Martin Luther King Jr. School

Why Study Latin?

Do you like:

• puzzles?
• making connections between words?
• mythology?
• history?
• to be creative?
• to compete?
• field trips?

Students who learn Latin:

• Improve their vocabulary and grammar
• Do better on standardized tests
• Improve their critical thinking skills
• Have an easier time learning Romance languages
• Develop a greater understanding of the English language
• Understand connection between Western
  civilization and ancient Rome

Latin at MLK

• Is offered from 7th – 12th grade
• Dual enrollment and AP are offered in alternate
  years

Students have the opportunity to:

• be in Junior Classical League (JCL) - an organization that allows Latin students to compete in academics, arts, and athletics
• take the National Latin Exam (NLE) - a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world
• earn medals and ribbons
• add to their resume
• earn a Seal of Biliteracy

Examples of Student Work

What career field can I get into after studying Latin?

• doctor
• lawyer
• nurse
• pharmacist
• dentist
• podiatrist
• occupational therapist
• physical therapist
• scientist
• researcher
• analyst
• manager
• archivist
• curator
• historian
• librarian
• editor
• writer
• publisher
• journalist
• consultant
• producer
• lobbyist
• designer
• and many others

Skills acquired after studying Latin:

• contextualizing evidence
• extrapolating when evidence is lacking
• seeing patterns and making connections
• analyzing data and texts
• memorizing and organizing data
• constructing persuasive arguments, written or verbal
• situating ideas within a larger discourse
• facility with English grammar and syntax
• revising ideas in light of new evidence
• thinking in an interdisciplinary manner
• working with people in other fields
• understanding and taking into account multiple perspective
• translating ideas for different contexts.

Resources