1. INCOMING 8 TH & 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 The blueprint to your child’s future!

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

3. PROGRAM OF STUDIES PROGRAM OF STUDIES  Rising 8 th Graders  Middle School Program of Studies  Rising 9 th Graders  Grade 9-12 Booklet

4. Incoming 8 th Grade Course Selection

5. Mr. Flynn  Guidance Counselor A-R Ms. Manalo  Guidance Counselor S-Z Mr. Flynn  Guidance Counselor A-R Ms. Manalo  Guidance Counselor S-Z

6.  All 8 th and 9 th grade students will be required to complete a Summer Reading Program.  All students will be required to read two books, one novel selected by the district and one of their choosing.  The novel for this summer has not been yet been chosen but will be listed on the website (npenn.org) once it has.

7. COMMONALITIES (8 TH & 9 TH GRADE)  Bell Schedule  6-day Cycle  E3  Major Subjects  English (Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing)  Social Studies (America in History)  Mathematics (Pre- Algebra)  Science (Earth and Space)

8. 8 th Grade Business & Banking Concepts World Language French 1 German 1 Latin 1 Spanish 1

9. 8 th Grade Quarterly Art 2 Health Computer Applications 2 Family and Consumer Science 2x/cycle Exploring Technology Physical Education Music ( Band, Chorus, Orchestra or Exploring Music)

10. 2014 RISING 8 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE  January 27 - Guidance counselor met with students at E3 to discuss course selection.  February 14, Guidance counselors will meet with students to input 18,19 electronic course selection.  April 14 -Verification letters distributed/mailed with 3 rd MP report cards.  April 25- Verification letters returned to Penndale ONLY IF changes/corrections need to be made  June 13-Deadline for schedule changes.

11. Incoming 9 th Grade Course Selection

12. Mr. Harvey  Guidance Counselor A-R Ms. Manalo  Guidance Counselor S-Z Mr. Harvey  Guidance Counselor A-R Ms. Manalo  Guidance Counselor S-Z

13.  All Algebra students will take the Algebra Keystone exam during the May 12-16 window.  Students who do not achieve proficiency on the Grade 8 Algebra Keystone can attend the summer intervention course or re-take Algebra I.

14. Credits: Graduation Requirements 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.

15. Credits: Promotion Requirements PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION TOREQUIRED CRITERIA GRADE 9 Students must pass English, Social Studies, Math, & Science. GRADE 104 CREDITS GRADE 1111 CREDITS GRADE 1216.5 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 up to 6.9 credits per year.

16.  GPA for graduation is cumulative for grades 9, 10, 11, & 12.  Is calculated using the 5 major courses that would yield the highest GPA.  There are some courses which are ineligible for exclusion from GPA calculation (IFE).  Class rank will be calculated at the end of the 9th grade year.  See page 8 in the Program of Studies for calculation procedures.

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

18. French 1, 2 German 1, 2 Latin 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Japanese 1 (@ NPHS)

19.  Students who attend JROTC &/or Japanese spend period 1 & 2 @ NPHS, then take a bus to Penndale for the rest of the day.  JROTC & Tech School can be taken together. In this case, the student would spend the first 3 periods @ NPHS, and 4 th & 5 th periods @NMTCC.

20. 9 th Grade 2x/cycle Health Physical Education Computer Applications 3 9 th Grade 2x/cycle Health Physical Education Computer Applications 3

21. 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)

22. 2014 RISING 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE  January 13 -Met with 8th grade students to discuss the course selection process.  February 14 - Guidance counselors will meet with students 18,19to input electronic course selection.  April 14 -Verification letters distributed/mailed with 3 rd MP report cards.  April 25-Verification letters returned to Penndale ONLY IF changes/corrections need to be made  June 13 -Deadline for schedule changes.

23. 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 Drafting & Design Mechatronics Precision Machining Welding & Fabrication Power & Transportation Cluster Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Diesel & Heavy Equipment Recreational Power Equipment Retail & Distribution Visual Communications Commercial Art Internet Technologies Graphic Arts

24. If you would like more information about the opportunities at North Montco Technical Career Center see Mrs. Kloss in the lobby after this presentation or call North Montco, during school hours, at 215-368-1177 and speak to one of the counselors.

25. 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 9 th 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

26. 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 Project YOU CAN EARN… College Credit Adams 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

27. Offered at the end of June or beginning of July: Open to all 8 th -12 th grade students – Leadership Exercises and Challenges – McGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators) – Extreme Water Adventure park – Obstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training Complex – Laser Quest More details to come- sign-ups are in March. Summer Leadership School

28. HOME ACCESS CENTER www.npenn.orgwww.npenn.org For Families Home Access Center

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

30. 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