Exordium
Sapientia et Virtus
Our motto is “Sapientia et Virtus” which means “Wisdom and Virtue”. Why?
Our motto is “Sapientia et Virtus” which means “Wisdom and Virtue”. Why?
The motto of Highlands Latin School is “Docere, Delectare, Movere,” or “To Teach, To Delight, To Move.” That school, where the Classical Core Curriculum is developed, believes that the key to teaching is making sure that the students enjoy learning.
by Paul Schaeffer
In elementary school I learned the story of Cincinnatus from the book Famous Men of Rome. When I try to recall the stories I learned that year, he is the first one to come to mind. Romulus and Remus came second, followed by Horatius. So I had to ask myself, “Why would Cincinnatus come even before the founders of Rome?”
by Charles Moore A great explanation and defense of Latin poetry. Read it here.
by Paul Schaeffer
My high school chemistry teacher’s favorite word was “wonder.” Nothing was done in class because some outside power required us to do it. After a while, we all knew that we learned what we did because it was worth knowing–and that’s why we wanted to learn it. The first day of class he taught us to use our sense of wonder in our observations.
by Alberto Mattioli The most alive of the dead languages is also getting a boost in some surprising corners outside the Vatican walls. Read more here.
by E. Christian Kopff Read the article here.
by Zachary Woelfel “Classical education classes provide a variety of intangible skills that are essential to success in today’s workplace.” See more at http://www.theithacan.org/30320