 2009)
Ecce Romani
Student Book Level 1B - select one:
ISBN 0673575896
(2nd edition 2000)
ISBN 0131163728
(3rd edition 2005)
ISBN 0133610934
(4th edition 2009)
Test Masters are optional for
parents’ use at home.Order
Test Masters by phone only from Pearson Publishing at 1-800-848-9500.They require parents to file a notarized homeschool affidavit.Allow 2 weeks.
NO NEW STUDENT Registrations will be accepted Mid-Year
Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of tutor’s Latin I class (above) or written pre-approval by tutor through placement test.
Class Type:
Full Year
Class Description:
This course is a continuation of Latin I. Students will prepare for and take the National Latin Exam in the spring.
Text:Ecce Romani 2A (fall) and 2B (spring) + Test Masters II
(optional) Click here for details.
Ecce Romani Student Book II A text
Ecce Romani Student Book II B text
Ecce Romani Test Masters II: (optional)
2nd, 3rd or 4th editions will work, but
2nd or 3rd are preferred for 2008-09 class. 1st edition will not
be used.
Suggested Resources for purchase of text:
UPDATE 8/05/08: Rainbow Curriculum and Amazon (our previous
recommended resources) say that Ecce
Romani
is out of print but it has been found at the following website
link: http://www.pearsonschool.com
and enter Ecce Romani in search for "find a
product." Order Latin II texts by phone only from
Pearson Publishing at 1-800-848-9500.
Total Due:
$185.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provided course related handout materials and National
Latin Exam. See
list above for texts to be supplied by the student.
Payment
Options:
$185.00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per
semester at the time of registration.
LATIN II
Text Information
(information updated 8/05/08)
Order Latin texts by
phone only from Pearson Publishing at 1-800-848-9500. Call at least 2
weeks before class starts to allow time to set up account, file
notarized homeschool affidavit, and receive books.
Ecce Romani
Student Book Level 2A - select one:
ISBN 067357590X
(2nd edition 2000)
ISBN 0131163817
(3rd edition 2005)
ISBN 0133610918
(4th edition 2009, includes 2A and 2B)
Ecce Romani
Student Book Level 2B - select one:
ISBN 0673575918
(2nd edition 2000)
ISBN 0131163825
(3rd edition 2005)
Test Masters are optional for
parents’ use at home.Order
Test Masters by phone only from Pearson Publishing at 1-800-848-9500.They require parents to file a notarized homeschool affidavit.Allow 2 weeks.
Advanced Latin Students who have met the prerequisites.
Class Size Limit:
NO NEW STUDENT Registrations will be accepted Mid-Year
Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of tutor’s Latin II class (above) or who can show that they have the equivalent in their knowledge of Latin and written pre-approval by tutor through placement test.
Class Type:
Full Year
Class Description:
The course will consist of readings of ancient Latin authors in non-adapted text TBD. This reading course will prepare the student for readings of AP texts. (NOTE: Students must register to take AP tests with a private or public school – The Academy and tutors are not qualified to receive AP tests.) Students will prepare for and take the National Latin Exam in the spring.
Text: Vertil's Aenid, the Clyde Pharr edition:
ISBN 978-0865164338 or also try ISBN 0865164215; Ecce Romani
III: ISBN 0801312086 (Students must purchase independently).
Books should be available at Bolchazy-Carducci (www.bolchazy.com) 847-526-4344.
For more information or to discuss options, contact Mr. Membrez at
greg@archidian.com.
Total Due:
$185.00 per semester
Includes
tutor provided course related handout materials. See
list above for texts to be supplied by the student.
Payment
Options:
$185.00 due with Registration per semester - paid in full per
semester at the time of registration.
