High School Latin Courses

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  • 2465 Gillespie St.
    Fayetteville, NC 28306
    Phone: 910-678-2407
    Fax: 910-678-2666

    Jinghong Qi
    Curriculum Specialist 
    910-678-7015
    jinghongqi@ccs.k12.nc.us

  • NOTE:
    These courses are offered only at the following high schools:

    • Jack Britt
    • Massey Hill Classical
    • Reid Ross Classical


    LATIN I
    Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Prerequisite: None
    This course introduces basic Latin vocabulary, inflections, and grammar as it applies to reading and translating simple Latin sentences. Special emphasis is placed on building English derivatives and vocabulary. Roman culture, art, history, law, and government are also explored to help build an appreciation of the ancients’ effects on modern American society. A proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

    LATIN II
    Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Prerequisite: Latin I or Latin I, Part I and Latin I, Part II (middle school) and language proficiency
    Students continue building vocabulary and studying more complex grammar. The study of ancient Roman history is expanded as students begin reading the simpler texts written by ancient authors. A proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

    LATIN III HONORS
    Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Prerequisite: Latin II and language proficiency
    Students continue building vocabulary and studying more complex grammar. Through their study of Latin, students reinforce and further their understanding of English. They expand their study of Roman history as they begin reading simpler texts written by ancient authors. A proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

    LATIN IV HONORS
    Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12
    Prerequisite: Latin III Honors and language proficiency
    Students in advanced Latin continue to trace Greco-Roman history, culture, and language and its impact on modern civilizations. Reading comprehension is stressed through the exploration of more advanced texts, especially Catullus, Horace, and Vergil. Emphasis is placed on the reading and scansion of the poetry of these authors. A proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

    AP LATIN
    Grade Levels: 11, 12
    Prerequisite: At least 90 average in Latin III Honors or Latin IV Honors, language proficiency, and teacher recommendation
    Students at this advanced language level are expected to demonstrate greater and more sophisticated use of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Literature, history, and culture are taught primarily through the active use of the second language. Those continent/skills areas and Roman authors, which are outlined for the Advanced Placement Test by the College Board, form the basis for the course of study. A proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.