Latin for Children B

  • Year-long
  • Lower School
  • Grades 5+
  • 5 sections

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Placement Process One critical factor for restful learning is the proper placement of students. If you are unsure which level is the best fit for your student, reach out to the instructor you are considering. Once registered, anticipate contact regarding placement evaluations from instructors by May 15th and throughout the summer. Students must be enrolled to enter the placement process. Early placement exams may allow time for tutoring or additional review based on the outcomes. See more about placement evaluations in our Student-Parent Handbook.

Latin Placement Process For registered students, please anticipate contact regarding placement evaluations from instructors by May 15th and throughout the summer. Students must be enrolled in a Latin course to receive a placement assessment. Latin classes have a detailed and specific placement process. Learn more about the Latin placement process here.

Students in the Latin for Children B course continue their study of Latin grammar and reading while also continuing to delight in the Latin language. Students study the third noun declension, the third verb conjugation, and all remaining parts of speech (pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, and conjunctions). During the course, students read and translate basic Latin paragraphs and simple stories, putting their knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary to work. They also acquire a Latin vocabulary of another 240 words and learn many English words derived from these Latin words. As a step beyond just an exposure to the language, this course trains students in grammar, vocabulary, and English derivatives in a lively, interactive way.

Watch Lower School Latin Lead Teacher, Amanda Reeves Explain Latin for Children at Scholé Academy! 

The course is designed to:

  • Engage students in continued mastery of Latin grammar 
  • Further develop sentence analysis and translation skills
  • Teach Latin words through imitation, songs, and games
  • Make lasting connections between English and Latin grammar and vocabulary
  • Provide exposure to medieval history, culture, and historical figures through readings and translations

The ideal student for this course will be entering 5th-6th grade and developmentally ready to engage in an appropriately leveled corporate classroom. They are able to demonstrate mastery of the material of Latin for Children A assumed at the beginning of this course. This mastery can be demonstrated either through successful completion of the Latin for Children A course at Scholé Academy or successful completion of a placement exam. Rising 7th graders are welcome in Latin for Children B, though they may also wish to consider our upper-school Latin 1 course, which progresses at a faster and more challenging pace. If your student is outside the target grade range for this class, or if you have further questions, read more about the Latin placement process here.

While the primary text will be Latin for Children Primer B and History Reader, the instructors will be adapting and augmenting the curriculum as they see best for the learning objectives of the course. Additional materials may include worksheets, in-class games the students will prepare for, and spoken Latin activities. As such, students should be prepared to regularly print PDF files supplied by their teacher well in advance of the class in which they will be used.

“The interaction of the (Latin for Children B) class turned Latin from something that she had to do, which she usually did last, into something that she wanted to do, and now does before her other schoolwork. I no longer have to cajole or press her to study her Latin. What a godsend! Thank you!” —Scholé Academy Latin for Children B Parent

How to Enroll

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    First, read the available course descriptions, noting prerequisites, target grades, and course objectives. If you think your student is prepared for the course, go ahead and register. After registration, a placement assessment may be provided to students, depending on the course and the student’s previous enrollment with Scholé Academy. Registration is finalized when the student’s placement assessment has been returned by the course instructor with placement confirmation.

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    Our Assistant to the Principal will be in touch with you after your enrollment to help you with next steps, including any placement evaluations that may be required for your course selections.

    This registration will be finalized when the student’s placement assessment has been returned by the course instructor with placement confirmation.