LAHS
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET 2013-2014
Course Title: AP Latin
Instructors: Krista Greksouk
UC/CSU: Yes
Textbook and other learning resource: A Vergil Workbook; A Caesar
Workbook
What Students Can Expect From This Course
Course Description:
Students will finish their study of Classical Latin. Students will complete
daily translation assignments. They will demonstrate their comprehension
of Latin via Weekly Assessment, translation exams, multiple choice exams,
and AP essay responses. They will apply their knowledge of Ancient
History to the literature they are reading. They will arrive to class prepared
and with all materials necessary for the lesson. By May, students will be
prepared for the AP Latin Exam. This course is academically rigorous and
requires dedication and enthusiasm.
Assessment and Grading:
Per BP/AR 5121, teachers of the same course are expected to align their grading and assessment practices
in the following areas: (a) the weight of assignments for the various categories of assessment, (b)
homework policies, late/make up policies, opportunities for revision, extra credit and grading scales, (c)
degrees of proficiency. In addition, the policy specifies that “group work is to be considered an
essential part of the learning experience, and that grades earned through group participation are to
reflect an individual student’s achievement on a designated academic standard and to be awarded to
individuals rather than to groups of students. Extra credit is to be given only when it supports student
achievement of academic standards for the course and when it is equitable for all students.
1. COMPONENTS OF THE GRADE
15% Homework:
Homework is to prepare for class rather than to practice new skills. Students will
have their in-class translations and at-home translations checked daily. Since this is
an AP class, students should be prepared for their assessments to count for a larger
portion of their grade.
20% Classwork:
The vast majority of translation will be happening in class; students are expected to be
active group members and participate in daily discussions. Daily Vocab checks at the
end of class every day.
30% Assessments:
Similar to the quizzes in Latin 1 & 2, the weekly assessments are a way to check to
ensure everyone is keeping up with the reading list. These will include: oral
translations with the teacher, multiple choice quizzes, direct translation, and spot
questions. Students will know what sections are being assessed; those sections will
be from what we read that week.
35% Exams:
Students take exams frequently in AP Latin. Exams are styled in the same way as the
AP Exam, including: multiple choice, translation, sight reading, spot questions, and
essay writing. Some exams (essay writing) will be take-home exams.
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We, at Los Altos High School value a learning environment in which students and staff support one another in a spirit of unity and mutual respect. We are committed to
continuous learning and the appreciation of knowledge in the classroom and beyond. We value our diverse pathways and empower students with the skills they need to achieve
their goals after graduation.
2. GRADING SCALE: Quarter grades are not averaged. The semester is cumulative.
A
AB+
B
100-93%
92-90%
89-87%
86-83%
BC+
C
C-
82-80%
79-77%
76-73%
72-70%
D+
D
DF
69-67%
66-63%
62-60%
59% 
3. HOMEWORK POLICY
Late homework is not accepted. Late homework WILL ONLY be accepted on the day of
return due to verified absence.
4. LATE WORK, MISSING WORK & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVISION:
The Departmental Make-Up policy for missed tests/quizzes will be enforced. You will have
7 school days to make up a missed assessment. ______ parent initial
5. GROUPWORK:
Refer to BP/AR 5121 as stated above
6. EXTRA CREDIT:
Refer to BP/AR 5121 as stated above, however, no extra credit is offered in AP Latin.
7. HOW PROFICIENCY IS DETERMINED:
Assessments, in class translations, and essay responses demonstrate proficiency.
What Is Expected Of The Student
Daily Assignments:
Students will have daily homework assignments which students MUST complete in
order to keep up with the material and be prepared for class. Students will also be
doing daily in-class translations and frequent essay responses. Students will also
complete all homework assignments by the designated due date. LATE
HOMEWORK WILL NOT ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT (exception: excused
absences).
Attendance:
ABSENCES: An “unexcused absence” is an absence in excess of a 30-minute period occurring in a given
class. Students may not exceed 14 unexcused absences across their entire schedule. A full day, unexcused
absence counts as 5, 6 or 7 absences depending on how many classes a student carries toward the total of
14. On the 15th unexcused absence, students may be referred to an alternative educational program/site
pursuant to the District’s involuntary transfer policy (AR/OP 5113).
TARDIES: Students may not exceed 19 unexcused tardies across their entire schedule. An unexcused tardy
is an absence from class from when the bell rings until up to 30 minutes of a class period. At the 15th
unexcused tardy, there will be a mandatory parent conference with the student’s Assistant Principal. This
conference will be scheduled to occur the morning after the family is contacted by the school. At the
student/parent conference, consequences for continued tardiness are discussed and the student is assigned to
Saturday School. An attendance contract will also be signed at this meeting. Failure to attend Saturday
School may result in a transfer to an alternative educational program/site.
Classroom Rules:
8. GRADE BOOK UPDATE POLICY:
Grades will be posted on the Aeries Student Information System at least every 2 weeks.
Every effort will be made to do the grades sooner if possible. If at any time you have a
question regarding your grade, please ask me and we can clarify the situation. If you do not
turn in an assignment or have an excused absence you may have a blank for a particular
test and/or assignment. Blanks are filled in as work is assessed. It is your responsibility
to keep track of your grade, an organized notebook/binder with all assignments/quizzes/etc.
can be a great way to clarify a mistake in the grade book.
1. Respect yourself.
2. Respect the teacher.
3. Respect your classmates.
My classroom will be a safe haven for students to express their thoughts and opinions
without the fear of ridicule. All questions will be welcome and the students and I will
foster a positive learning environment for everyone.
HELP: I’m available during 1 period, 4 period, 7 period, tutorial, lunch, and after
school.
The Board expects that students will not cheat, lie, plagiarize or commit other acts of academic dishonesty.
Examples of cheating include: anyone who copies another’s work or turns in someone else’s ideas as his or
her own, collaboration with another student or students could be considered cheating if students are
expected to complete an assignment independently, copying homework, allowing someone else to copy
your work, plagiarism, copying or allowing others to copy from another’s exam, improperly obtaining
and/or using tests, questions, or answer keys, using unauthorized notes/materials or electronic equipment
(calculators, cell phones, etc.), with greater access to the Internet and electronic sources, students need to be
very clear about their responsibilities in using these tools with integrity. Check with your teachers if you are
unsure or unclear about his/her expectations regarding the use of the Internet.
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Student Name:
______________________
Parent Signature:
_______________________
Cheating Policy:
Help and Contact Information
Phone: 650-960-8802
Email: krista.greksouk@mlva.net
A New ERA at LAHS – Empower, Respect, Achieve
We, at Los Altos High School value a learning environment in which students and staff support one another in a spirit of unity and mutual respect. We are committed to
continuous learning and the appreciation of knowledge in the classroom and beyond. We value our diverse pathways and empower students with the skills they need to achieve
their goals after graduation.