FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

LATIN 1

8th-12th grades

Students in Latin 1 (using Cambridge Latin Course 5e, Unit 1 and Unit 2) will be introduced to the Latin language, complemented by background information on Roman culture and civilization. From the first page, students learn the workings of the Latin language by translating an interesting, involved, and sequential story line involving real people and events in the history of Rome. This method offers students a means to learn much of the grammar intuitively to build a solid foundation for learning and memorizing more complicated grammar concepts. Students will master rudimentary grammatical concepts, basic Latin vocabulary, and translation skills needed to successfully read, translate, and comprehend Latin texts specifically created to practice these skills. Students will also explore many aspects of Roman life and culture.

Online Requirements: Students will practice their Latin grammar and translation skills using Duolingo, review vocabulary and other culture terms using Quizlet, and complete daily assignments, quizzes, and tests in Canvas. It is essential for students to have access to a computer or tablet to complete these requirements.

Grading Expectations: Students are expected to complete all assignments in the week they are assigned and to check their answers with the key provided in Canvas (usually embedded in the assignment) and make note of questions to discuss in class.

Mrs. Patton will grade quizzes and tests.

National Latin Exam and Competition: Students will sit for the Beginning Latin Level of the National Latin Exam in February or March. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in competitions with the Texas State Junior Classical League.

To discuss whether this class may be the appropriate choice for your student, please contact Mrs. Patton.

Tuition: $60 per month for 9 months ($240 per semester after registration deposit)

Supply fee: $25

Required materials:

CLC 5th Edition Unit 1 - ISBN: 978-1107690639
CLC 5th Edition Unit 2 - ISBN: 978-1107699007

NOTE: I have several book sets to loan on a first come, first serve basis. Let me know early, if you would like to borrow the Unit 1 and Unit 2 books for the school year.

Class size: minimum 3, maximum 15

Tutor: Karen Patton

LATIN II

9th-12th grade

Students in Latin 2 (using Cambridge Latin Course 5e, Unit 3) will review basic grammar concepts taught in Latin 1 and will expand vocabulary and move into the study of more advanced grammatical constructions. Students will demonstrate Latin reading comprehension of increasing complexity, will move beyond the basic storyline to examine subtleties of character, motivation and atmosphere. Students will continue their exploration of Roman life and culture.

National Latin Exam and Competition: Students will sit for the Intermediate Latin Level of the National Latin Exam in February or March. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in competitions with the Texas State Junior Classical League.

To discuss whether this class may be the appropriate choice for your student, please contact Mrs. Patton.

Tuition: $60 per month for 9 months ($240 per semester after registration deposit)

Supply fee: $25

Required materials:

CLC 5th Edition Unit 3 - ISBN: 978-1107675780

NOTE: I have several books to loan on a first come, first serve basis. Let me know early, if you would like to borrow the Unit 3 book for the school year.
Class size: minimum 3, maximum 15

Tutor: Karen Patton

SPANISH I

8th-12th grade, with a sincere desire to learn the Spanish language and culture

Course objectives: To familiarize yourself with the beginning concepts and expressions/conversations of the Spanish language and culture. I will assign homework and will administer quizzes, unit tests and a final oral presentation in Spanish. This class requires a commitment of about three hours a week for homework assignments and studies. We will start every class with our beautiful Catholic prayers in Spanish. We will also have role playing, student presentations, and books read aloud in Spanish. I am a second language learner myself, and I know the best way to teach the language is to engage in it rather than just memorize a list of words without context.

Topics covered:

First Semester: The Spanish alphabet, the Spanish vowels, greetings, identifying yourself to others, expressions of courtesy, nouns and articles, gender of nouns, singular and plural of nouns, Spanish articles, numbers 0-30, subject pronouns and present tense of verb to be, forming sentences, telling time, days and dates, the university, days of the week, present tense of infinitive verbs (ar verbs), study of the verb to like (gustar), question words and forming questions, present tense verb to be (estar), prepositions with estar, compare and contrast estar and ser, numbers 31 and higher. The family, Spanish last names and culture discussion, professions and occupations, descriptive adjectives, position of adjectives, adjectives of nationality, possessive adjectives.

Second Semester: Present tense of er/ir verbs, present tense of tener and venir (to have, to come, hobbies and sports vocabulary, places, present tense of ir (to go), stem-changing verbs, verbs with irregular yo forms, verbs ver and oir (to see and to hear). Vacation vocabulary, the weather, the seasons and months, ordinal numbers, making a reservation, estar (to be) expansion, adjectives that describe emotions and conditions, the present progressive, ser and estar expansion, direct object nouns and pronouns,indirect object nouns and pronouns, to know verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, clothing vocabulary, negotiating a price, colors, preterite of regular verbs, words commonly used with the preterite.

Students earn 1 high school credit after completion of 2 semesters.

Text: No textbook purchase is required. Mrs. Lozano will use Adelante Uno as a reference guide, but all materials will be provided as a part of the supply fee.

Tuition: $40 per month for 9 months ($160 per semester after registration deposit)

Supply fee: $25 (to cover copies provided for both semesters)
Class size: minimum 4, maximum 15

Tutor: Carmela Lozano

SPANISH II

9th-12th grade, with a sincere desire to learn the Spanish language and culture

Course objectives: Continue to learn and familiarize yourself with beginning concepts and expressions of the Spanish language and culture presented in Spanish I and build on it to learn the Spanish II concepts and vocabulary. I will assign homework and will administer quizzes, unit tests and a final oral presentation in Spanish. This class requires a commitment of about three hours a week for homework assignments and studies. We will start every class with our beautiful Catholic prayers in Spanish. We will also have role playing, student presentations, and books read aloud in Spanish. I am a second language learner myself, and I know the best way to teach the language is to engage in it rather than just memorize a list of words without context.

Topics covered:

First Semester: The verbs saber y conocer (to know), indirect object pronouns, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Daily routine vocabulary, personal hygiene, time expressions, reflexive verbs, common reflexive verbs, indefinite and negative words, preterite of ser and ir, verbs like gustar, food vocabulary, meals vocabulary, preterite of stem-changing verbs, double object pronouns, comparisons inequality, comparisons of equality, irregular comparisons, superlatives, parties and celebrations, personal relationships, stages of life.

Second Semester: Irregular preterites, verbs that change meaning in the preterite, question words what vs. which, pronouns after prepositions, visiting the doctor, the body, the health, the imperfect tense, the preterite vs. the imperfect, constructions with se, impersonal constructions with se, se for unplanned events, verbs commonly used with se, adverbs, adverbial expressions, technology vocabulary, car and its accessories, familiar commands,irregular affirmative tu commands, negative tu commands, irregular tu commands, in order to vs. for (por and para), reciprocal reflexives, stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns, the present subjunctive.

Students earn 1 high school credit after completion of 2 semesters.

Prerequisite: Students must be proficient with Spanish I.

Text: No textbook purchase is required. Mrs. Lozano will use Adelante Uno as a reference guide, but all materials will be provided as a part of the supply fee.

Tuition: $40 per month for 9 months ($160 per semester after registration deposit)

Supply fee: $25 (to cover copies provided for both semesters)
Class size: minimum 4, maximum 10

Tutor: Carmela Lozano