Workshop: Enrichment For National Latin Exam (NLE)

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Enrichment for National Latin Exam (NLE)

Have you ever wondered how so many scientific names come from Latin? Did the Romans know science and engineering? Funny you should ask! The word "science" comes from "SCIENTIA" the Latin word for "knowledge."

Enrichment for National Latin Exam (NLE) - A 12-hour Latin course with a focus on preparation for the National Latin Exam (NLE) for those currently in grades 4-9. Classes offered both online and in-person.

National Latin Exam Focus

The National Latin Exam (NLE) is a measure of success that looks good on school and college applications and may lead to scholarships. This course will cover all the major concepts that will be on the NLE, provide practice material and techniques for scoring high, and help students gain confidence.

This course will increase your student’s chances of scoring high and getting a certificate or award medal on the National Latin Exam. In 2023 two students received perfect scores, two received gold medals, and one a silver medal. In 2024 two students received a perfect score, three received gold medals, and one a silver medal.

Which Exam Should You Prepare For?

A student who is new to Latin should sign up for the INTRO level and take the national INTRODUCTION TO LATIN EXAM.
A student who has had previous Latin classes should sign up for the BEGINNING level and take the national BEGINNING LATIN EXAM.

Latin Enrichment Curriculum

- Latin Grammar - nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, enclitics, interjections, and verbs.
- English Grammar - reinforcement of English syntax and comparison with that of Latin.
- Roots and Derivations - how so much of English vocabulary comes from Greek and Latin.
- Geography - important locations in the Roman world around the time of Caesar
- History - major cultures, eras, kings, heroes, dictators, emperors, etc.
- Mythology - Olympian deities and myths of the Greeks and Romans, etc.
- STEM in Antiquity - Science and engineering marvels of the Greek and Roman world including architecture, building materials, public water supplies, tools, weapons, etc.
- Roman Life - city of Rome, culture, housing, clothing, family life, education, etc.
- Latin in Everyday Use - thematic vocabulary, oral Latin, derivatives, expressions, mottoes, abbreviations used in everyday English.

Your Latin Instructor

The instructor, Bob Phinney, has taught classical Latin for 43 years and has taught many exam prep classes to hundreds of students.

Bob taught at a private K-12 school in Brookline for 38 years before retiring and starting New England Sci-Tech in 2018. He is a graduate of Harvard where he studied architecture, art, and science. He got a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification at Clark, holds a Level II archery certification, has an FCC Amateur Extra radio class license, and is a Volunteer Examiner (VE) for FCC radio license exams. Bob was director of IT at his K-12 school for 23 years, director of a summer science day camp for 21 years, and director of a Maine summer camp for 5 years. Bob’s primary academic subject for 38 years was classical Latin language, but he has also taught photography, algebra, English, chemistry, graphic design, woodworking, electronics, radio license courses, astronomy, model rocketry, and archery.

Current ONLINE courses offered

FALL TERM - September, October, November

Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Sept 8 to Nov 24, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Sept 8 to Nov 24, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

WINTER TERM - December, January, February

Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

EXAM TIME

The Pegasus Mythology Exam will be given at New England Sci-Tech on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM both in person and electronically over Zoom.

The National Latin Exams will be given at New England Sci-Tech on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM both in person and electronically over Zoom.

SPRING TERM - March, April, May (Beginning to prep for the 2025 exams)

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Mar 3 to May 19, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Mar 3 to May 19, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Mar 3 to May 19, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

SUMMER TERM - June, July, August

Prep for the BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Jun 3 to Aug 26, 3:00-4:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Jun 3 to Aug 26, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Jun 3 to Aug 26, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144).

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail bobphinney at nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.