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Welcome to 6th Grade Latin!
Magistra Perez
Email: aperez@amhcs.org
Salvēte omnēs, and welcome to Latin! I am so excited to work with 6th grade this year and continue to build our Latin program at HFA. Here is some information about the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Materials:
Students are expected to have a separate binder(or designated section of their binder) or notebook for Latin class. They will keep their lesson notes, translations, and assignments in this binder. If a student uses a notebook instead, they should also have a folder in which to keep loose papers. Students should come to class with a pencil, pens (black, blue, & red), highlighters, and a glue stick.
Curriculum:
In 6th grade, students will be introduced to Latin vocabulary and grammar to prepare them for 7th and 8th grade Latin. We will work with English derivatives of Latin, and will discuss how Latin is connected to English. In the spring we will spend some time studying Roman and Greek mythology.
Assignments:
Most assignments will be completed in class. There will occasionally be optional review assignments to be completed at home for students looking for extra practice. If a student does not finish an assignment in class, they may be asked to complete it at home before the next class day. Lessons and assignments will be posted on the FlexGrid.
Quizzes/Projects:
Students will have occasional vocabulary quizzes and projects based on their Latin lessons. These will mainly be completed in class. Some projects may need to be completed at home.
Missing or Late Assignments:
Most assignments will be completed in class, but any assignments or projects that need to be completed at home should be turned in by the assigned due date. Work will be accepted up to a week late for full credit, after that point it may be turned in for up to 75%. If a student is ill, the home educator will be expected to communicate with all of the student's teachers each day of the student's illness. Upon recovery, the student will have the number of days of their illness to make up work.
Attendance/Absences:
If for any reason a student is absent, please have the parent/guardian contact me before that class, or as soon as possible to discuss what they will need to make up.
Grade Breakdown:
Quizzes/Projects: 35%
Assignments: 40%
Participation(in-class work/notes/discussions/etc.): 25%