In this introductory course, students will begin their studies in the Latin language. Students will build fundamental grammar and vocabulary introduced through a story about a Roman girl and her family. Students will focus on learning basics of Latin grammar, including noun declension, verb conjugations, and other fundamentals of Latin. Students also will be introduced to the roots, prefixes and suffixes of the Modern English that have their origins in the Latin Language. Students will also experience the Roman world through the writings of authors and poets who lived in the Roman world.

Important Note: VCHS only offers two levels of Latin each year, with a maximum of three years of Latin. Because VCHS did not offer Latin I in the 2022-23 school year, Latin II was not offered in 2023-24. Latin I and Latin II will be offered in during the 2024-25 school year. In the 2025-26 school year, VCHS will offer Latin II and III only, with Latin I returning the following year.