Latin II (711)
Course Expectations 2013-14
Augustus MMXIII
Instructor:
Mrs. Shafer
Room FG104
Email: vicki.shafer@bishoplynch.org
Phone: (214) 324-3607 ext. 307
Texts:
Lawall, Gilbert, Revision ed. Ecce Romani I. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005
Workbook Ecce Romani 1B. White Plains, NY: Longman Publishing Group, 1995
Lawall, Gilbert, Revision ed. Ecce Romani II. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005 (upon completion of Book I)
Workbook Ecce Romani IIA. White Plains, NY: Longman Publishing Group, 1995
.
Required Materials for Each Class:
 All texts above
 A binder with notebook paper for daily work, notes, and handouts,
OR
 A two-pocket folder with brads specifically for Latin, with
notebook paper
 black or blue pen(s) and #2 pencil(s)
 Any electronic device may be used ONLY WITH TEACHER
PERMISSION.
Objectives:
Latin II will involve an in-depth review of vocabulary and essential points
of grammar from Latin I. Students will also be introduced to more
complex points of Latin grammar and to an expanded vocabulary.
Students will increase their knowledge of basic Roman history and
culture. They will also be introduced to readings in Latin of increasing
difficulty.
Homework: A moderate assignment will be given with EACH class, which will
include written work and preparation for a DAILY vocabulary/grammar
quiz. Homework assignments are to be written by hand and turned in at
the beginning of each period. Late assignments will not be accepted.
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Absences:
In the event of illness or other legitimate absence, missed assignments are
due on the class which follows the student’s first day back. For example,
if a student is sick on Tuesday and returns on Thursday, he will have until
the following Monday to make up the work. Nota bene: A proper time for
any make-up quiz or test must be worked out with the instructor. These
can be made up before or after school, and outside of normal class hours
by appointment. Again, responsibility for making up an assignment, quiz,
or test resides solely with the student.
Grading:
The Language Department maintains the following guidelines for grading
percentages:
Quarter Grades
20% Daily work (homework assignments, class participation, etc.)
30% Quizzes
50% Tests
Semester grades are determined as follows:
40% first quarter grade
40% second quarter grade
20% final exam
No grades will be dropped and there is no extra credit.
All grades will be updated on line usually by the next day, always by
Friday afternoon.
Tutoring/Extra Help:
I will be available from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m. every day and after school by
appointment. I want to help you if you need help, so please ask.
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Class Conduct: All rules and regulations specified in the Student Handbook apply.
 Omnia quaecumque vultis ut faciant vobis homines, et vos facite
illis.
Treat others as you wish to be treated. Rudeness toward adults or
fellow students will result in a detention.
 All students must be in their seats when the bell rings.
 Age quod agis: While you are in this class, you need to
concentrate on Latin. Sleeping, talking without permission,
writing or passing notes, or working on assignments for other
classes will not be tolerated.
 Come prepared; bring all the materials you will need, as well as
homework.
 Cheating, whether on a quiz, test, or homework assignment, is unacceptable
and will result in a zero for the assignment as well as a disciplinary referral.
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Please detach the following form and return it, filled out, at the next class.
I have read the Course Expectations for Latin II and agree to follow these
guidelines.
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