The study of Latin begins in 3^rd grade. It is an excellent vehicle for teaching English grammar. Most of the three or more syllable words we use today come to us from Latin or Greek, making Latin an excellent English vocabulary builder. Latin is introduced in small increments, continually reviewed, then the grammar is put to use with English and Latin. The students learn vocabulary, grammar chants, prayers, and quotes. The curriculum used has been developed specifically for the University-Model educational style. It is designed to enrich the students by making them more aware of their linguistic and cultural heritage, build English vocabulary, and generally make them better able to communicate. The very act of analyzing a language is a great exercise for the brain. The study of Latin will help students learn any of the Romance languages later and in fact make it easier to learn even unrelated languages.

Soli Deo Gloria!