INCOMING 9TH GRADE COURSE

SELECTIONTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The blueprint to your child’s future!

Penndale Middle School

Welcome -Dr. Sean O’Sullivan

MRS. ROBBINS

Assistant Principal 9th Grade Class of 2019

Mr. Joy School Counselor A-Ri

Mr. Harvey School Counselor Ro-Z

2015 RISING 9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE

Feb. 3 - Meet with 8th grade students to discuss the course selection process.

Feb. 9-12 School 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.

PROGRAM OF STUDIESGRADES 9-12

\PROGRAM OF STUDIES AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.NPENN.ORG!!!

8th GRADE Prescribed Courses

8TH & 9TH GRADE DIFFERENCES…

9th GRADE• High School Model ~

Departmental Program

• More choices for electives

• Credits and GPA- 9th Grade Counts!

• Tech School and AFJROTC

Credits: Graduation Requirements p.4

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED

ENGLISH 4.0

SOCIAL STUDIES 4.0

MATHEMATICS 3.0 or 4.0***

SCIENCE 3.0 or 4.0***

ARTS/HUMANITIES 2.0**

HEALTH 0.9

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.2

ELECTIVES 3.9

TOTAL 23.0*

* 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. 5KEYSTONE EXAMINATIONS

PROFICIENCY REQUIRED GRADEALGEBRA I 7, 8, 9, OR 10

BIOLOGY 10

ENGLISH LITERATURE 10

• 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 9th grade year.• Calculation formula

Credits: Promotion Requirements

p. 11PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

FOR PROMOTION TO REQUIRED CRITERIAGRADE 9 Students must pass English, Social

Studies, Math, & Science.

GRADE 10 4 CREDITS

GRADE 11 11 CREDITS

GRADE 12 16.5 CREDITS

• Students have the potential of earning up to 6.9 credits in their 9th grade year.

• At NPHS, students have the potential to earn a up to 6.9 credits per year.

MAJOR ELECTIVES

9th GradeWorld LanguageFamily Consumer Science MajorApplying Technology MajorArt MajorJROTCIntroduction to BusinessNMTCC (TECH SCHOOL)

WORLD LANGUAGE SELECTIONS

French 1, 2 German 1, 2

Latin 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2

Japanese 1 (@NPHS)

REQUIRED MINOR ELECTIVES

9th Grade2x/cycleHealthPhysical EducationComputer Applications III

MINOR ELECTIVES2x/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 ClusterConstruction Carpentry

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

Industrial ElectricalHealth & Human Services Technology Cluster

Allied Health (12th grade only)

Biotechnology (11th & 12th grades only)

Health Occupations Protective Services

Cosmetology Cluster Cosmetology

Culinary Arts Cluster Culinary Arts

Floral Design & Landscape ClusterFloral Design & Landscape

Engineering/Manufacturing Design ClusterComputer Information ScienceDrafting & DesignRobotics & AutomationPrecision MachiningWelding & Fabrication

Power & Transportation ClusterAutomotive Collision RepairAutomotiveDiesel & Heavy EquipmentOutdoor Power EquipmentRetail & Distribution

Visual CommunicationsCommercial ArtsGraphic 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

215-368-1177and speak to one of the counselors.

Science of Flight 3915• Level: 5.0• Grades: 9 - 12• Periods/Cycle: 6

1st 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: 10 - 12• Periods/Cycle: 6

1st 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 8th-12th 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

Personnel 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 blueprintfor their futures!

Penndale Middle School