http://www.npenn.org/pennfieldms

February 6February 6

Mid-AprilMid-April

June 13June 13

Students complete course cards

Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be made

Last day for course selection changes

Course Selection

Teacher recommendationsCredits neededElective Choices

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Teachers base their recommendations on in class performanceCertain Math and Reading placements are based on PSSA scores

After verification sheets are sent home, parents who would like to request a level change must initiate communication with the teacher and/or counselor

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6.0 (HP) High Potential: For students who have a solid command of the basic skills.

6.0 (H) Honors: For students who have a strong command of the basic skills.

5.0 For students who have a good command of the basic skills. Course Selection

JROTC – Science of Flight 6 periodsArt Major 6 periodsIntro to Business 6 periodsLanguage 1st or 2nd year 6 periodsFCS Major 6 periodsApplying Technology 6 periodsNMTCC 12 periods

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Applying TechnologyArtBandChorusExploratory BusinessFCS

OrchestraRelated Fine ArtsFoundation of Music (4 pds Music)Technical DrawingTheater Arts

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Pages 24-28 focus on 9th Grade course selection only

Pages 64-68 provide information on NMTCC

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7 credits is the maximum possible for 9th grade4 credits are required to achieve 10 grade statusStudents who fail a class are advised to Students who fail a class are advised to enroll in summer school for remediation enroll in summer school for remediation and credit recovery.and credit recovery.

6 periods/cycle = 1.0 credit

4 periods/cycle = 0.7 credit

2 periods/cycle = 0.3 credit

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To graduate from NPHS, a student needs:4 credits in English4 credits in Social Studies3 (or 4) credits in Math3 (or 4) credits in Science2 credits in Arts and Humanities1.2 credits of Physical Education0.9 credits of Health3.9 credits of Electives

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Additionally, a NPHS student must:

Demonstrate proficiency in English Literature, Algebra 1, and Biology on Keystone Exams (p. 5)

** An intervention plan will be in place for students who need support to reach Keystone proficiency.

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Class Rank combines grades and course levels to determine a weighted GPA (Grade Point Average)Class rank is computed at the end of each year in 9th, 10th and 11th gradesMaintaining A’s and B’s in appropriately challenging levels is important in class rank and GPA

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Construction TradesCosmetologyCulinary ArtsEngineering & Manufacturing

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Floral Design & LandscapeHealth & Human ServicesPower & TransportationVisual Communications

ProgramsPrograms

www.nmtcc.org

Some NMTCC students will be at Pennfield for periods 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. They will attend NMTCC and eat lunch during periods 3, 4 and 5.NMTCC students with reading and/or math intervention needs will be at North Penn High School for 3 periods, followed by NMTCC and Pennfield at the end of the day.

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Mid-AprilMid-April

June 13June 13

Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be

made

Last day for course selection changes

Course Selection

February 6February 6 Students complete course cards

Mr. Halligan’ s son committed suicide in 2003 due to extensive bullying and online harassment. He will be speaking to parents on Wednesday February 12th, at 7:00 here at Pennfield. He focuses on telling his story and things parents can do to be proactive in protecting their children from the dangers that can come with social media and other online usage.

What is Air Force Junior ROTC all about?• Creating a Great Group of Friends

• Giving Back to the Community

• Exploring Aviation and Space Flight

JROTC Program

Did you Know?• There is NO commitment to the military – NONE!• Wearing the uniform is YOUR OPTION -- so keep your hair as long & multi-colored as YOU like• All of the JROTC courses count as Science Electives• As a 9th grader YOU can take classes at the High School – get a jump compared to your Middle School peers!• JROTC participation looks great on college applications and opens windows for potential college scholarships and also admission to America’s Service Academies

• Aerospace Science:– Science of Flight (3915)– History of Aviation (3903)– The Exploration of Space (3925)– Global Studies (1935)

• Leadership Education– Intercommunication Skills– Life Skills– Principles of Management– Summer Leadership School

• Graduation ProjectYOU CAN EARN…

College CreditAdams State College, Alamosa, Colorado• $180 per course ($60 per course credit)• “B” Grade Required• 3 Elective College Credits/Class, which equals 10-12College Credits while attending High School

Class Flight Simulators

Spacecraft Design/Flight

History of Aviation

JROTC Curriculum

Global Studies

Offered at the end of June or beginning of July: Open to all 8th-12th grade students

Leadership Exercises and ChallengesMcGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators)Extreme Water Adventure parkObstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training ComplexLaser Quest

More details to come- sign-ups are in March.