Academic Mission
Academic Mission
What
can
Latin
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Memphis University School is a collegepreparatory school dedicated to academic
excellence, cultivation of service and
leadership, and the development of wellrounded young men of strong moral character,
consistent with the school’s Christian tradition.
An MUS education is characterized by a
vigorous curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas,
and supportive teaching. Its objective is to
instruct students in the basic skills and subject
matter of the humanities and sciences, to
cultivate the habits and techniques of learning,
and to instill the highest standards of morality
and conduct.
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The academic program at MUS covers six years,
divided into Lower School (Grades 7 and 8)
and Upper School (Grades 9 through 12). The
school year is divided into two semesters. Each
student is required to take five credit courses
each semester.
Memphis University School is a collegepreparatory school dedicated to academic
excellence, cultivation of service and leadership,
and the development of well-rounded young
men of strong moral character, consistent with
the school’s Christian tradition.
An MUS education is characterized by a vigorous
curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas, integrated
technology, and supportive teaching. Its objective
is to instruct students in the basic skills and
subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to cultivate the habits and techniques of learning,
and to instill the highest standards of morality and conduct.
The academic program at MUS covers six years,
divided into Lower School (Grades 7 and 8) and
Upper School (Grades 9 through 12). The school
year is divided into two semesters. Each student is
required to take five credit courses each semester.
In addition, all students except seniors are
required to enroll in physical education.
In addition, all students except seniors are
required to enroll in physical education.
6191 Park Avenue • Memphis, TN 38119
901-260-1304 • musowls.org • LearnForYourself.org
MUS is a college-preparatory school for boys in Grades 7-12.
Need-based financial aid is available to all qualified students.
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Special Events
A full year of Latin I is required for all students
during the 8th grade year. Students who choose
to continue in Latin must then complete a twoyear Upper School language requirement.
2015 SAT Critical Reading Scores
- AP Latin Dinner
- 7th Grade – Origins of Language
- 8th Grade – Latin I
This is 30 points higher than the average score
for students who studied the next ranked
language.
- Latin Fall Festivus
- National Latin Exam
- CAMWS Translation Contest
-Saturnalia
(Source: College Board)
- Spring Break Trip to Italy
- 10th Grade – Latin III
2016 National Latin Exam Results
- 11th Grade – AP Latin
- 14 Perfect Scores (No. 1 school in Tennessee)
- Tennessee Junior Classical League
State Convention
- 12th Grade – Advanced Readings in Latin
- 90 Summa Cum Laude Gold Medals
- 9th Grade – Latin II
Latin Program
Average Critical Reading Score for Students
who studied Latin......................................680
- 24 Maxima Cum Laude Silver Medals
Why Latin?
Latin helps students in a wide variety of academic
areas. For this reason, it has been a fundamental
part of the MUS curriculum since the inception
of the school in 1893.
- Expand your English vocabulary
- Improve your critical thinking skills
- Prepare for a career in law or medicine
- Learn the fundamentals of the Romance
Languages (Italian, Spanish, French, etc.)
- Improve your cultural literacy
- National Junior Classical League Convention
- Trigon Tournament
- 12 Magna Cum Laude Certificates
Instructors in Latin:
- 11 Cum Laude Certificates
Mr. David A. Gagliano
Students who score in the top 10 percent nationwide
receive a Gold Medal on the National Latin Exam.
Mrs. Marilyn G. Reinhardt
Recent State Championships in Latin
Mr. Samuel D. Suddarth III
2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014, 2015, 2016
Other Notable Accomplishments
2016 CAMWS Translation Contest:
MUS was No. 1 in Tennessee in this competition.
Fourteen students placed in the competition.
MUS also had winners in the Medusa Mythology
Exam, The Bernice Fox Classics Writing Contest, the Phaedrus Latin Composition Contest, and the Humanities Tennessee Letters About Literature Contest.
For further information: MUS Admissions Office • (901) 260-1304 • musowls.org • LearnForYourself.org
Peggy Williamson, Director of Admissions
Priority Deadline for Admissions: December 10
Mr. Ryan G. Sellers