PARENT HOME PAGE

for 7th and 8th grade Latin at CSB

 

My goal is for EVERY student to be academically successful and have a positive experience in Latin class. I count on parents to work with me toward reaching this goal.

 

Feel free to contact me at: piazza at cathedralschool dot net.  I will usually respond within 24 hours.

 

IN THE CLASSROOM: Essential Latin Class Information:

procedures and grading policy

classroom rules

homework policy

 

THEORY:

Summary of Mr. PiazzaŐs approach to teaching Latin, and rationale for teaching this way, as well as a few FAQŐs:

www.johnpiazza.net/piazza_approach.htm

 

Definition of language proficiency, as determined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

ACTFL National Standards for Foreign Language Education

http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3392

 

 

JCL EVENTS

Information about the two Junior Classical League events, and how you can help make these events fun and educational for the boys.

Please mark these important Dates:

Sat. Oct 22, at St. Ignatius Prep High School in San Francisco.

Fri-Sat. March 30-31, Menlo School in Atherton

 

 

CLASS BLOGS

This page is where parents can find information about Latin classes, including curriculum, syllabi, assignments, grading, projects and Latin class events. In addition, be sure to check in with the new Latin class blogs (should be accessible next week):

 

https://wiki.cathedralschool.net/groups/latin7/blog/

https://wiki.cathedralschool.net/groups/latin8/blog/

 

This is where I will write weekly updates containing information about the class, assignments, events, and more.