Latin IV

Kearsarge Regional High School

COURSE SYLLABUS

2019-2020


Teacher Name: James Milliken Course Name: (ILL104) CP LATIN IV

Email: jmilliken@kearsarge.org Phone Extension: 2344

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/kearsarge.org/latina-kearsargia/


Brief Course Description:

Latin IV, the culmination of a career of studying Latin at Kearsarge, will involve more in-depth readings of major works of Classical Roman literature, such as Vergil’s Aeneid or Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Major themes and ideas will be analyzed as well as comparable literature and mythology from the period. The art of translation will become more refined and efficient at this stage as well as the student’s grasp of vocabulary. Proper recitation of Latin verse from the poem will be a feature. In addition, exploratory elements of Ancient Greek will be periodically featured.


Core Competencies and Weighting

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:


-1. Grammar & Linguistics (20%) demonstrate continued growth in mastery of grammatical concepts learned in the first three years; gain a better understanding of the English language by examining Latin's influence upon it; analyze the structure and grammatical content of Latin sentences on the advanced level.

-2. Research & Investigation (30%) employ advanced research skills in investigating relevant topics and gain a better understanding of modern literature, society, and culture by examining the influence of classical literature, society, and culture upon it.

-3. Translation & Interpretation (40%) - read and comprehend the works of classical Latin authors, and in particular epic poetry; analyze the structure and content of the written Latin of Classical authors; show understanding of classical poetic meters, particularly dactylic hexameter, poetic literary devices, and the conventions of epic poetry .

-4. Recitation (10%) - recite extended Latin passages using correct pronunciation, inflection, and poetic meter; use and respond to Latin greetings, commands, and expressions.


21st Work Habits and Skills

In this course students will strive to develop the following skills and habits:

  1. Initiative and Productivity: to manage their time effectively, work independently, produce high quality work, maintain a positive attitude, engage actively in the work of the class, set rigorous goals for themselves, and persevere in learning.
  2. Responsibility and Accountability: to promote and exhibit appropriate conduct as outlined in the student handbook and classroom policies; to demonstrate respect for and involvement in school, local, national, and global community issues.
  3. Collaboration: to work consistently and actively toward group goals by contributing knowledge, opinions, skills, and advocacy for self and others in a positive manner; to value and encourage the opinions and contributions of the other group members.

Textbook: n/a


Grading: Formative: 10%

Summative: 90%


Materials: What you should bring to class everyday!

  1. CHROMEBOOK
  2. Three-ring binder (with usable paper)
  3. Pen / pencil


Classroom Policies:


Homework / Class Work - You are responsible for making up any work you miss within 3 (III) class days. If there is a legitimate reason for more time, you need to agree upon a make up plan with me.

Homework will be posted each Monday (one week out) and will be updated as necessary on my faculty webpage and/or Google Classroom.


X-Block, AfterSchool, or Academic Lab Availability -- I am in room 10 during X Block and after school.



Food / Drink – Food is prohibited in the classroom. Students may drink water.


Communication – It is my policy to respond to all communications via email or telephone within 1 school day.

Plagiarism -- From the KRHS Student Handbook: Kearsarge Regional School District requires academic integrity of its students. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Plagiarism is using another’s work as your own without giving proper credit. A student will also be considered to be violating this policy if they knowingly share their work with another student with the intention of letting that student use it as their own.


-1st Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated. There will be a meeting between student, teacher and administration.

-2nd Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated. A meeting between parent, teacher and administration and possible loss of leadership position(s). Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.

-Further Offense(s): Students will lose consideration for school awarded scholarships and scholastic awards. Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.

NOTE: Any student not exhibiting academic honesty will not be exempt from taking final examinations.


Cell Phones: Because personal devices can be used for digital communication during the school day, it should be noted that improper conduct using a personal device is in violation of the Responsible Use Policy (RUP), under part 1: Safety and Security: Hardware and Networks. Students will be asked to place their cell phones and/or electronic devices in an assigned location within the classroom before each summative assessment or standardized test/state exams. Students who refuse to place their cell phone and/or electronic device in the identified classroom location will receive a zero on the evaluation and be sent to the main office. Students who are found in possession of, or using cell phones and/or other electronic devices during a summative evaluation will also receive a zero on the assessment. Students who are found in possession of or using a cell phone during a standardized test/state exam will be issued a five-day out-of-school suspension.


Appropriate Behavior -- Disrespect shown toward staff, students or school property will not be tolerated. Failure to abide by these rules will result in one or more of the following:

* The teacher will move student’s seat

* Detention with the Teacher, Teacher will call parent/legal guardian

* Removal from class; sent to administrator


Mature Content – None planned- I will give at least two week warning if any change is anticipated.