Introduction
Why take Latin? Will you have higher test scores because more than 80 percent of standardized test vocabulary comes from Latin words? Yes! Will Latin help you in the Sciences because it serves as foundation language for these disciplines? Yes! Will Latin help you learn other languages because French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian are derived from it? Yes! Will you have an awesome time exploring the language, culture, and history of one of the most amazing civilizations in the history of the world? Yes! Yes! Yes!
The Challenge Latin program is designed to strengthen 4th-6th grade students' abilities. Students will receive direct instruction, and they will learn many things about the Latin language—writing and reading. During class time, students will be expected to participate in activities. Occasionally, challenging assignments may be provided for home exploration.
Instruction
The Challenge Latin program is designed to be an intensive mentorship program. Therefore, the maximum student/teacher ratio is 14:1. We are committed to having high-quality teachers as Challenge Latin instructors. Click here to read more about our instructors.
Class Size
Minimum of ten, maximum of fourteen students per class.
Testing
Quizzes may be given periodically to help students maintain previously learned skills.
Text
There is no textbook for the course. Teacher-generated materials will be used.
Dates for Fall
Challenge Latin is a semester program with five 3 ½ hour long classes (9AM to 12:30 PM) taking place on five Saturdays during the fall semester (see site schedule link). Challenge classes will not be offered during the spring semester.
Location
Challenge Latin class site for the fall semester of 2008 will be in Iowa City only.
Cost
Tuition is $340 for the class series.* This fee includes teacher salary, all of the cost for materials, and all curriculum development costs. The Belin-Blank Center underwrites the administrative costs, including the salary for a graduate assistant assigned to help with Challenge Latin and any assessments that may be coordinated by the Belin-Blank Center. *This is a semester fee, and we do not pro-rate the fees. There are no refunds or discounts for classes students must miss.
Financial aid is available for qualifying families.
Note
Please send a healthy snack (fruit, juice, crackers) to class with your child to enjoy during a mid-morning break.
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Blando, Ed.S - catherine-blando@uiowa.edu or
Susan Assouline, Ph.D - susan-assouline@uiowa.edu
(800)336-6463
Primary Challenge Math
Challenge Math
Primary Challenge Language Arts
Challenge Language Arts
Challenge Science
Math Excursions: Geometry
Challenge Foreign Language
Challenge Photography
Challenge Leadership