Classical Languages

Math with Euclid

Roman type from the Bible

Latin I, Grade 9, 1 Credit
An introduction to the Latin language with emphasis on grammar, syntax and vocabulary: the mastery of all five noun declensions and three adjective declensions is primary. Of equal importance is a complete understanding of the four verb conjugations, in both active and passive voice, and the six tenses of the Indicative Mood. Jenney’s First Year Latin (1987 edition) is the required text. The students will also study ancient Roman history, geography, religion and politics.

Latin II, Grade 10, 1 Credit
The first semester comprises an intensive review of Latin grammar and vocabulary, followed by an introduction to the following advanced grammatical topics: comparison of adjectives, participles, and the subjunctive mood. In the second semester, students focus on reading selections from De Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar.

IB Latin III, SL 1, Grade 11, 1 Credit
The first semester comprises an intensive review of Latin grammar, as well as a reading from Book II of the Aeneid by Publius Vergilius Maro, and selected poems of Horace and Catullus second semester. Additionally, the class will explore the political, social, and economic conditions relevant to the prescribed authors. This includes the introduction of poetic and literary devices utilized by these authors.

IB Latin IV, SL 2, Grade 12, 1 Credit
The focus of the first semester is the Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso, followed in the second semester by an intensive review of all the literature prescribed by the IB Curriculum. As in SL 1, a significant portion of this course will be dedicated to cultural factors that contributed to the production of the requisite literature as well as poetic and literary devices utilized by the authors.

IB Latin III, HL 1, Grade 11, 1 Credit
Students will be introduced to the writings of the Roman historian Livy and learn basic analysis of Classical historiography. Students will begin work on the readings required by the International Baccalaureate: selected love poetry of Catullus, Horace, and Ovid and the Roman epic of Vergil. Students will complete the IB internal assessment as a final project; possible assessments include a Latin recitation, a Latin composition or a research dossier on a classical topic.

IB Latin IV, HL 2, Grade 12, 1 Credit
Students will continue reading passages from Livy in preparation for IB Exam paper 1. In preparation for paper 2, students will finish required readings in Roman love poetry and epic. Several weeks will be reserved at the end of the school year for revising internal assessments and reviewing for the exam.