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Class Expectations Big Question / Idea for Class: Are the Ancient Romans alive today? Approach to Class: This is a working partnership if you put in the effort, class should be manageable. Latin builds - ask for help when you need it! Class Web Page: Magistras web page provides information about class, including vocabulary and grammar notes, extended assignments and projects, and helpful links. Be sure to check the class web page on a regular basis for information and assignments. Daily Routine and Expectations: ~ Bring your Latin notes booklet / binder to class every day. ~ Read the SmartBoard before the beginning of class to see what materials you need for class. ~ Be in your seat with your materials for class ready when the bell rings to begin class. ~ Wait to be excused at the end of class. ~ Listen carefully and try! Grading System: Your Latin grade is based upon weighted categories.Quizzes and Projects ... .. 45 % of grade Translations and Classwork ........................ .. ..... 25 % of grade Quizlab (online activities) and Participation ... .. 20 % of grade Homework (graded and effort points) . .. ..... 10 % of grade Graded Items for Class Notes Booklet Your Latin NOTES booklet is the most important resource you have for studying and staying organized for class. It includes vocabulary lists, grammar notes, and various culture notes for mythology, daily Roman life, and Roman history. You should ALWAYS have your booklet for class.QUIZLAB Online activities will also be assigned as a part of class assignments. You will have your own individual account for these online activities. Be sure to complete these assignments by the indicated deadlines (posted in class) either during appropriate school time, at the library, or at home. Binder This three ring binder will be used to organize your Latin notes and assignments. Dividers - CLW, HW, Ecce Translations, LA Connections, Quizzes ** Papers will have a mark in the upper left-hand corner or title for the correct binder section. Homework Homework will be assigned almost every day to help you maintain and practice your Latin skills, as well as present some cultural material. It is VERY important to complete and turn in all assignments for your progress in class and many missed assignments can make a difference in your grade.An overview of the weeks assignments will be given orally every Monday and posted on the front board and Progress Book for the entire week this should be written in your plan book every Monday. These assignments may be collected and graded for either points or effort at any time. Quizzes Quizzes will be given regularly, often once a week. These quizzes will cover such material as vocabulary, grammar concepts, stories and translation, and cultural items. An overview of the material covered and the format of the quiz will always be given to you to help you study this will be written on the board and reviewed orally. Often quiz information will be posted on the class web page. Some quizzes will be unannounced and will take place as reviews of the previous days class work or homework. Some quizzes are open-note quizzes to check the completion and accuracy of your notes.Projects Various projects, focused primarily on cultural topics, will be assigned periodically throughout the year. Many of these assignments will have instructions and help provided for you on the class web page. Rubrics and checklists will be used to grade these projects.TRANSLATIONS Various types of sentence and passage translations will occur over the year. Some will ask you to choose the correct translation; some will ask to you put English sentences in order based on a Latin passage; some will ask you to write a good English version of a Latin story.General Items Latin builds do not fall behind: I am available before school, at lunch, after school, and at other times upon request for additional help and to answer questions. Use email to ask questions as well! Missed Classes: It is your responsibility to find out what work you have missed, get any notes you have missed, and to arrange a time to make up quizzes. If these assignments are not made up, they count as zeroes in the grade book. Extra Credit Opportunities: Making note cards or study aids for quizzes, answering extra credit questions posted weekly or presented at various times in class, bringing in references to Latin or the Classical World with a short explanation of their connection to class. All extra credit must be turned in by the week before the end of the quarter in order to count.Responsibility to Class: Remember that everyone (each student and the teacher) shares the responsibility for making this class a success. Cooperation, respect, and honesty are mutually beneficial.
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