Course Syllabus: Latin III
2011-2012 School Year
Mr. Paul Klemt
Room 411
Telephone numbers: 433-2651(HHS) and 432-0892 (h)
E-Mail: pklemt@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Hours: 7:10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. N.B.: I teach fourth block at THMS and will not be at HHS after
school.
SALVE, DISCIPULE! Welcome to Latin III! Reading and remembering the information on this sheet
will help you have a more enjoyable and successful year. BONAM FORTUNAM!
Course overview: Latin III continues the basic approach of Latin I and II; however, the focus switches
from learning new forms and grammar to applying what has been learned to longer readings. This
course does add some important grammatical material and continues to expand vocabulary. The time
spent in translation means that cultural study is much less than in Latin I and II.
Course objectives: The student will:
-expand his/her Latin vocabulary;
-learn more Latin forms and grammar, focusing on participles, the subjunctive
mood and the passive voice;
-expand his/her ability to read large amounts of Latin quickly and with understanding;
-continue to observe the impact of Latin on English vocabulary and grammar;
-have exposure to new topics in the study of Roman civilization.
Grading: I use the grade scale listed in the Student Handbook (p.21). Grades are computed in the
following way: quizzes averaged together=40%; daily grades averaged together =60%. Daily grades
are anything that is not a quiz. I will drop your lowest grade of the marking period IF you have turned
in all your assignments. This is the same system as I used in Latin I.
Notebook: You will need a loose-leaf notebook (NO spiral notebooks, please!), which you should bring
to class daily. I will keep you informed about what needs to be kept. Be sure to keep some blank looseleaf paper in it for daily work. The notebook will be checked each marking period for a quiz grade.
Homework: You will have some homework every night and the completion of these assignments is a
MUST. Memory work is extremely important. Remember that written assignments should be done on
loose-leaf paper and ALWAYS write both the Latin and the English. If you find the assignment too
difficult, do as much as you can. See me about problems or questions before class begins.
Attendance: The best attendance policy is: Don’t be absent. If you must be absent, be responsible for
yourself and do what you can to keep up while you’re out of class.
Make-up work: It is your responsibility to find out what you missed during an absence and complete
these assignments promptly. (Student Handbook, p. 46) Failure to do so will negatively affect your
grade. I prefer that you don’t make-up work during class time. Please schedule time with me before
school, or possibly at lunch, for make-up work or extra help.
Classroom etiquette: Be in your seat promptly to begin class. Bring your Latin book, notebook and
pen/pencil to class every day. Please be aware of “formal” and “informal” time. (You should know the
difference.) Please listen and don’t talk when someone else is speaking. I prefer that you do not chew
gum or eat in class. You may have water in a clear container. I dismiss you, not the bell. The following
conduct will cause a problem between us: excessive talking, tardiness, lack of co-operation,
inappropriate language, inappropriate clothing and leaving a mess in the classroom.
Honor code: Please read about HHS’s Honor Code in the Student Handbook, p.23. In particular to my
class, let me say the following: I encourage you to work together and help each other when it is
appropriate. Test and quiz periods are not appropriate times. It is never appropriate to do someone
else’s work for him or to copy someone else’s work and claim it as your own. No act of lying, cheating
or stealing is acceptable. HONOR EST VERBUM LATINUM!
Hints for success: Keep up- Latin builds. Do homework. Participate! Be an active learner. Make
observations. Ask questions. Communicate! Don’t be afraid to try!