7 th Grade Course Selection Information

 Lockers  Teaming (Sapphire and Topaz)  6-Day Cycle  Rotating Periods/Bell Schedule  Transition time between classes  PennTime - 8 th period  Clubs and Activities  Home Access Center

February Algebra Prognostic Test By March 1 6 th Grade Teachers make level recommendations on course cards March 21 Course verification sheets sent home with report cards Changes due to Pennfield Guidance by 3/31 May 6 Deadline for schedule changes February Algebra Prognostic Test By March 1 6 th Grade Teachers make level recommendations on course cards March 21 Course verification sheets sent home with report cards Changes due to Pennfield Guidance by 3/31 May 6 Deadline for schedule changes

Major subjects meet every day of a six day cycle (A, B, C, D, E, F)  English 7  World Cultures & Geography  Life Science  Math  2106A-Algebra 1  2076 Pre-Algebra 6.0  2075 Pre-Algebra 5.0  Literacy Explorations/Strategic Literacy Explorations

Level 5 (5.0 High Academic) Moderate pace Good command of basic skills Level 6H (6.0 Honors) Accelerated Course For students who have a strong command of the basic skills Level 6P (6.0 High Potential) Most challenging course offered For students who have a solid academic foundation and are able to reach full potential Must be motivated and have desire, determination and a strong work ethic

Gifted Seminar 7 Special Education Programs Co-Taught Classes

Art Foundations 1 Marking Period Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Marking Period Health 7 Marking Period Technology 7 Marking Period Exploratory Languages Latin – Spanish – French – German 2 X/cycleAll Year One language per marking period Music – Band, Chorus,Orchestra OR Exploring Music 2 X/cycleAll Year Physical Education 2 X/cycleAll Year

Band Chorus Orchestra Exploring Music

CourseSectionDescriptionPd.Days Marking Period Room HR70HomeroomABCDEF English 7 1ABCDEF Chorus 2 A D Exploratory Language 2 B E B E Physical Education 2 C F C F1234GYM Life Science 3ABCDEF th Grade Lunch World Cult/Geo 4ABCDEF Pre-Algebra 5ABCDEF Art Found 1 6ABCDEF Technology 7 6ABCDEF Health 6ABCDEF FCS 7 6ABCDEF Literacy Explorations 7ABCDEF TOPAZ PennTime 8ABCDEF123470

The Olweus program is a school wide approach to reduce bullying and ensure that Pennfield is a safe environment for all students to learn. Pennfield implemented this program in January of The key component to this program is the monthly classroom meeting.

TEAM SPORTS CLUBS ACTIVITIES

By March 1 6 th Grade Teachers make level recommendations on course cards March 7-11 Pennfield counselor visits 6 th graders March 21 Course verification sheets sent home with report cards Changes due to Pennfield Guidance by 3/31 May 3 - May 6 Sixth grade visits to Pennfield May 6 Deadline for schedule changes August Schedules available on HAC & New Student Orientation By March 1 6 th Grade Teachers make level recommendations on course cards March 7-11 Pennfield counselor visits 6 th graders March 21 Course verification sheets sent home with report cards Changes due to Pennfield Guidance by 3/31 May 3 - May 6 Sixth grade visits to Pennfield May 6 Deadline for schedule changes August Schedules available on HAC & New Student Orientation