Latin 1

Magister Adam Henry

How to find the Magister

• e-mail: ahenry@havsd.net

•Room 262–Before/After school by appointment

•Phone = x5262

Why Latin?

• 60% of English is based on Latin

• Preparation for the SATs.– Scholarship money for college.

• Interest in Roman culture.• And…

Why Latin?

• Helps with Romance languages.

• Careers in science, medicine, and law.

• Great influence on Western Culture.

Latin outside of the Classroom

• Philadelphia Classical Society Competition in February

• National Latin Exam in March

Socrates

Class website:

• What you will find:– Daily homework– Copies of all handouts from class– Project assignments– Website games to practice grammar and vocabulary

– Links to free i-pad apps