Students on this academic team prepare for competition at events sponsored by the California and National Junior Classical Leagues, including Ludi Novembres, Carcer, and State Convention.  Students learn all aspects of classical society, history and mythology, and test their knowledge against high school teams from across the state.  Events include: academic tests (e.g. Latin/Greco-Roman history, mythology, grammar, vocabulary, daily life); speech events; catapult and chariot; essay and story writing.  The premier event is the Certamen, a team quiz contest.

NOTE: This team meets one to two days a week after school.

Prerequisite: None

Level: 9-12

Credit: 2 total (one per semester)

See Also: Academic Teams