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 Last update August 20, 2010

For daily schedules for fall 2010, go to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and PSEO at YEAH pages.

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!

LATIN COURSES ON THIS PAGE:

OTHER LANGUAGE COURSES AT THE ACADEMY

See Course Description for Text ordering information for Latin courses

 
Introduction to Latin Studies

Full Year Course

NOTE: updated text resource has been updated for 2010-11
Tutor Name: Mr. Greg Membrez  
Target Group: 6th - 7th Grades
Class Size Limit: 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
Phenomenon of Language can be ordered through YEAH. To order, email YEAH@mtn.org with full name and you will be E-Invoiced for $25.00.  Pre-paid spiral bound books will be delivered to students on the first day of class. (If student has access to a used book, it must be the 2nd edition.)

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.  
Payable to: Greg Membrez
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Latin I

Full Year Course

TEXT information below was revised on 9/01/10 per current data available. 
Tutor Name: Mr. Greg Membrez  
Target Group: 8th - 12th Grades
Class Size Limit: 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 

Latin 1 Required Texts:

  • Ecce Romani IA for fall semester
  • Ecce Romani IB for spring semester

Ecce Romani IA and IB text copies can be ordered through YEAH. To order, email YEAH@mtn.org with full name and you will be E-Invoiced for online payment:

  • $25.00 (black/white copy; spiral bound with vinyl covers).  
  • Pre-paid books will be delivered to students on the first day of class. 
  • If student has access to a pre-owned book, it must be the 4th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-361093-2 or ISBN-10: 0-13-361093-4, Prentice Hall

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.  
Payable to: Greg Membrez
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Latin II

Full Year Course

TEXT information below was revised on 8/05/08 per current data available. Updates will be posted as available. 
Tutor Name: Mr. Greg Membrez  
Target Group: 8th - 12th Grades
Class Size Limit: 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.

Latin 2 Required Texts:

  • Ecce Romani 2A for fall semester
  • Ecce Romani 2B for spring semester

Ecce Romani 2A and 2B text copies can be ordered through YEAH. To order, email YEAH@mtn.org with full name and you will be E-Invoiced for online payment:

  • $25.00 (black/white copy; spiral bound with vinyl covers).  
  • Pre-paid books will be delivered to students on the first day of class. 
  • If student has access to a pre-owned book, it must be the 4th edition. Prentice Hall

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.  
Payable to: Greg Membrez
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Latin, Advanced

Full Year Course

This course will not be offered for 2010-11

Tutor Name: Mr. Greg Membrez  
Target Group: 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: NEW texts have been selected beginning with academic year 2009-10. 

Advanced Latin: 
- Wheelock's Latin 6th Edition ISBN 9780060956417
- Workbook for Wheelock's Latin Third Edition Revised ISBN 0-06-095642-9
- Vergil's Aeneid by Clyde Pharr ISBN 0865164215


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.  
Payable to: Greg Membrez
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PSEO Latin - NCU

ALAN 251 - Latin IA (Fall Semester)

ALAN 252 - Latin IB (Spring Semester)

Each course is a One Semester Class

PSEO Latin I A and I B have been confirmed with NCU for 2010-11; PSEO at YEAH courses and schedule for 2010-2011 - click here.

Tutor Name: Mr. Greg Membrez 
Target Group: 11th - 12th Grades PSEO
Class Size Limit: 15-20
Prerequisite: PQ: Latin IA - none;  PQ: Latin IB - ALAN 251 Latin IA

NCU PSEO at YEAH Latin Class Description: See PSEO at YEAH

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