Collinsville High School’s Latin students had an excellent showing at Illinois Junior Classical League (IJCL) North Convention February 20-22, 2020, in Itasca, IL. They competed against 350 of the most dedicated Latin students in Illinois. “As always, students worked hard for this, preparing in advance through multiple student-led meetings, working hard to make unified spirit outfits […]
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CHS Latin Students Earn 1st at 2019 IJCL Convention
Collinsville High School hosted the 2019 Illinois Junior Classical League South Convention on Saturday November 9, 2019. In addition to hosting duties, the CHS Latin program earned 1st Place overall, with 30 individual awards and 5 trophies. Two CHS students were elected into IJCL leadership positions. The purpose of the IJCL is to foster an […]
Students Graduate with 2019 Illinois Seal of Biliteracy Honors
The Collinsville High School World Language Department is proud to announce that 23 seniors attained the 2019 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and received an added decoration on their diplomas. The Illinois Seal of Biliteracy recognizes a student’s ability to effectively communicate in multiple languages. All students first had to prove their ability to communicate […]
CHS Students Earn Record Placements on National Latin Exam
Collinsville High School Latin teacher James Stark reports CHS has a record number of placements on the 2019 National Latin Exam. “The results are in for the 2019 National Latin Exam and we have more placements than ever! A total of 14 Latin students placed on the exam – roughly 1 in 6 current Latin […]
CHS Latin Students Rule at 2019 IJCL North Convention
Collinsville High School had an excellent showing at the February 2019 Illinois Junior Classical League (IJCL) North Convention. “Students worked hard for this, preparing in advance through multiple student-led meetings, working hard to make unified spirit outfits and devoting their free time to creating elaborate art projects and studying for tests,” said CHS Latin teacher James Stark. […]