Latin III – Mr. White – Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 2019-2020

Required Texts and materials:  The Aeneid of P. Vergilius Maro (hard or digital copy, Perseus preferred)

Pro Caelio of M. Tullius Cicero (hard or digital copy, Perseus preferred)

Latin-English dictionary, either hard-copy or digital (Whitaker’s Words – free app for iPad)

Notebook for translations

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Your grade will be based on the following percentages:

Tests 50%

Quizzes 20%

Homework 10%

Daily Translation and Classwork 20%

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100%

* Final Grade: Semester Grade 75%

Final Exam 25%

TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES – 

• While our texts are often digital, translations and notes should NOT BE done on iPads, laptops, or other electronic formats. Instead, translations and notes should be kept in a traditional paper notebook or on a paper copy or printout of the text.
• In the classroom, iPads and phones should never be on your desk or otherwise open, on, or available for use unless specifically instructed by Mr. White. Supplemental resources you intend to use in class, such as dictionaries or grammar guides, should be in a hard-copy format.
• You MUST have prior permission to use any specific digital resources for completing work other than the text copies, a dictionary, or Perseus Digital Library; unauthorized translations, etc., will be considered to be plagiarism and a violation of the school’s Honor Code.

About the class:

Objectives:

• To expand upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures of Classical Latin begun in Latin I & II
• To become familiar with the works of Vergil and Cicero and their profound impact on western literature and civilization
• To increase one’s knowledge of the influence of Latin on the English language
• To understand the mythology, history, and culture of the Greco-Roman world
• To prepare the student to continue on to AP Latin or Latin 4 as a senior

Expectations:

• The class will be conducted as a discussion and review of the student’s translation of The Aeneid (Fall Semester) or the Pro Caelio (Spring Semester). This is supplemented by lectures on grammar, history, mythology, etc., as well as student-led topics on the texts or the Roman world.
• The class is structured to follow the college-level advanced Latin translation class; as such, it is imperative that the student complete every homework assignment and class work, as the vast majority of the class revolves around the analysis of each day’s translation.
• Bring all books and materials to class including folder with loose leaf, pencil/pen (no red ink), highlighter, etc. If the student fails to bring all required materials to class, he shall be assigned a PH.
• You must take notes in class at all times.  Your binder will be checked periodically for a homework grade.
• Complete homework on a daily basis. You can expect between 10 and 20 lines of translation per night, increasing as the semester progresses, which works out to roughly 45 minutes of work per night.  You will receive a 100 for completion or a 0 for incomplete or missing homework. There is no partial credit for partial work. Some nights, homework shall not be assigned, but it is essential to complete all homework as given.
• Study a little portion of the lesson each night. Students will take pop-quizzes on the material covered in previous classes without warning.
• Participate actively in the classroom activities even if they are difficult.
• Study for quizzes (about one every two weeks) and tests (about one per month).  All the quizzes, pop-quizzes, and test must be signed by the parents and return to the class the following day, with the exception of semester/final exams (per school policy).
• Ask for extra help as soon as you need it.  The virtuous student asks for help immediately if he feels lost.  Attend extra help sessions. Questions are welcome in the class, so please; don’t hesitate to ask any question!
• Doing work or studying for other classes will not be tolerated.
• Conduct yourself in a respectful manner towards your peers and your teacher.  The guidelines of the Community Life all apply in this classroom.
• Honesty is a virtue and will be fostered in this classroom and at Strake Jesuit.  Repercussions are severe for those who choose to engage in academic dishonesty activities.  Don’t go there!

• Tardies:
• Each student may receive one grace tardy in the first semester, assuming some acclimation to campus. After this, he will receive a P.H. for being tardy to class.

• Disruptive Behavior:

• 1.  Warning   2. Teacher P.H. & Call home.  3. School P.H. & Call home
• Minor disruption may be punished with “paperclips” or other alternatives solely at the teacher’s discretion.
• **Profanity and bullying are not tolerated**
• **If you are doing work from another class in Latin, all your materials will be confiscated**

• Honor Code:

• Cheating will not be tolerated.  It will result in a 0 with no opportunity to make up the assignment.  This includes using online translators or getting help from native speakers/upper level students/parents for homework, writing assignments, and projects.  Please note that copying a friend’s homework and giving/receiving answers prior to a test/quiz is considered cheating.  You will be asked to sign the honor pledge on tests and quizzes.  You must abide by the Strake Jesuit honor code.

I have read and understood the above objectives and expectations.

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Student’s signature Parent’s signature

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