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Questions About Latin
Q: Do students need textbooks?
A: Yes for Latin I, Latin II and Latin III, textbooks are required.
Q: How many lessons are needed for course credit?
A: The Latin courses have 160 required lessons.
Q: Can students who have already taken one or more years of Latin at their school or from another provider enroll in KET Latin II, III, or Latin Literature?
A: Yes. The teacher will provide a placement exam to determine where the students should continue their Latin studies.
Q: Are KET Latin courses appropriate for middle school students?
A: Latin I can serve as a two-year class for middle school students. This is the most typical configuration, both for KET Latin and for other Latin programs. However, middle school students also can take Latin I in a single year followed by Latin II the next year. The KET Latin teacher is available to advise principals or facilitators about which option is best for their students.
Q: Do middle school students receive high school credit for Latin?
A: The local district or school decides whether middle school students receive high school credit for Latin.
Q. Can any of the Latin courses be taken as an independent study?
A: Yes. Latin Literature may be taken as an independent study.
Q: Can all Latin courses be taken on a block schedule?
A: Latin I, II, and III all can be taken on a block schedule. Latin Literature can only be taken on a two-semester basis.
Q: What are the prerequisites for Latin Literature?
A: Students must successfully complete Latin III before enrolling in Latin Literature.