Latin and Greek at Seven Hills
The Large Theater of Pompeii
Free Trial Latin Classes
Monday, April 13
In these free trial classes, students will experience the Seven Hills creative and dynamic approach to learning Latin. We’ll introduce key elements of the language and explore the ancient city of Pompeii as it was in the first century, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Students will have translate real Latin sentences in a supportive and engaging environment. Classes will be taught by head of school and Latin teacher, Wes Swing.
— Free Trial Latin for Younger Kids (ages 7-9). Monday, April 13, from 4-4:30 pm Pacific (7-7:30 pm Eastern). Info + Registration.
— Free Trial Latin (ages 10 and up). Monday, April 13, from 5-5:30pm Pacific (8-8:30pm Eastern). Info + Registration.
Summer Readings in Latin
Meets: Wednesdays, 2-3 pm Pacific (5-6 pm Eastern), June 10 through August 12, 2026
This relaxed, no-homework course is designed to help students maintain their Latin skills over the summer. Each week, students will read and discuss Latin passages, focusing on vocabulary, translation practice, and enjoying the language in a low-pressure environment. For more information or to register, please visit our class registration page.
Latin I - Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
Section 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:30—10 am Pacific // 12:30—1 pm Eastern), September 1 — end of May
Section 2: Thursdays from 4-5 pm Pacific (7-8 pm Eastern), September 3, 2026 — end of May, 2027
This first-year Latin course is for students aged 10 and up. Students will complete weekly translation assignments and cover the first semester of a standard independent school Latin curriculum. The class includes Roman history, culture, and extensive etymology, and classes are taught by Elizabeth and Wes with an asynchronous option available.
Section 1 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Info + Registration.
Section 2 (Thursdays). Info + Registration.
Latin I for Younger Students - Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
Section 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 10—10:30 am Pacific (1—1:30 pm Eastern), September 1, 2026 — End of May, 2027
Designed for ages 7–9, this course introduces Latin grammar, vocabulary, and the culture and history of ancient Rome. Students will translate stories, explore English words derived from Latin, and take virtual tours of Pompeii to understand Roman daily life. Taught by Wes with an asynchronous option available. Space is limited.
Section 1 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Info + Registration.
Latin II - Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
Section 1: Wednesdays from 4-5 pm Pacific (7-8 pm Eastern), September 3 — end of May, 2027
Section 2: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-9:30 am Pacific (12-12:30 pm Eastern), September 2 — end of May 2027
This course is for returning students and follows the Cambridge Latin Course. Students complete weekly assignments, engage in project-based learning, and meet the expectations of a standard high school Latin curriculum. Taught by Wes and Dan with an asynchronous option available. Registration and more information at the following links.
Ancient Greek
Meets: Summer, 2026.
Our Introduction to Ancient Greek class at Seven Hills Online Classical. In this class, students will complete weekly translation assignments, participate in a creative and dynamic approach to Greek learning, and learn about ancient Athens at the peak of its cultural and political power. For more information, please visit contact us.
Latin for Seven Hills Parents (second semester)
Meets: Thursdays from 8-8:30 am Pacific (11-11:30 am Eastern) - January 15 through April 30, 2026
This class is specifically designed for adults who are interested in learning more about Latin and ancient Roman culture. In a weekly half-hour class, we will follow the family of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus up to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, learn the same Latin grammar that your kids are learning in class, and spend a good deal of time making connections between Latin, English, and other related languages. Taught by Wes with an asynchronous option available, and space is limited. Registration + More Info.
Latin II for Younger Kids
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:30 am Pacific (2-2:30 pm Eastern), August 26 — end of May, 2026
Latin II curriculum for Younger Kids, using the Cambridge Latin Course as our guide. Students will complete weekly assignments, participate in project-based learning, and continue with our Latin for Younger Kids progression at Seven Hills. Registration.
Personalized Study in Latin and Greek
Students in private and small-group personalized study classes will learn Latin and/or Ancient Greek with individualized lesson plans tailored to their learning styles, interests, and preferred pace. This is a holistic approach to ancient languages that emphasizes projects, Latin/Greek writing assignments, and a good deal of etymology and Roman/Greek history, culture, and mythology. Classes will move at a personalized pace and follow the interests of the student. A course for both younger learners and students wishing to accelerate their learning of ancient languages. Taught by Wes, Elizabeth, Joshua, Dan, and Joseph. Now Enrolling.
Latin III
Latin III curriculum includes unabridged ancient Roman literature (Ovid, Catullus, Horace, Cicero, and Julius Caesar). Students will complete weekly translation assignments, participate in project-based learning, and complete the standard independent high school Latin curriculum.
AP Latin
AP year-long Latin curriculum. Readings and translations of Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars and Vergil’s Aeneid. Historical context, literary and rhetorical identification, and textual analysis.