A LATIN COURSE FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
January 18th - March 12th, 2021 (weekly lesson)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Elementa Online is an online course in introductory Latin for elementary and middle school students using Paideia’s Elementa curriculum. The program includes eight weekly, hour-long live classes with an instructor and a small learning pod of other students. Topics covered include Latin vocabulary and grammar as well as Roman history and mythology. In addition to the weekly classroom sessions, the program includes online access to instructional videos, quizzes, and other learning materials.
PREREQUISITES
This program welcomes elementary and middle school students from the ages of 8 to 12 years old who wish to learn Latin, and by doing so improve their English literacy. Students will be grouped with other students at a similar age and experience level. For this session, we will host separate classes for beginner students and students who are continuing through the Elementa curriculum from our fall session.
PLATFORM AND SCHEDULING
Sessions for Elementa Online will meet once a week for 8 weeks using free video conferencing software. All that is necessary to participate is an internet or phone connection and the Elementa student workbook. Sessions will be scheduled based on participants’ time zone and availability so students from all over the world are welcome to apply.
Classes for this term will likely be offered during the following times (listed in the EST time zone here). You may select your availability in the enrollment form below:
Mondays 4-5pm
Tuesdays 5-6pm
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Thursdays 5-6pm
Saturdays 1-2pm
If none of the above times listed will work, please let us know your preferred time and we will try to accommodate an alternate time or issue a refund.
INSTRUCTORS
Nancy Vander Veer
Nancy Vander Veer is the Programs Manager at the Paideia Institute. She previously taught Latin at the Marymount School of New York and is a graduate of Samford University.
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Curriculum Design Assistant
Emma Wynne
Emma Wynne is a class of 2018 graduate of Christendom College with her B.A. in Classical and Early Christian Studies. After leading Classical Tours in Italy, she joined Paideia's Curriculum Design team and teaches the Elementa curriculum for Elementa Online.
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TUITION AND FEES
The tuition for Elementa Online is $250. Family discounts are available for students sharing the same video feed. Please contact info@paideia-institute.org for more information.
Students should purchase the Elementa workbook here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Paideia Institute is able to offer a limited number of full and partial scholarships to participants with financial need. Please visit our scholarships page to learn more.
ENROLL
Sections will form and fill based on participants’ schedules and ages. Use the form below to register, and we will be in touch with you about further scheduling specifics. Students should enroll by January 5th, but it is best to apply early.
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