Latin I
9th Grade
Full Year - 1 credit

Latin I introduces students to the language that shaped the intellectual, literary, and theological life of the Western world. Using a language acquisition approach, students learn to read Latin as a language rather than merely decode isolated sentences. Instruction emphasizes Ecclesiastical pronunciation while remaining rooted in the classical Roman tradition.
Through readings presented entirely in Latin, students develop foundational vocabulary and grammar while encountering the daily life and culture of ancient Rome. By the end of the course, students possess the tools needed to begin approaching authentic Latin texts.

Latin II
10th Grade
Prerequisite: Latin I
Full Year - 1 credit

Latin II builds upon the linguistic foundation established in Latin I as students continue developing fluency through increasingly complex readings. Students strengthen their command of Latin grammar and syntax while expanding vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Alongside continued language study, students explore the history, mythology, and culture of the Greco-Roman world while beginning to engage adapted and authentic passages from classical authors. By the conclusion of the course, students are prepared to transition from foundational language study to sustained engagement with Latin literature.

Honors Latin III & IV
11th & 12th Grade
Prerequisites: Latin I and Latin II
Full Year - 1 credit

Honors Latin III & IV is an advanced literature course in which students read and interpret significant works of Latin prose and poetry while deepening their understanding of the Greco-Roman world. Juniors and seniors enroll together in a two-year rotating curriculum so that students may complete the course without repeating material.
Students read selections from authors such as Virgil, Ovid, Catullus, Julius Caesar, and Pliny the Younger, along with important voices from the Catholic intellectual tradition including Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. Through close reading and translation, students examine the literary artistry, rhetoric, and historical context of these works while exploring the culture, mythology, and intellectual life of the ancient world.

Spanish I
9th Grade
Full Year - 1 credit

This course is designed to introduce students to both Spanish language and culture. This class emphasizes the language skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing by focusing on the application of simple grammatical concepts. Students listen to basic level Spanish with increasing comprehension, develop Spanish vocabulary for practical everyday use, and speak with correct pronunciation. Students read and write simple Spanish paragraphs and become informed and sensitive to relevant aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish II
10th Grade
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Full Year - 1 credit

In this course, students expand on the foundations built in Spanish I. This class emphasizes the language skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing by focusing on the application of simple grammatical concepts. The students listen to basic level Spanish with increasing comprehension, develop Spanish vocabulary for practical everyday use, and speak with sufficient correct pronunciation. Students read and write Spanish paragraphs and become informed and sensitive to relevant aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish III & IV
11th & 12th Grade
Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II
Full Year - 1 credit

In this course, students will expand on the foundations built in Spanish II. This class emphasizes the language skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing by focusing on the application of simple grammatical concepts. The students listen to basic level Spanish with increasing comprehension, develop Spanish vocabulary for practical everyday use, and speak with sufficient correct pronunciation. Students read and write Spanish paragraphs and become informed and sensitive to relevant aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures.