Latin II CP objs and rules

							Course: CL II.2
Text: Ecce Romani I
Teacher: Ms. Holt
Email: aholt@arlington.k12.ma.us
Phone: 781-316-3565 (Fusco House)

AHS Social and Academic Expectations:
       2. foster respect for personal differences and cultural diversity
       9. communicate effectively through multiple forms of expression
       13. demonstrate integrity, persistence and the ability to work independently and cooperatively
       15. utilize current technology in their educational experiences
       20. demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the arts and humanities

Important Dates (semester I)
Sept. 27 2006                        Parent Open House 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Oct. (tba)                           First meeting of Latin club
Nov. 27                              Parent conferences (by appt.), 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Nov. 29                              Parent conferences (by appt.), 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Dec. 7                               Parent conferences (no appt.), 2:45 to 4:30 pm


Overview of Course

Course Objectives. In this course students will develop the skills necessary to:
        1. Master additional vocabulary words to improve proficiency in both Latin and English
        2. Learn and discuss additional aspects of Roman culture and literature
        3. Translate simple Latin passages
        4. Learn about Roman culture
        5. Review previously mastered elements and learn new elements of Latin grammar
        6. Write simple Latin sentences which incorporate both previously learned and new grammatical
           elements.
        7. Recognize elements of Latin language and Roman which exist within modern Western
        civilization
        8. Study the city of Rome and Roman Roads and be introduced to the archaeological evidence
        pertaining to these two topics.


Grading:

    1.     major tests (usually 2 per term)                                             – 100 pts each
    2.     quizzes (normally on vocabulary, grammar and translation)                    – 10-30 pts each
    3.     research report or project                                                   – 40 pts each
    4.     homework                                                                     –100 pts total
    5.     class participation                                                          –100 pts total
Rules:

1.    No throwing of any kind for any reason. This includes tossing a pencil to a friend. Throwing results
     in an automatic 5 minute detention.
2.    Any student more than two minutes late will be considered tardy and will have to make up the time
     after school.
3.    Please do not pack up or cease work earlier than 3 minutes before the end of class, if you do you
     will also owe me some time after school.
4.    No food or drink is allowed in the classroom (other than water). I do not want to clean up after you.
     Any food being eaten will be taken from you and may be eaten in front of you if I'm hungry. Gum is
     allowed so long as I don’t see or hear it.
5.    Speak respectfully to everyone in the classroom.
6.    Please do not use any electronic devices in the classroom. Headphones, cameras and cell phones
     should be out of sight and turned off. Anyone using these devices will be written up.
7.    People who owe my detention time will be listed on the board along with the date they received the
     detention. If you do not serve your detention in 5 school days you will be written up.




Policies:

1.  Extra credit for study materials will be given on every test, and only on tests.
          These include: self-made study sheets, flash cards, and parent notes saying that they quizzed you.
  Very rarely I might ask for tissues as extra credit on a major quiz.
2. Your overall grade is determined by a points system. It is calculated by dividing the total points you
   have earned by the total number you could possibly have earned and then multiplying by 100.
3. Quizzes will be given often and will generally count for about 30 points, tests for around 100 and
   projects for 40 pts. Quiz policies:
                  a. you can guess on principle parts (something you cannot do on tests)
                  b. The parts count for 2 points, the definition for 2 points
                  c. Latin spelling counts, English spelling does not so long as I know what you are
                       saying

4.   Homework counts as a full 100 pt test grade and not doing it can have several letter grades of
    difference on your term grade. Late or incomplete homework will be given half credit.
5. Certain handouts are considered mandatory handouts. You need to have these with you everyday in
    class. (This is your 1st mandatory handout)
6. Please keep all graded material and mandatory handouts here in the classroom inside the folders
    provided or in your own folder that you bring everyday with you to class.
7. It is YOUR responsibility to find out what work you have missed and to make it up. Do not come up
    to me at the beginning of class and try to discuss this though, wait until we start group work. Try to take
    tests and quizzes on time since your grade generally suffers even if you make the work up.
8. Vocabulary Probation: If you never study for your vocab quizzes I may insist that you show me the
    words on the quiz written out 5 times each in order to take the quiz. If you fail to show up with this
    proof of studying, I will keep you after to make up the studying and the quiz.
10.Consistant failure to turn in homework: I may keep you after to do your
    homework with me.
11. Extra help is available after school most days except Tuesdays if there is a faculty
    meeting, and Fridays during the spring and fall when I work elsewhere.
12. Please keep your textbook covered and bring it to class everyday. (but keep it in
    your locker otherwise).
13. If I have to loan you a textbook, it will count as – ½ a homework assignment.
    This can add up quickly and affect your grade.