Latin I Syllabus
Mrs. Aurelia Ogles
787-5047, Ext. 7038, please call 1st period (8 AM) or after school
e-mail: OglesA@lake.k12.fl.us
Course Description: Students will study Latin vocabulary and grammar. There are vocabulary quizzes, forms quizzes, and unit tests.
Actual dates will be announced and posted each week. Students will always have the material that will be on a quiz or test one or more days
in advance, usually on a pre-test. Grades are calculated from the following:
Classwork/Homework/Open Notebook Quizzes is 30% of the grade, Quizzes/Tests/Projects are 70% of the grade
Notebooks: Students are to keep a folder with clasps or a 3-ring binder for notes and work, and pockets for keeping handouts, returned
quizzes and tests.
Textbooks:
Cambridge Units 1 & 2; D’Aulairres Mythology; Edith Hamilton’s Mythology;
Our textbooks were originally developed in Great Britain using the Reading Communicative Method rather than the Grammar Method. This
Reading Method is a more natural method for learning language with the goal of students mastering the language more effectively. Two
major objectives are to teach comprehension of Latin through practice in reading it, and to develop through these readings the students’
understanding of the social and political history of the Romans, especially during the first century A.D. We still study grammar, vocabulary
derivatives, but integrated with the readings rather than as separate abstract drills and exercises.
Projects, The first major project is due December 3.
Students may choose any category from the following:. models, textiles, drawings, paintings, 2-D art (Mosaics, wood burning, stained glass), 3-D Art
(pottery/sculpture), modern myth, illustrated writing; photography; charts, maps, games, misc.. Those enrolled in an art class are encouraged to do
one in conjunction with that class. The subject matter must fall between the dates of 753 BC and 450 AD and must reflect ancient Roman, Greek or
Egyptian culture.
Students may also choose from several oral categories (original declamation or oration; dramatic readings chosen by the National Junior
Classical League) and costumes (chosen by the NJCL – Boys: Acteon; Girls: Allecto Couples: Agamemnon & Clytemnestra)
Regional Competitions are tentatively scheduled at Oak Hall School in Gainesville Saturday, Feb 2, 2013. All Latin students must attend
and compete either during Latin I or II. Only school-related conflicts will be excused. Cost is $37. covering bus, registration, breakfast
snack, and lunch. Money due in December 7. There will be a fall fundraiser to help with these and other field trip expenses.
Mrs. Ogles’ Classy Rules:
1. Be On Time: arrive before the tardy bell rings
2. Be Prepared to Work:
have homework, textbooks, paper, pen/pencil
3. Be Courteous:
pay attention, work quietly, don’t disturb others
4. Be sure to Keep Your Area Clean:
don’t chew gum; pick up your paper & other possessions
Consequences for Un-Classy Behavior
1st time:
Warning
2nd time: Call parent/detention
3rd time: Referral to Administrator
Level II & above infractions:
Automatic referral to Administrator
Optional activities:
Leesburg High’s Latin Club is part of the Florida Junior Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, the largest student organization
in the world. Activities include meetings, activities, and field trips.
A) Field Trips: Ringling Museum and Tampa Museum of Art; Winter Park Art; Salvadore Dali, Chuhuly Exhibit, Clayworks.
B) FJCL State Competition in Orlando, April 13-14-15, for the top 25 winners from Regionals.
C) National Competition: July 22-27, 2012, at Univeristy of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. We visit the Grand Canyon July 21.
Dues for the Latin Club are $10. which includes dues for the Florida Junior Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. Make checks
payable to Leesburg High School and note JCL Club dues. Dues are due by Friday, September 7. For an additional $12. members may buy a Latin
Club shirt. Each member chooses the color of his/her shirt, but the design on each is the same. Deadline for the shirt orders and money is also
Friday, Sept. 7. We also have a few left over shirts from last year for $10. There is a $5 discount on all Latin Club field trips for members.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My plan periods are 1st and 5th periods. The best time to reach me is around 8:15 AM at 7875047, ext. 7038, or in the evenings before 9 PM at home. Also, I check my e-mail (OglesA@lake.k12.FL.US) several times daily.
Please sign below that you have seen this syllabus & return by Wednesday, August 22.
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