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With a strong foundation in tradition and structure, at the sam e time Boys' Latin Charter School of Philadelphia is alive to innovation. Responding to the changing world of the twenty-first century, our curriculum has grown in new ways without giving up the core curriculum that is a hallmark of the School. The department recognizes that a student must master a variety of language skills if he is to participate successfully in our society. Among these skills is the ability to read critically, to interpret logically, and to communicate effectively in both oral and written expression. Throughout their career at Boys' Latin, students will learn how to communicate through various forms of written and oral language and read works representing diverse voices and experiences. - that the study of counting, data analysis, and other topics from discrete mathematics be woven into the core courses and supplemented by the additional courses; - that developing problem-solving and test-taking strategies depends on an accumulated body of knowledge; A scholar once said, History teaches everything, including the future. The history department at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter school has created our history curricula to promote the idea that history continues to shape and influence our lives. In our courses, we challenge our students to think critically, ask questions, and articulate ideas in historically supported arguments. We consistently connect historical events to the modern day world so the students will understand the present, consider their own beliefs, and develop empathy for different cultures. We support these ideas through a plethora of engaging activities such as Socratic seminars, role playing, debates, and writing assignments. It is our goal, by the end of their senior year, to have well-rounded students who are able to perform and achieve in college level history classes. The primary goal of the Science Department is to provide a comprehensive program to produce science literate students, well prepared to understand the world around them. To meet this goal, Boys' Latin offers a variety of science classes directed towards students of all abilities and interests, and designed to reflect the state framework. Each course offers a challenging, activity based curriculum infused with technology. Students experience science through hands on labs, individual and group research projects, problem solving activities and class discussions. A broad based thematic approach is provided in the entry level classes. Students may then choose more advanced classes in both physical and life science disciplines. Lab work is emphasized in all courses. Latin Latin The primary goal of the Latin Department at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School is to develop in our students the ability to read significant works of Roman authors in Latin while growing in our understanding of and appreciation for the English language. We believe in the intrinsic value of Latin literature and thus we focus upon those skills that enable students to delve into the literature of the Romans such as vocabulary building and grammar acquisition. Through the study of Latin grammar and syntax, students master the richness of English as a language and a literature as well as gain a historical overview of how language and its structures develop and work. It is our belief that the study of Latin needs to be set in its context, and that the content of the assigned readings can best be appreciated through the development of an understanding of Roman society, history and habits of thought. In addition, students also learn some of the arts of precision, self-criticism, and building conceptual models. In advanced courses, class discussions regarding translation and multi-faceted projects are incorporated into each trimester. It is our goal to have students, by the end of their senior year, be able to appreciate and read original works of Latin authors so that they might be abl