Turning Point Secondary School – Advanced Placement Latin

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is a college level course that allows students to hone their skills in reading, translating, and analyzing Latin texts, as well as to demonstrate historical and cultural understanding, make connections with other disciplines, and compare Latin usage with that of English. The course uses the literatures of Vergil and Caesar as a base and teaches students to read with critical, historical, and literary sensitivity. After completing this course, students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Latin exam given by the College Board. At the end of this course students should reach an Advanced Low to Advanced Mid proficiency level in reading, a Novice High proficiency level in listening, a Novice Mid to Novice High proficiency level in speaking, and a Novice Mid to Novice High proficiency level in writing.