1. 7 th Grade Course Selection Information

2.  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

3. February 15-26 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 15-26 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Gifted Seminar 7 Special Education Programs Co-Taught Classes

8. 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

9. Band Chorus Orchestra Exploring Music

10. CourseSectionDescriptionPd.Days Marking Period Room HR70HomeroomABCDEF123470 0075 0075 2 English 7 1ABCDEF123470 86721Chorus 2 A D 123449 84004 Exploratory Language 2 B E B E123481 70705 Physical Education 2 C F C F1234GYM 30753 Life Science 3ABCDEF12349 7 th Grade Lunch 10752 World Cult/Geo 4ABCDEF123473 20751Pre-Algebra 5ABCDEF123468 86079 Art Found 1 6ABCDEF152 85571 Technology 7 6ABCDEF 258 727011Health 6ABCDEF 384 861715 FCS 7 6ABCDEF 451 40751 Literacy Explorations 7ABCDEF12341 77723 TOPAZ PennTime 8ABCDEF123470

11. 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 2010. The key component to this program is the monthly classroom meeting.

12. TEAM SPORTS CLUBS ACTIVITIES

14. 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