Course Selection 7 th to 8 th Grade Pennfield Middle School 2013.
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Course SelectionCourse Selection77thth to 8 to 8thth Grade Grade
Pennfield Middle SchoolPennfield Middle School20132013
February 7th - Course selection cards distributed to students (students select 5th Major and Music).
Mid-April and June- Verification sheets will be sent home.
*Note: Course Selection Cards will not
go home
Important Important DatesDates
Teachers will make their recommendations for required major courses.
On February 7th students will write their choice for a music and an elective major on Course Cards. An alternative elective should be listed.
Course Course RequestsRequests
Teachers base recommendations on the student’s current performance in class.
Level changes require discussion between parent and teacher.
Teachers may change the recommendation later in the year if they feel it is appropriate.
Course Level Course Level Recommendations Recommendations
Major Areas - 6 periods/cycle English Social Studies Math Science Foreign Language –OR-
(Latin, Spanish, French or German) Business and Banking Concepts –OR- Reading
Required Courses for Required Courses for Class of 2018Class of 2018
Art Foundations Computer Applications Exploring Technology Family and Consumer Science Health Physical Education Performance Music (Band,
Chorus, Orchestra) -or-
Exploring Music Extended Math**
Required Special Required Special Area ClassesArea Classes
Students in 7th grade level 5 or 6 math will be taking the Hanna-Orleans Algebra/Geometry Prognosis Test during the 1st or second week of February.
Students who score 45 on Algebra and 22 on Geometry tests and show ability in their math class may be recommended for Algebra in 8th grade (one year advanced).
Algebra Prognosis Algebra Prognosis TestingTesting
E - Extended5 – Academic6H – Honors6P – High Potential
LevelingLeveling
0085- The first digit denotes the subject.
0085- The third denotes your grade. 0085- The fourth denotes your
level.
Course Code Course Code ExplanationExplanation
Gifted Seminar (In place of Tech or Music)
Special Education Math and Reading Support
Specialized ProgramsSpecialized Programs
TEAM TEAM SPORTSPORT
SSMUSIC MUSIC GROUPGROUP
SS
STUDENSTUDENTT
COUNCILCOUNCIL
CLUBSCLUBS
INTRAMURINTRAMURALSALS
Student Student ActivitiesActivities
Students must pass all 5 major subjects English Social Studies Math Science ReadingSummer school remediation is a must
for failingone or two major subjects.
Requirements for Requirements for Promotion to 8Promotion to 8thth Grade Grade
February 7th Students Select 5th Major & Music
Mid- April and June Verification Sheets will be mailed home with report cards
Quick ReviewQuick Review
Pennfield Middle SchoolPennfield Middle School
Questions?
77thth to 8 to 8thth Grade Grade Course SelectionCourse Selection