INCOMING 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 The blueprint to your child’s future!

Penndale Middle School Welcome -Dr. Sean O’Sullivan -Dr. Sean O’Sullivan

MRS. ROBBINS  Assistant Principal  9 th Grade  Class of 2019

Mr. Joy  School Counselor A-Ri Mr. Harvey  School Counselor Ro-Z Mr. Joy  School Counselor A-Ri Mr. Harvey  School Counselor Ro-Z

2015 RISING 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE  Feb. 3 -Meet with 8th grade students to discuss the course selection process.  Feb. 9-12School counselors will meet with students to input electronic course selection.  April 10 -Verification letters distributed to students  April 24-Verification letters returned to Penndale ONLY IF changes/corrections need to be made  June 12 -Deadline for schedule changes.

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8 th GRADE  Prescribed Courses 8 TH & 9 TH GRADE DIFFERENCES… 9 th GRADE High School Model ~ Departmental Program More choices for electives Credits and GPA- 9 th Grade Counts! Tech School and AFJROTC

Credits: Graduation Requirements p.4 MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED ENGLISH4.0 SOCIAL STUDIES4.0 MATHEMATICS3.0 or 4.0*** SCIENCE3.0 or 4.0*** ARTS/HUMANITIES2.0** HEALTH0.9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION1.2 ELECTIVES3.9 TOTAL23.0* *Minimum number necessary for graduation. **Qualifying courses: art, elective English, FCS, technology education, world language, music, computer science, & fourth year of social studies. One NMTCC credit can be substituted. ***Based upon Keystone proficiency.

Keystone:Graduation Requirements p. 5 KEYSTONE EXAMINATIONS PROFICIENCY REQUIREDGRADE ALGEBRA I7, 8, 9, OR 10 BIOLOGY10 ENGLISH LITERATURE10 All Students must show proficiency in these three areas of study to be eligible for graduation. Students will be scheduled into remediation classes until proficiency requirement is met

Grade Point Average (GPA) p. 8 GPA for graduation is cumulative for grades 9, 10, 11, & 12. Calculated using the 5 major courses that would yield the highest GPA. Some courses are ineligible for exclusion from GPA calculation (IFE). Class rank will be calculated at the end of the 9 th grade year. Calculation formula

Credits: Promotion Requirements p. 11 PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION TOREQUIRED CRITERIA GRADE 9 Students must pass English, Social Studies, Math, & Science. GRADE 104 CREDITS GRADE 1111 CREDITS GRADE CREDITS Students have the potential of earning up to 6.9 credits in their 9 th grade year. At NPHS, students have the potential to earn a up to 6.9 credits per year.

MAJOR ELECTIVES 9 th Grade World Language Family Consumer Science Major Applying Technology Major Art Major JROTC Introduction to Business NMTCC (TECH SCHOOL) 9 th Grade World Language Family Consumer Science Major Applying Technology Major Art Major JROTC Introduction to Business NMTCC (TECH SCHOOL)

French 1, 2 German 1, 2 Latin 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Japanese 1

9 th Grade 2x/cycle Health Physical Education Computer Applications III 9 th Grade 2x/cycle Health Physical Education Computer Applications III

2x/cycle Art Family Consumer Science Applying Technology Tech Drawing Exploratory Business Theatre Arts Related Fine Arts or Music Theory & Technology 2-4x/cycle Band, Chorus, Orchestra (2-4x/cycle)

North Montco Technical Career Center offers 22 programs grouped in 8 career clusters Construction Trades Technology Cluster Construction Carpentry HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Industrial Electrical Health & Human Services Technology Cluster Allied Health (12th grade only) Allied Health (12th grade only) Biotechnology (11th & 12th grades only) Biotechnology (11th & 12th grades only) Health Occupations Health Occupations Protective Services Protective Services Cosmetology Cluster Cosmetology Cosmetology Culinary Arts Cluster Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Floral Design & Landscape Cluster Floral Design & Landscape Engineering/Manufacturing Design Cluster Computer Information Science Drafting & Design Robotics & Automation Precision Machining Welding & Fabrication Power & Transportation Cluster Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Diesel & Heavy Equipment Outdoor Power Equipment Retail & Distribution Visual Communications Commercial Arts Graphic Arts

If you would like more information about the opportunities at North Montco Technical Career Center see Mrs. Kathy Kloss in the lobby after this presentation or call North Montco, during school hours, at and speak to one of the counselors.

Science of Flight 3915 Level: 5.0 Grades: Periods/Cycle: 6 1 st year students do not have to wear the Air Force Uniform! Prerequisites: None Can earn college credits through Adam State University for taking this course. Course Description: – Students will learn how airplanes fly, human physiology of flight, and the effects of weather on aircraft. – Students will have the opportunity to use the flight simulator and build model aircraft. – There are numerous field trips available throughout the year.

Frontiers of Aviation 3905 Level: 5.0 Grades: Periods/Cycle: 6 1 st year students do not have to wear the Air Force Uniform! Prerequisites: None Can earn college credits through Adam State University for taking this course. Course Description: – Students will learn how flight has evolved through science. – Students will have the opportunity to use computer models and simulators. – There are numerous field trips available throughout the year.

June 22-26: Open to all 8 th -12 th grades – Leadership Exercises and Challenges – McGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators) – Interactive games at Laser Quest and Guppy Gulch Water Park – Obstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training Complex More details, to include sign-ups in March through North Penn Community Ed Summer Leadership Academy

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY P ersonnel from various departments of the school will be in the lobby to answer any specific questions

The Penndale Administrative and Guidance Team would like to thank you for your support and participation in helping our students create the blueprint for their futures! Penndale Middle School