Latin I Course guide 2015-2016
Instructor: Mr. Lucido
Email: Michael.Lucido@lcps.org (best form of contact)
Phone number: 571-252-2030
Class website: Staff page on lcps.org/smarts OR lcps.org/tuscarora
Class twitter: @MrLucidoLatin (N.B. This is for class use only)
Salvete, discipuli!
Welcome to your first year of Latin! May I say that you have definitely chosen the right course! Provided
that you approach this course with diligence, Latin will become a wonderful addition to your life. The
study of Latin will help with your English proficiency as well as prepare you for learning other languages
in the future. Through Latin, you will develop critical thinking skills that are essential for nearly all
faucets of your life.
This class will focus on the appreciation of the Latin language and the culture of the ancient Romans. We
will see that our world is heavily influenced by these ancient treasures.
Please keep this following course guide for your records. You and your parent or guardian MUST
acknowledge that they have read this guide as well as provide me contact information.
Student Signature_______________________________________________________Date__________
Parent Signature________________________________________________________Date__________
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Class expectations:
1. Be prepared—I cannot stress this enough. You need to bring your notebooks, book, and writing
utensils to EVERY class. I do not have extra books or materials to give out. All class assignments
should be turned in ON TIME.
2. Respect—This is a language course, which is new to most of you. Everyone learns new things
differently and at a different pace. We need to be patient with our colleagues. We should
ALWAYS be on task and be courteous to others. I will call home if I believe that you are
disrupting our learning environment.
3. Organization—Keep everything neatly in a folder or in a notebook. Misplacing your work can
only hurt you.
4. Academic dishonesty—We all know what this means. Do not let this happen to you.
Retake Practice: We will adhere to the guidelines given to us by the administration and department.
Materials required:
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2 notebooks—1 for notes and assignments, 1 for warm ups.
Pens and pencils (As many as humanly possible!)
Folders or binders for completed assignments outside of your notebook.
YOUR ASSIGNED TEXBOOK! YOU NEED THIS FOR EVERY CLASS!
Other materials (not required, but encouraged to have):
Markers, highlighters, colored pencils, glue/glue sticks, scissors, flash/thumb drives, colored
construction paper
Textbooks: You will receive a textbook—you are responsible for the textbook provided. You must return
it in the same condition as you received it at the end of the year. I will be doing a book-check randomly
and periodically. DO NOT LEAVE TEXTBOOK IN THE CLASSROOM.
Electronic Devices: Only prior-approved electronic devices may be allowed with my permission. Please
refer to the school’s official use policy.
A full Latin 1 Pacing Guide and assessments can be found on our class website. All assignments will be
listed on PHOENIX once they are assigned. It is your responsibility to check this often.
Types of Assignments:
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Quizzes
Tests
Classwork/Homework
Projects
Warm ups
Sample Topics: Latin nouns (all cases except genitive), verbs (present, imperfect, and perfect tense),
Pompeian villas, Roman Government, gladiators, Latin Vocabulary with English derivatives.
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