Latin I

Latin I 2025-2026 Syllabus

Alan Abbe Conference Period: 8th (3:25 - 4:15) 

aabbe@eanesisd.net

Course Description

Latin I is an exciting and highly rewarding class that offers students a chance to learn the Latin language and read about the Roman civilization, all while enhancing reading & analytical skills. Students are introduced to the Caecilius family, who are residents of Pompeii at a time just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. While following these characters’ adventures, students will learn to communicate in the Latin language, read and translate Latin stories, and become acquainted with the Roman world – history, literature, mythology, politics, daily life, etc.

Materials needed for class each day

You will need to bring your Ipad, something to write with and something to write on, and something to keep your notes in. Latin-English Dictionaries are not necessary for this class.

Class Procedures and Expectations

Get to class on time, with your materials. On time = seated & ready-to-go Get out your HW to check or submit, as directed - No Late Homework Begin the warm-up as soon as you arrive

Be courteous & open-minded at all times and remember that honesty is valued Pay attention in class and participate in all discussions & activities

Work quietly, efficiently, creatively, and to the best of your ability, anything not done becomes HW Follow all other school rules, policies, and procedures at all times

Grading Procedures

Daily (homework, class work, participation grades) 15%

Quizzes (vocabulary & grammar quizzes) 30%

Major (tests & projects) 55%

1 daily and 1 quiz grade will be dropped each 9 weeks. No other grades will be dropped

Failed a Test?

● Students are allowed 1 opportunity for retesting per grading period,

in accordance with their teacher’s guidelines for the retesting

format and process.

● The highest possible grade students may earn on a retest is a 70.

● Students have 5 school days from when the grade is issued / posted

to initiate the retesting process.

● It is the students’ responsibility to initiate retesting with their teacher

and complete that process within the time frame set by the teacher.

Make-up Work

This is your responsibility. You get 1 day to do make-up work for each day in class that you missed. If you miss my class but are present for any other classes/activities, then you are still responsible for properly submitting any assignments to me that were due on that day before you leave or by the end of the day. For school-related absences, make arrangements BEFORE the absence and turn in work/take exams the same day you return to school.

First Nine Weeks: Stages 1-5 

Second Nine Weeks: Stages 6-12 

Third Nine Weeks: Stages 13-16 

Fourth Nine Weeks: Stages 17-20