Download - HMS back to school Latin 2015
Latin 1
Magister Adam Henry
How to find me• e-mail: [email protected]
•Room 262–During lunch–After school until 3 (by appointment)
•Phone = x5262
Homework• Can be found:
– On board in class– On Latin website– On Remind (for projects, tests, quizzes)
•Expect homework every night* usually not on weekends except for studying
Why Latin?
• 60% of English is based on Latin
• Preparation for the SATs.– Scholarship money for college.
• Interest in Roman culture.• Interdisciplinary subject.• 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