Livermore High School Adding Latin to Curriculum

The language of ancient authors such as Cicero, Vergil, Ovid, and Caesar will be offered this fall at Livermore High School.

Classical Latin will be adopted by the World Language department after more than a 20 years’ absence.

This highly respected and academically challenging subject of study is offered in only a few high schools in the Bay Area.

The study of Latin is beneficial for several reasons, including a statistical increase in SAT scores due to the expansion of English vocabulary and the increased understanding of grammar and syntax. Many scientific, medical, and legal terms come from Latin vocabulary. Latin courses are very impressive to college admissions teams, who know the rigor of Latin study and what it means in terms of verbal development for students.

Enrollment is key to the success of this program. Interested students should contact Mary Kaye Brown, the Latin teacher, directly at mbrown.lvjusd.k12.ca.us. She can answer any questions you have or get you registered for the class. CARPE DIEM! (Seize the day!)

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