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| Classics Club |
Classics Club was established over 20 years ago in the early years of Excellence Through
Classics (ETC) to provide a Club atmosphere for elementary students to learn more about
the language, culture, art, history, and mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Classics Club is being revitalized this year and will provide a place for younger students (K -
6) to have experiences comparable to those found in the National Junior Classical League
(NJCL). We would like to think of the Classics Club as “little” or “parva” NJCL.
ETC and the NJCL are both standing committees of the American Classical League. Students who meet the
criteria for NJCL should visit the NJCL website and join at their state and local levels.
Sponsors for Classics Clubs can be teachers of any subject area, or adults who are interested in promoting
classics at the elementary level. Classics Club can function to supplement any curriculum, as an enrichment
activity for a history of language class, or as an after school club. Classics Club is designed for students in
public and private schools and will be of particular interest to homeschoolers who are looking for a forum
to share similar interests. There will be opportunities for all students to participate in age appropriate
contests, group competitions, and national exams. Classics Club sponsors are encouraged to administer the
Exploratory Latin Exam and/or the National Mythology Exam, which are both sponsored by the ETC.
“Challenges” based on the competition categories for NJCL will be sent to each club. Requirements for
each of these challenges will be enumerated, and the sponsor will be responsible for determining when
the challenge has been met. A challenge record card and stickers will be provided so that each student
can track progress.
Teachers can plan the format of their meeting and use any material they choose to complete the
challenges. If needed, we will happy to provide suggestions and support.
Cost:
Introductory offer includes:
$5.00 annual Club dues
$2.00 per student membership fee
Upon payment, sponsors will receive:
- a certificate recognizing their club
- individual membership cards
- Challenge List Card and sticker rewards to distribute as challenges are met.
Registered clubs will have the option to purchase promotional items and Classics Club T-shirts. They will
gain access to a website for collaboration between schools, where activities can be shared, questions can
be asked, and student work can be published.
If you are interested in participating in Classics Club, please complete the interest survey
below. Please scroll all the way down to submit.
Contact Zee Ann Poerio for questions.
Classics (ETC) to provide a Club atmosphere for elementary students to learn more about
the language, culture, art, history, and mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Classics Club is being revitalized this year and will provide a place for younger students (K -
6) to have experiences comparable to those found in the National Junior Classical League
(NJCL). We would like to think of the Classics Club as “little” or “parva” NJCL.
ETC and the NJCL are both standing committees of the American Classical League. Students who meet the
criteria for NJCL should visit the NJCL website and join at their state and local levels.
Sponsors for Classics Clubs can be teachers of any subject area, or adults who are interested in promoting
classics at the elementary level. Classics Club can function to supplement any curriculum, as an enrichment
activity for a history of language class, or as an after school club. Classics Club is designed for students in
public and private schools and will be of particular interest to homeschoolers who are looking for a forum
to share similar interests. There will be opportunities for all students to participate in age appropriate
contests, group competitions, and national exams. Classics Club sponsors are encouraged to administer the
Exploratory Latin Exam and/or the National Mythology Exam, which are both sponsored by the ETC.
“Challenges” based on the competition categories for NJCL will be sent to each club. Requirements for
each of these challenges will be enumerated, and the sponsor will be responsible for determining when
the challenge has been met. A challenge record card and stickers will be provided so that each student
can track progress.
Teachers can plan the format of their meeting and use any material they choose to complete the
challenges. If needed, we will happy to provide suggestions and support.
Cost:
Introductory offer includes:
$5.00 annual Club dues
$2.00 per student membership fee
Upon payment, sponsors will receive:
- a certificate recognizing their club
- individual membership cards
- Challenge List Card and sticker rewards to distribute as challenges are met.
Registered clubs will have the option to purchase promotional items and Classics Club T-shirts. They will
gain access to a website for collaboration between schools, where activities can be shared, questions can
be asked, and student work can be published.
If you are interested in participating in Classics Club, please complete the interest survey
below. Please scroll all the way down to submit.
Contact Zee Ann Poerio for questions.
