Announcements
Announcements
Two Hour Delay - Thursday, January 29
Salvete, omnes discipuli discipulaeque!
Adjustments this week - Quiz on Chapter 17 will be Friday. Roman Empire Map project is due Tuesday of next week (February 3). Test on Chapters 17 and 18 will be February 5. This test will cover the following grammar: relative pronoun; first and second conjugation verbs present system (indicative passive); ablative of personal agent.
The main test section: Passage: grammar and comprehension questions based on a story.
In order to determine if you are ready for the test, ask yourself:
Do I know the relevant Latin vocabulary for the cultural topics; their English translations; and can I explain those terms, including how they were relevant to any discussion we had regarding either Rome or modern America?
Do I know the new grammar charts? These could be verb conjugations, noun declension, or pronoun charts, just to name a few.
On that note, do I know the old grammar charts as well?
Can I identify any new constructions (like indirect questions, or participles) in Latin and can I translate them from Latin to English?
Welcome back! Be sure to follow all dress code procedures this week. I will be checking if you are in dress code in class.
Please review the following Uniform Quick Look for Grades 4-12 carefully.
Coats, jackets, ¼-zip pullovers, sweaters, crewnecks, and cardigan sweaters may be worn inside the building only if they are:
Solid red, black, or white, or a combination of these colors AND
Embroidered with the PCA logo or approved Spirit Wear logo
Items in school colors without embroidery or with non-PCA logos, patterns (e.g., buffalo plaid), or wording are not permitted and must be removed.
Hooded clothing may not be worn inside the building at any time.
Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved polos.
Spirit Wear may be worn on Fridays with normal uniform bottoms, socks, and shoes.
Athletes may wear their approved team jersey:
On game days during their athletic season, or
On Spirit Fridays
(Uniform bottoms and uniform shoes are still required.)
All clothing must be clean, appropriately sized, worn correctly, and purchased from an approved vendor.
A belt is required with shorts and pants.
Skirts, jumpers, and dresses may not be shorter than 3" above the knee. Shorts must be worn under all skirts, jumpers, and dresses.
Leggings may not be worn as pants at any time.
Optional, uniform-approved PE attire may be worn during PE class only for students in Grades 6-9.
Shoes must be red, black, white, or any combination of these colors.
The following are not permitted: sandals, flip-flops, clogs, Crocs, toe-shoes, mules, or boots.
Socks must be solid red, black, white, or white with school plaid trim.
Fishnet tights, legwarmers, or similar items are not allowed.
Must be school colors only (black, red, white, or clear).
No characters are permitted.
Logos must be school colors and blend with the item.
Students who are out of dress code will receive an office referral.
After three warnings, students will serve disciplinary consequences.
If a student is not in compliance, they will be asked to change into a clean, donated uniform available on campus if a parent is unable to bring a change of clothes.
Repeated violations will result in stronger disciplinary action.
(For additional details on approved brands and expectations, please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook.)
Juniors and Seniors: Latin III Honors is being taught by me this year. This course is highly recommended for students who plan on applying to college, as many colleges recommend or require three years of the same foreign language in high school. There is plenty of space left, so be sure to submit your schedule change request ASAP.
Students interested in Junior Classical League should fill out this form docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBQwx4Ovhi5yE0kE6hdC4zqMxOLteVD3KA9Kg2XQ-j8/edit
Weekly updates will be posted by Monday, 8:00 AM. The most up to date changes/announcements will be given over Google Classroom.
All Latin II, III, and IV classes are taught by me. If you are taking Latin I, then please see Ms. Huberʻs website.
Daily homework assignments can be found on Google Classroom. Please be sure that, as stated at the beginning of the school year, that you are familiar with the personal and demonstrative pronouns, how to form them in Latin and translate into English. Use all the resources I have offered you to review. I am available for tutoring if need be.
If you have not received an email from Infinite campus asking you to create a portal account, please email abrooks@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com. We want to make sure you receive all school communications this year. Thank you for your patience and support in this transition.