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Course Overview
Latin V at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
Latin V at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
This Spanish III course is designed to build on Spanish II, where we build upon the grammar, vocabulary, and
reading materials that students learned in Spanish I and II, and consciously move from a grammar stage to a focus
on logic and rhetoric, in keeping with the elements of a classical education. We review different parts of speech,
using memorization, repetition, activities, reading for comprehension, and quizzes, in order to familiarize scholars
with the required grammatical structures that are essential for mastery in Spanish. Scholars will use authentic
source language literature in order to observe examples of relevant grammar, and so build their skills in the target
language. Scholars will produce written material in pursuit of mastery of the skills.
Course Overview
This Spanish III course is designed to build on Spanish II, where we build upon the grammar, vocabulary, and
reading materials that students learned in Spanish I and II, and consciously move from a grammar stage to a focus
on logic and rhetoric, in keeping with the elements of a classical education. We review different parts of speech,
using memorization, repetition, activities, reading for comprehension, and quizzes, in order to familiarize scholars
with the required grammatical structures that are essential for mastery in Spanish. Scholars will use authentic
source language literature in order to observe examples of relevant grammar, and so build their skills in the target
language. Scholars will produce written material in pursuit of mastery of the skills.
Course Overview
Scholars will deepen their understanding of music as they engage with masterworks from the Medieval Era through
the 20th Century. Through attentive listening, they will cultivate an ear for identifying instruments, musical
compositions, and stylistic features of each period. Scholars will also study essential music terminology and theory,
enabling them to articulate precise, written descriptions of musical pieces and their characteristics.
Course Overview
Scholars will broaden their appreciation of music by studying significant works from Beethoven, Stravinsky, Haydn,
Berlioz, and other masters of the orchestral tradition. Through focused listening and score study, they will strengthen
their ability to recognize intervals, chords, scales, and stylistic elements across major musical periods. Scholars will
also develop familiarity with key theoretical concepts—such as rhythm, harmony, form, and instrumentation—
enabling them to write clear, thoughtful analyses of the pieces they encounter throughout the course.
Course Overview
The art of poetry combines several aspects of language to communicate a specific insight from the poet to the
reader. The craft of poetry uses several patterns to create meaning. Some of these patterns include language,
images, sound, and form. This course will discuss the function, diction, and form of poetry: images, metaphor,
rhythm, rhyme, meters, etc. Additionally, this course will familiarize students with some of these forms and patterns,
allowing them to practice using these tools to compose their own poetry.
Course Overview
The Foundations of Personal Fitness course cultivates lifelong habits of health by helping students understand the
nature and purpose of physical well-being. Through weekly readings, discussions, and guided practice, scholars
explore how deliberate activity strengthens the body and supports a flourishing human life. The course emphasizes
thoughtful self-reflection as students design, implement, and track a personal fitness plan rooted in discipline,
prudence, and perseverance. Along the way, students study principles of safety, nutrition, endurance, strength, and
flexibility, learning to care for the body as a gift to be stewarded wisely. By the end of the semester, scholars will
possess both the knowledge and the habits needed to pursue physical fitness with intention, excellence, and joy.
