Grissom High School

Teacher webpage for Stephanie Partain

 

Contact Information

Stephanie Partain

spartain@hsv.k12.al.us

(256) 428-8000 ext. 248

Room EE7

 

General Information

Department

Foreign Language

 

Courses Taught

Latin

 

Other Duties

Junior Classical League (Latin Club)

 

Course Requirements

 

Syllabus

Latin I

Teacher:  Stephanie Partain

Texts:   Latin For Americans, 1997, Ullman, Henderson, & Henry

            Mythology by Edith Hamilton (Will need to purchase before spring break.  Used book stores or

            prior Latin/English students will probably have one.)

 

Course rationale:

            This course aims to foster an understanding of the Latin language and to increase awareness of the influences of this classical period on modern man.  There is also a focus on Roman mythology and its influence on our society today. 

 

Essential Functions:

            1)  Able to memorize lists of vocabulary and noun/verb endings

            2)  Able to utilize vocabulary and endings in order to translate sentences and passages

            3)  Have basic knowledge of English grammar (Parts of Speech)

 

Policies:

            1)  Major tests are always announced at least 2 days before the test date.

            2)  Work missed due to absences is the responsibility of the student.  Major tests must be

                  made up within 2 weeks.  Homework checks and daily grades will be made up at the

                  teacher’s discretion.

            **MAKE UP DAY—EVERY TUESDAY MORNING AT 7:25 IN EE7

 

Grading:

            Grading is done on a cumulative point system, i.e. total points acquired divided by the total

            points possible during a grading period.

                 GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED BY:

                        1)  Chapter tests (count twice starting 2nd nine weeks)

                        2)  Unit tests

                        3)  Vocabulary quizzes (weekly)

                        4)  Classwork grades

                        5)  Homework checks

                        6)  Extra credit  (Additional points may be earned during a grading period.  Opportunities

                             to earn these points will be periodically given to the whole class.  I do not offer extra

                             points for reports and projects.  You must earn the points when given the opportunity!)

            **I encourage each student (and parents) to check the STI weekly for an update of his/her

                average.

 

Biographical Information

 

I have been teaching at Grissom since the 1993-1994 school year.  I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin and Biology from Troy University in Troy, Alabama.