7 th Grade Course Selection Information

 Teaming (Sapphire and Topaz)  6-Day Cycle  MOLP - 8 th period  Lockers  Lunch procedures  Clubs and Activities  Rotating Periods/Bell Schedule  Transition time between classes

Major subjects meet every day of a six day cycle (A, B, C, D, E, F)  English  Social Studies  Math  Life Science  Reading / Study Skills

 Gifted Seminar 7  Special Education Programs Mainstream and Direct Instruction Inclusion Classes  Intensive Support Reading & Math

Art Marking Period Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Marking Period Health Technology 7 Marking Period Exploratory Languages Latin – Spanish – French – German Latin – Spanish – French – German OR OR Reading and/or Math Intensive 2 times a cycle All Year Music – Band, Chorus or Orchestra OR Exploring Music OR Exploring Music 2 times a cycle All Year Physical Education 2 times a cycle All Year

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

Feb 5 th -14 th Algebra Prognosis Test February 8 th -22 nd – Teachers make recommendations Level 5 -academic Level 6H and 6HP - challenging/more challenging – Students choose a music class from the following options: band, chorus, exploring music, and orchestra

End of March End of March Course verification sheets sent home with 2 nd report card April 29 th -May 3 rd April 29 th -May 3 rd Sixth grade visits to Pennfield June 14 th June 14 th Deadline for schedule changes Deadline for schedule changes End of August End of August Schedule mailed & New Student Orientation Schedule mailed & New Student Orientation End of March End of March Course verification sheets sent home with 2 nd report card April 29 th -May 3 rd April 29 th -May 3 rd Sixth grade visits to Pennfield June 14 th June 14 th Deadline for schedule changes Deadline for schedule changes End of August End of August Schedule mailed & New Student Orientation Schedule mailed & New Student Orientation

Algebra Prognosis and Geometry Tests are part of the process that identifies students who are ready to accelerate in the North Penn’s math curriculum sequence. The study of Algebra 1 in 7 th grade is a two year advancement course. The results of this testing (with other criteria) will help teachers recommend the appropriate math placement for incoming 7 th graders.

CourseSectionDescriptionPeriodDays Marking Period RoomTeacher English 7 1ABCDEF123416MILLER 86741Chorus 2 A D RILEY Exploratory Language 2 B E B E BONATTI Physical Education M 2 C F C F1234GYMUNANGST Life Science 3ABCDEF12349WILSON American History 4ABCDEF123418BANNAK Math 7 5ABCDEF123414FRITZ Art Found 1 6ABCDEF152TAYLOR Technology 7 6ABCDEF 258DALLAS Health 6ABCDEF 384BURNETT FCS 7 6ABCDEF 451RADER Reading and Study Skills 7ABCDEF12341KAPSALIS TOPAZ M.O.L.P. 8ABCDEF123414FRITZ

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