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Pennbrook Middle School 7th Grade Course Selection Information

Discover essential information for selecting courses at Pennbrook Middle School for 7th grade. This guide covers the school structure, teaming concepts, and the developmental needs of early adolescents. Major subjects include English, Social Studies, Math, Life Science, and Reading/Study Skills, all following a 6-day cycle. Learn about course leveling from regular to honors and gifted education, as well as special education services. Stay informed on the course selection timeline, recommendations, and important deadlines, ensuring a smooth transition to middle school.

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Pennbrook Middle School 7th Grade Course Selection Information

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  1. Pennbrook Middle School 7th grade Course Selection Information

  2. Middle School Structure • Research and Philosophy • Developmental Needs of Early Adolescence • Teaming

  3. Teaming Concept • Formation • Composition of team / balance • Subjects/Teachers on Teams

  4. Instructional Programs Schedule – 6 Day Cycle – A,B,C,D, E, F Major Subjects – Meet Every Day of a 6-Day Cycle • English • Social Studies • Math • Life Science • Reading / Study Skills

  5. Course Leveling Levels in regular education for 2008-09: • Level 5 (Eng, Social Studies, Math, Science) Reading/Study Skills is not a leveled course. • Level 6 (Eng, Social Studies, Math, Science) Honors High Potential

  6. Specialized Programs • Gifted Education English, Social Studies & Science Reading Study/Skills is Gifted Seminar • Special Education (levels 1, 2, 3) Resource time during lunch study Mainstream, Direct Instruction, Co-Teaching • Intensive Reading and Intensive Math For students who scored basic or below basic in PSSA Reading and in Math. Both classes are 8 periods

  7. Course Leveling Explanation To Assist with reading the Verification Sheets / Schedule • 0075- The first digit denotes the subject • 0175- The second denotes the team • Team not determined until the summer • 0075- The third denotes your grade • 0075- The fourth denotes your level

  8. Math testing • Algebra Prognosis tests are part of the process that identifies students who are ready to accelerate in North Penn’s math curriculum through the study of Algebra I in 7th grade – a two year advancement. • This test is also used by 6th grade math teachers to help recommend appropriate math placement for 7th grade.

  9. Special Area Subjects

  10. Sample Schedule

  11. Get involved!

  12. Course Selection Timeline • February 13-22 - 6th Grade Teachers make Recommendations and Send them to Pennbrook • March 28- 6.0/HP level decisions by parents are returned to Pennbrook • April 17 – Verification Sheets will be sent home with 6th grade students • April 30– Only Verification Sheets with changes should be sent back to Pennbrook • May 27– 6th Grade Students visit Pennbrook with their elementary school during the school day • June 30 – Deadline for course request changes • Late August – Schedules are mailed • End of August- Orientation at PB 8-10:30 am

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