Latin
Latin is currently offered to Honors students.
Sixth grade honors students in Latin I are introduced to the language. The focus is on vocabulary, sentence structure, and the formation of various types of nouns and verbs. Students in this class master the basics and, in the process, gain insight into English grammar and composition. Students are also introduced to Roman culture through history, mythology, and project-based learning.
Seventh grade honors students focus on translation in Latin II. Students in this class refine the skills needed to decipher complex passages. Etymology is another key component of Latin II. Through the study of word origins, students build their English vocabulary. Students are also introduced to Roman culture through history, mythology, and project-based learning.
Spanish
Middle School Students in grades 4-7 attend Spanish twice a week. Curriculum utilizes the students’ knowledge and confidence in Spanish from lower school to help build foundations on sentence structure, vocabulary, and conversational Spanish through use of more materials including textbooks, chrome books, and in-class assessments. Upon graduation from St. Catherine of Siena, students will have a strong foundation in Spanish, as well as a confidence in their ability to learn a foreign language.