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Latin III / V Open House. Mrs. HwangBo August 30 th , 2012. Academic Topics . Attendance is important, esp. on the block system! Every student should come prepared to participate in class every day (book, notebook / paper, writing utensil) .
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Latin III / V Open House Mrs. HwangBo August 30th, 2012
Academic Topics • Attendance is important, esp. on the block system! • Every student should come prepared to participate in class every day (book, notebook / paper, writing utensil). • Active participation in classroom instruction is the best way to learn and retain the curriculum.
Academic Topics • Students will have small assessments regularly throughout the semester, and a few large assessments interspersed. • Latin Homework is minimal, but students will ocassionally need to complete classroom agenda items at home if they do not finish in class. • Students should keep copies of their Saylor novels on hand.
Grading System • Grades are divided into Georgia Performance Standards categories as listed in the syllabus. • Small assessments : practice quizzes, unit quizzes, reading projects, author background quizzes
Misc. Resources • Hoyahoyasaxa.wikispaces.com – fully enabled online resource for the Roman authors in our Ecce Romani / Pearson House texts, also the home-base for the Saylor novels reading assignments. • Remind 101 – group texting service used for homework & club reminders. • Quizlet: www.quizlet.com - online flash cards for review, search Harrison HS Latin group.
Latin Club • 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:30-4:15, in rooms 311 & 314 • Social opportunity to continue their interest in the classical languages and cultures. • Major Events: Fall Forum (Sept. 29th), Ides of March Macaroni Grill dinner (TBA), GJCL State Convention (Apr. 19 – 22, 2013).
Latin Honor Society Available to Latin III students by invitation only. Academic & citizenship criteria apply. Seniors receive a diploma seal, all may report membership as an academic achievement on college and other applications. Details to come in early September.
If you need help… • For questions or concerns regarding academic progress, missed assignments, make up assignments, or discipline issues please feel free to email me @ rebecca.hwangbo@cobbk12.org • This email is easily accessible (and spam-blocking proofed) through my blog at www.harrisonhigh.org • Harrison Phone # 678-594-8104
REMIND 101 • Text to : 1(510) 924-0279 • Latin III message – “@hwangbo” • Latin V message – “@rhwangbo” • Latin Club – “@hhsjcl” • Latin Honor Society – “@hhsnlhs”