Important Dates:
7th Grade Latin
Syllabus and Class Expectations
Heritage Flex Academy 2024-2025
Magistra Angelica Perez
Email: aperez@amhcs.org
Salvēte omnēs, and welcome to a new year of Latin! I am so excited to continue our Latin journey together. Here is some information about the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Curriculum:
7th and 8th grade will continue to use the Cambridge Latin Course. 7th Grade will begin with Stage 1 and will work our way through Stage 6. 8th grade will spend some time reviewing Stages 1-6, and then will pick up with Stage 7 and continue through Stage 12. The textbook and various resources will be available through cambridge.org/go, which we will set up during the first or second week of school. I also have some used copies of 4th edition textbooks that I can make available to students who need a hard copy. Please reach out to me if you would like to request one.
Grade Breakdown:
Participation 10%
(in-class translations, notebook checks, etc.)
Assignments 15%
(flashcards, worksheets, comprehension questions, culture questions)
Translations 20%
Quizzes 10%
Unit Tests 30%
Final Exam 15%
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 59% and below
Tutorial:
Tutorials will be held Tuesday through Friday before school from 7:45-8:20.
Power Hour on Monday TBD
Essential Classroom Supplies: You must bring these supplies with you to every single class.
3-ring binder
5 divider tabs with pockets for your binder
College-ruled paper
Pens - blue or black ink AND red ink
Pencils with erasers
Highlighter
Expectations:
At all times, the general atmosphere of the Latin classroom will consist of respect for yourself, your peers, and your teacher. Disrespect is not acceptable. Perhaps the greatest violation to this rule is dishonesty. The consequences for cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty are outlined in the student handbook. The use of online translators, such as Google Translate, to complete assignments is considered academic dishonesty. Integrity and character are greatly valued in this class. If you are absent, you will be responsible for all missed work.
Missing or Late Assignments:
Students are expected to turn in work on the assigned due date. However, if a student misses the due date, they may turn in an assignment by the following Monday for full credit. After this point, students may turn in late work 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.
If a student comes to tutorial or Power Hour to complete missing assignments within 1 week of the Monday following the due date, the late penalty will be forgiven.
Google Classroom:
I will be using Google classroom to post announcements, assignments, lessons, and other materials. Students may need to submit various assignments through here. If a student is absent, they should check Google Classroom for any notes/assignments they may have missed. You will be receiving an invitation with your class code in your school email, so please sign up as soon as you receive that.
Cambridge GO:
As mentioned, students will have access to the Latin textbook through Cambridge GO. We will set up student logins in class.. I will also post a video walking through the various features of this site, and ways that students can use it to enhance their learning.
Assignments:
Most assignments will be handed out in class and completed on paper. These assignments will also be posted on Google Classroom in case a student is absent or needs a new copy. Occasionally, assignments will be posted & completed through Google Classroom. These assignments may also be completed on physical paper, and submitted by scanning/uploading a picture of the assignment to Google Classroom. All assignments will be listed on the Flex Grid, so please make sure to check there.
A note on the use of digital translators:
The use of online translators (typing Latin into a program that gives you the English translation) is absolutely prohibited. I consider this academic dishonesty. The first violation will result in a zero on the assignment and a conversation with your parent/guardian. Further violations will be referred to administration. The use of online Latin-English dictionaries is allowed.